Hiring of Third-Party Validation Consulting Firm for Review and Validation of 100 MW Distributed Solar Photovoltaic Plants Project Execution

The Water and Power Department Gilgit-Baltistan is seeking to hire a Third-Party Validation Consulting Firm (TPV) for the review and validation of project execution activities related to the 100 MW Distributed Solar Photovoltaic (DPV) Plants at various sites in Gilgit-Baltistan. This procurement is critical for ensuring the quality and compliance of the solar power installations under the 100 MW Solarization of GB Project. Items being procured: - Third-Party Validation Consulting Services for 100 MW Distributed Solar Photovoltaic Plants The scope involves comprehensive review and validation of the project execution activities, ensuring adherence to technical specifications, timelines, and quality standards. The project sites are distributed across Gilgit-Baltistan, requiring the consultant to have expertise in solar power projects and familiarity with regional conditions. Eligible firms should possess relevant PEC categories for consultancy services, be registered with FBR and ATL, and demonstrate prior experience in similar solar power validation projects. The tender emphasizes technical and financial bid submissions, with earnest money and CDR requirements as per standard procedures. The original tender was published on 19th June 2026, with a corrigendum issued on 4th July 2026. However, the process is currently put on hold until further notice by the competent authority. Bidders should monitor updates closely. The submission deadline was initially set 7 days after publication but is now suspended. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your firm’s credentials and past project validations are clearly documented and compliant with PEC and FBR requirements. Early preparation of technical and financial bids aligned with the tender documents will facilitate swift submission once the process resumes.