Revamping / Renovation of Aiwan-e-Nawdrat-e-Quaid-i-Azam (Quaid's Museum) at Mazar-e-Quaid, Karachi

The Quaid-i-Azam Mazar Management Board (QMMB) invites qualified consultancy firms to submit proposals for the comprehensive revamping and renovation of Aiwan-e-Nawdrat-e-Quaid-i-Azam (Quaid's Museum) located at Mazar-e-Quaid, Karachi. This project aims to modernize the museum, enhance visitor engagement through interactive digital content, and preserve its collection of over 850 precious relics including personal belongings, furniture, two cars, and photographs of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Items being procured: - Site Analysis Report - Client Brief Document - Feasibility & Preliminary Budget Report - Concept Design Presentation with options - Preliminary Layout Plans & Visitor Flow Diagrams - Material & Finishes Boards - Curatorial Integration Report - Refined Floor Plans, Elevations, Sections - Schematic Lighting & HVAC Coordination Drawings - 3D Renderings / Visualizations - Updated Design Report & Preliminary Cost Estimate - Detailed Floor Plans, Sections, and Elevations - Ceiling, Lighting, and Finishes Plans - Signage & Wayfinding Package - FF&E Specifications - Detailed Cost Estimates - Preparation of Revised PC-I - Complete Construction Drawing Set - Tender Documents, BOQ and Specifications - Procurement/Phasing Plan - Construction Supervision & Contract Administration including site visits, quality control reports, shop drawings approval, snag/defects reports, and stage completion certificates - Handover & Closeout including as-built drawings, O&M manuals, final inspection, staff training, and project closeout report - Curatorial services including IT & logistics, project management, content development, translations, photography, videography, digitization, design development, archival fee, application development, and curatorial fee The scope covers architectural, curatorial, MEP (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire alarm & suppression), and supervision services. The project will ensure compliance with international museum standards, local building codes, fire safety, accessibility, and sustainability best practices. The museum will be redesigned to improve visitor flow, enhance display visibility, incorporate audio-visual installations, and provide interactive digital experiences. Eligibility requires firms to be registered with FBR, PEC, and have relevant experience in museum renovation and curatorial projects. Bidders must submit proposals through EPADS v2.0 by **November 16, 2026, 11:00 AM**. Bid security in the form of Pay Order is required. Technical and financial proposals will be evaluated using Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) technique. The project completion timeline is approximately 18 months from contract award. The renovated museum will accommodate increased visitor capacity with improved facilities and digital integration. Bidders are advised to carefully review the detailed scope, terms of reference, and submission instructions available on EPADS portal. A pre-bid meeting will be held on November 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Office of the Resident Engineer, Quaid-i-Azam Mazar Management Board, Karachi. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and submit all required documents including bid security and technical proposal to avoid disqualification. Familiarize yourself with the museum's unique requirements and prepare a detailed methodology highlighting your firm's expertise in heritage conservation and digital museum solutions.