Procurement of Consultancy Services for Third Party Validation of Non-Solar Works of 100 MW Distributed Photovoltaic Solar Power Plants in Gilgit Baltistan

The Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB) under the Ministry of Energy (Power Division) invites qualified consulting firms and consultants to pre-qualify for the procurement of consultancy services. This procurement is specifically for the Expression of Interest (EOI) related to Third Party Validation (TPV) services for non-solar works of 100 MW distributed photovoltaic solar power plants located in Gilgit Baltistan. Items being procured: - Expression of Interest (EOI)-Third Party Validation (TPV) Services for Non-Solar Works of 100 MW Distributed Photovoltaic Solar Power Plants in Gilgit Baltistan The scope involves engaging qualified consultants to provide third party validation services for the specified solar power plants. This pre-qualification process aims to identify capable firms for subsequent issuance of Request for Proposals (RFP) and contract signing. Eligibility is open to all international and national applicants who meet the criteria outlined in the pre-qualification documents. Interested applicants can obtain further information and access the complete set of pre-qualification documents through the EPADS v2.0 portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/172878 during office hours. Applications must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 on or before Monday, November 30, 2026, at 10:30 AM. E-applications will be opened on the same day at 11:00 AM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Applicants not registered on EPADS v2.0 may register themselves at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for registration is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration and submission through the EPADS portal to avoid disqualification due to late or manual submissions. Familiarity with the EPADS system and early preparation of documents will enhance the chances of successful participation. This procurement is managed by the Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB) based in Islamabad, under the Ministry of Energy (Power Division). The contact person for queries is the Deputy Director, reachable at +92-320-326-1362 or via email at haseeb.nawaz@ppib.gov.pk. The grievance redressal committee notification and related information are available on the PPRA website www.ppra.org.pk.