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

The National Archives of Pakistan (Cabinet Division) Islamabad invites qualified firms for consultancy services related to the evaluation and supervision of construction and museum curation works. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to engage an engineering and architectural firm for specialized consultancy. Items being procured: - Hiring of engineering/architectural firm - Evaluation of Bills of Quantities (BOQs) - Museum curation - Construction supervision - Validation of completed works relating to buildings of National Archives of Pakistan at Islamabad and Karachi The scope includes detailed evaluation of BOQs, overseeing museum curation activities, supervising ongoing construction, and validating completed works at two key locations: Islamabad and Karachi. The consultancy will require technical expertise in architecture and engineering, with experience in heritage or institutional building projects. Eligible bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 and comply with Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Bid security in the form of Pay Order or Bid Securing Declaration is mandatory. The tender follows a Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure using Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) technique. All proposals must be submitted electronically through EPADS v2.0 by **Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 12:00 PM**. Proposals will be opened the same day at 12:30 PM. Manual submissions will not be accepted. Interested firms not registered on EPADS v2.0 should register promptly at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for registration is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. For this consultancy, firms should ensure their technical and financial bids are complete and comply with all instructions in the bidding documents. The National Archives of Pakistan emphasizes timely submission and adherence to bid security requirements to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the detailed terms and conditions available on EPADS and the PPRA website (www.ppra.org.pk) to ensure full compliance and avoid common pitfalls in technical and financial bid preparation.