Hiring of Legal Consultancy Firm on Retainer Ship Basis for FY 2026-27

The Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design (PIFD) Lahore is seeking to hire a legal consultancy firm on a retainer ship basis for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is planned under the funds reserved for FY 2025-26 and aims to cover eligible payments under the contract for legal consultancy services. The department invites bids through EPADS v2.0 from eligible bidders registered on the platform for provision of non-consultancy services. Items being procured: - Legal Consultancy Firm services on retainer ship basis for FY 2026-27 The scope involves providing continuous legal advisory and consultancy services to PIFD, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and handling legal matters as required by the institute. The contract will be governed by the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, and any instructions issued by the authority. Bidders must submit a bid security as described in the bidding documents. Eligibility criteria include registration on EPADS v2.0, relevant experience in legal consultancy, and compliance with FBR/ATL requirements. The bidding process follows a Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure using Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) technique. The key submission deadline is Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Bidders are advised to register on EPADS v2.0 if not already done and review the detailed bidding documents available online. The submission address is Treasurer, Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design (PIFD), 51 J-III, Johar Town, Lahore. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration and familiarization with the EPADS platform to avoid last-minute technical issues. Also, carefully prepare the bid security and all required documents as per the prescribed format to avoid disqualification.