Third Party Evaluation and Feasibility Study for Meteorological Observatory at Naran and Bachelor Hostel at Balakot

The Pakistan Meteorological Department, through its Regional Meteorological Centre in Peshawar, is procuring consultancy services for a third party evaluation and feasibility study of the Naran site under the PSDP project titled Construction of Meteorological Observatory at Naran and Bachelor Hostel at Balakot. This tender is specifically aimed at pre-qualified firms capable of undertaking detailed technical and financial proposals for this important project in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The scope of work includes comprehensive evaluation and feasibility analysis of the Naran site, involving data collection, management, and interpretation. The project also covers the bachelor hostel construction at Balakot for operational staff. Firms must demonstrate strong expertise in third-party evaluation, with at least five years of relevant experience and proven capability in handling similar government or semi-government projects. The evaluation will require specialized skills in data analysis and presentation of methodologies and deliverance schedules. Eligibility criteria include valid registration with FBR, NTN and GST compliance, affidavit of non-blacklisting, and prior experience with federal or provincial government entities. The tender follows a single stage, one envelope procedure with bids to be submitted electronically via EPAD and physically to the Director, Regional Meteorological Centre, Khyber Road, Peshawar. The bid security of 2% of the quoted amount must be submitted as a CDR in favor of the Director RMC Peshawar. The submission deadline is 25th May 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 18th May 2026 at 11:00 AM at the RMC office. Bidders are advised to ensure all documents are complete and free from overwriting or conditional statements to avoid disqualification. Timely submission and adherence to PPRA rules are critical. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare the technical bid with clear evidence of past project completions and ensure the original bid security reaches the office before the deadline. This will prevent rejection on technical grounds and improve chances of success in this competitive consultancy tender.