Third Party Evaluation and Feasibility of Naran Site for Construction of Meteorological Observatory and Bachelor Hostel at Balakot

The Regional Meteorological Centre (Pakistan Meteorological Department) located at Khyber Road, Peshawar, is procuring consultancy services for a critical project involving the third party evaluation and feasibility study of the Naran site. This project is titled 'Construction of Meteorological Observatory at Naran and Bachelor Hostel for Operational Staff at Balakot'. The procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and follows the National Single Stage-One Envelope procedure with Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) technique. Items being procured: - Third Party Evaluation/Feasibility of Naran site of the PSDP Project - Construction of Meteorological Observatory at Naran - Bachelor Hostel for Operational Staff at Balakot The consultancy services require detailed assessment of the Naran site for the observatory and the operational staff hostel at Balakot. The scope includes technical evaluation, feasibility analysis, and preparation of reports to guide construction activities. The project demands expertise in meteorological infrastructure and operational facility planning. The consultant must be registered with FBR (valid NTN & GST), provide an affidavit of non-blacklisting, demonstrate similar assignments with government or semi-government entities, and hold a valid Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) certification or license. The bid submission deadline is **Thursday, August 13, 2026 11:00 AM** through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 platform. Manual submissions are not accepted. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for **Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM** at the Regional Meteorological Centre office on Khyber Road, Peshawar. Bidders must submit bid security in the form of Call at Deposit or Bid Securing Declaration as per the bidding documents. The delivery schedule requires completion within 15 days of purchase order issuance, with a 1% penalty per day for delays. Technical bids will be evaluated on experience, past performance, specialized data management skills, and presentation of methodology. Financial proposals will be opened only for technically qualified bidders. Payment will be made via cheque through AGPR after approval of the technical committee report. All quoted prices must be inclusive of applicable taxes. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration and submission on EPADS v2.0, as late or manual submissions will be disqualified. Familiarize yourself with the detailed Terms of Reference and prepare a comprehensive technical proposal addressing all evaluation criteria to maximize scoring potential. Bid security must be submitted in the prescribed form to avoid rejection. This tender offers a significant opportunity for qualified consultancy firms to contribute to a vital meteorological infrastructure project in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, supporting operational staff accommodation and observatory construction at strategic locations.