Hiring of Consultant for Third Party Evaluation and Validation of R&D Centre Project at Department of Archaeology and Museums Islamabad

The Department of Archaeology and Museums (DoAM), Government of Pakistan, Islamabad, is procuring consultancy services for the Third Party Evaluation and Validation (TPE/V) of the PSDP project titled 'Establishment of Research & Development (R&D) Centre at Department of Archaeology and Museums to Promote Soft Image of Pakistan through Cultural Heritage'. This assignment is critical for assessing the project's implementation status, financial and physical progress, and overall management effectiveness. The consultancy is to be undertaken by individual consultants or firms pre-qualified by the Planning Commission of Pakistan. Items being procured: - Third Party Evaluation / Validation (TPE/V) of the PSDP project titled 'Establishment of Research & Development (R&D) Centre at Department of Archaeology and Museums to Promote Soft Image of Pakistan through Cultural Heritage' (1 Job) The scope includes reviewing and validating the approved PC-I document, evaluating physical and financial progress, assessing project outputs against targets, analyzing project management structure, identifying gaps and risks, and providing evidence-based recommendations. The consultant will produce an Inception Report, Draft TPE/V Report, Final TPE/V Report, and an independent Third Party Evaluation/Validation Certificate. Eligibility requires pre-qualification by the Planning Commission of Pakistan. The assignment duration is one month, based in Islamabad. The consultant team should include a Team Lead, Monitoring & Evaluation Expert, and Research Analyst. The tender is issued by the Department of Archaeology and Museums, Islamabad. The submission deadline is 16 July 2026 at 1100 hours via EPADS. Technical bids will be opened the same day at 1200 hours. Original bid security of 2% of bid value in the form of CDR or pay order must be submitted physically before the online deadline. Manual bids are not accepted. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your proposal strictly follows the Full Technical Proposal format as specified, including all required forms and declarations. Early submission via EPADS is recommended to avoid last-minute technical issues. Also, carefully prepare the bid security instrument as per instructions to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a significant opportunity for qualified consultants to contribute to a high-profile cultural heritage project evaluation in Islamabad. Bidders should pay close attention to the detailed Terms of Reference and submission requirements to maximize their chances of success.