Establishment of Shrimp Farming Project in Damb Balochistan under PPP on DFBOT Basis

This tender invites qualified bidders in Quetta from the Balochistan Public-Private Partnership Authority (BPPPPA) for a shrimp farming project under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The project falls under Agricultural Inputs & Equipment category and aims to develop shrimp farming on a 50-acre site in Damb, Balochistan. The project involves design, finance, construction, operation, and transfer (DFBOT) over 21.5 years, including 1 year for construction and 20 years for operation and maintenance. Bidders must demonstrate expertise in shrimp farming or related sectoral projects, ensuring sustainable aquaculture development in the region. The scope requires technical and financial proposals with detailed project plans and compliance with environmental and operational standards. Bidders should be registered with relevant tax authorities and have an average annual turnover of PKR 400 million over the last three years, with a net worth of at least PKR 200 million. The project follows the Balochistan Public Private Partnership Rules and requires submission of a bid security of PKR 16 million in the form of a bank guarantee. Compliance with PEC categories is not explicitly mentioned but bidders must ensure FBR/ATL status and meet 2025-26 fiscal year requirements. The submission deadline is set for January 20, 2026, by 11:00 A.M. PST, with bid opening at 11:30 A.M. at the BPPPPA office located at A-49, Jinnah Town, Quetta. Bidders must submit one original technical and financial proposal each, four hard copies, and one soft copy on USB. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the RFP document for the Single Stage Two Envelope Procedure and ensure the bid security is enclosed within the technical proposal envelope to avoid disqualification.