Hiring of Engineering and Architectural Firm for Evaluation of BOQs, Museum Curation, Construction Supervision, Validation of Completed Works for National Archives Buildings

The National Archives of Pakistan (Attach Department) is procuring consultancy services for the fiscal year 2026-27. This procurement is for hiring an engineering and architectural firm to provide specialized consultancy services related to the buildings of the National Archives of Pakistan located in Islamabad and Karachi. The scope includes evaluation of Bills of Quantities (BOQs), museum curation, construction supervision, and validation of completed works. The department invites eligible and registered firms on EPADS v2.0 to submit proposals through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) by the deadline. Items being procured: - Evaluation of the BOQ (1 job) - Supervision of Civil, Electrical & Mechanical Works of NAP buildings (1 job) - Validation of completed works (1 job) - Any other task related to Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Works of NAP buildings in Islamabad and Karachi (1 job) The consultancy covers civil, electrical, mechanical, architectural, and museum-related works. Interested firms are encouraged to visit the National Archives buildings in Islamabad and Karachi to familiarize themselves with site conditions before submitting proposals. The consultancy includes professional remuneration, travel, accommodation, transportation, surveys, investigations, office expenses, taxes, insurance, reports, drawings, and printing. Eligibility requires valid PEC registration, active FBR registration (Income and Sales Tax), Sindh Revenue Board registration, company registration documents, audited financial statements, and affidavits regarding non-blacklisting and compliance with specifications. Firms must have offices in Islamabad Capital Territory/Rawalpindi and Karachi for service and support. The tender follows Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) with a bid security of PKR 180,000. Proposals must be submitted online on EPADS v2.0 by Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 12:00 PM. Financial proposals will be opened on the same day at 12:30 PM. Manual submissions are not entertained. Hard copies of bid security and affidavits must be submitted to Block-N Pakistan Secretariat Islamabad. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure full registration on EPADS v2.0 well before the submission deadline and carefully review the Terms of Reference and site conditions to prepare a comprehensive technical and financial proposal. Non-compliance with bid security or submission instructions will lead to disqualification. This is a significant opportunity for firms with experience in engineering and architectural consultancy for archival and purpose-built buildings, especially those with prior projects exceeding PKR 200 million and international or overseas client experience. The department emphasizes adherence to Public Procurement Rules, 2004, and encourages bidders to maintain all required documentation and certifications for evaluation.