Hiring of Legal Firm for Licensing and Incorporation of Bank of Balochistan

The Finance Department of Balochistan is procuring services for the hiring of a legal firm to handle the licensing and incorporation of the Bank of Balochistan. This procurement is based in Balochistan province and aims to secure expert legal assistance for the bank's formal establishment and regulatory compliance. Items being procured: - Legal firm services for licensing of Bank of Balochistan - Legal firm services for incorporation of Bank of Balochistan The scope of work includes addressing all legal and regulatory requirements necessary for the bank's licensing and incorporation process. The legal firm will be expected to provide comprehensive legal advice, prepare and submit all required documentation, and liaise with relevant authorities to ensure timely and successful completion of the process. Eligible bidders should be registered legal firms with proven experience in banking law and corporate licensing. Firms must have valid FBR registration and be on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL). Experience in handling similar assignments for financial institutions will be an advantage. The original tender advertisement was published on 8th July 2026, with the bid submission and opening dates extended to 24th July 2026. Bidders must submit their technical and financial bids by 11:00 AM on 24th July 2026, with bid opening at 12:00 PM the same day. Submission should be made through the Electronic Procurement System of the Government of Balochistan. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all technical documents and CDRs are uploaded correctly in the electronic system well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues, as the extension was granted due to prior technical difficulties. Careful attention to the bid submission process will improve chances of successful participation.