{"rows":10,"os":"0","page":"1","total":"1","procnotices":[{"id":"OP00472724","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"04-Oct-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-10-20T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"15:00","project_ctry_name":"Pakistan","project_id":"P180323","project_name":"Integrated Flood Resilience and Adaptation Project","bid_reference_no":"PK-PMD-562876-CS-QCBS","bid_description":"Consultancy firm for Policy, Legal, Institutional & Operational Framework (PLIOF) Development","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"QCBS","procurement_method_name":"Quality And Cost-Based Selection","contact_address":"PIU-PMD, Seismic Observatory, Saidpur Village, Islamabad","contact_ctry_name":"Pakistan","contact_email":"ps.mhsp@pmd.gov.pk","contact_name":"Deputy Project  Director","contact_organization":"PIU-PMD","contact_phone_no":"051-2273534","contact_web_url":"https://weather.gov.pk/home/circulars#tender","submission_date":"2026-10-04T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"<p><strong>Pakistan Meteorological Department</strong></p><p><strong>Modernization of Hydromet Services of PMD in Pakistan (MHSP)</strong></p><p><strong>Strengthening Hydromet and Climate Services (Component-2)<br />Integrated Flood Resilience and Adaptation Project (IFRAP)</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST</strong></p><p><strong>(CONSULTING SERVICES &ndash; FIRMS SELECTION)</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><table cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse\"><tbody><tr><td style=\"border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; vertical-align:top; width:246px\"><p><strong>Country</strong></p></td><td style=\"border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; vertical-align:top; width:396px\"><p>Pakistan</p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:246px\"><p><strong>Name of Project</strong></p></td><td style=\"border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:396px\"><p>Integrated Flood Resilience and Adaptation Project (IFRAP) (Component-II Strengthening Hydromet and Climate Services) / Modernization of Hydromet Services of PMD in Pakistan (MHSP)</p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:246px\"><p><strong>Loan No. / Credit No. / Grant No.</strong></p></td><td style=\"border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:396px\"><p>IDA-73330</p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:246px\"><p><strong>Assignment Title</strong></p></td><td style=\"border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:396px\"><p>Consultancy firm for Policy, Legal, Institutional &amp; Operational Framework (PLIOF) Development</p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:246px\"><p><strong>Reference No.</strong></p></td><td style=\"border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:396px\"><p>PK-PMD-562876-CS-QCBS</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>&nbsp;</p><ol><li>The Islamic Republic of Pakistan has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Strengthening Hydromet and Climate Services under the Component-II of Integrated Flood Resilience and Adaptation Project (IFRAP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for consulting services for the Development of Policy, Legal, Institutional and Operational Framework (PLIOF) for Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).</li><li>National consulting firms that possess the requisite capacity, meet the following shortlisting criteria and are willing to undertake the assignment in accordance with the detailed Terms of Reference (available at https://weather.gov.pk/home/circulars#tender) are invited to submit Expressions of Interest:-</li></ol><table align=\"center\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse; width:657px\"><tbody><tr><td style=\"border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; height:26px; width:156px\"><p><strong>Shortlisting Criteria</strong></p></td><td style=\"border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; height:26px; width:501px\"><p><strong>Requirement</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:156px\"><p>General experience</p></td><td style=\"border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:501px\"><p>Legally registered firm with at least five (5) years of professional consulting experience, including relevant experience in institutional reform, governance, public sector modernization or environmental governance.</p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:156px\"><p>Specific experience</p></td><td style=\"border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:501px\"><p>At least two (2) completed contracts of similar scale and complexity; experience in the hydromet / climate services sector will be accorded due weightage.</p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:156px\"><p>Technical capability</p></td><td style=\"border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:501px\"><p>Demonstrated experience in legal drafting, organizational restructuring, policy development and institutional strengthening.</p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:156px\"><p>Logistical capability</p></td><td style=\"border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:501px\"><p>Adequate logistical and managerial capacity to undertake the assignment.</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>&nbsp;</p><p>3. The interested national consultancy firms should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services, by submitting the following:</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;a. A letter of Expression of Interest, signed by an authorized representative of the firm.</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; b.&nbsp; Documents in support of each of the shortlisting criteria listed above, including a statement of association (joint venture or sub-consultancy), if any alongwith the list of requisite experts as mentioned in the ToRs.</p><p>4. The attention of interested national consultancy firms is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank&rsquo;s &ldquo;Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers&rdquo; November 2020 (&ldquo;Procurement Regulations&rdquo;), setting forth the World Bank&rsquo;s policy on conflict of interest.</p><p>5. A consultancy firm will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.</p><p>6. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1600 hours Pakistan Standard Time (Monday to Friday).</p><p>7. Expressions of Interest must be delivered in sealed envelope to the address below by October 20, 2026, 1500 hrs (PST) and will be opened on same day at 1530 hrs. (PST).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Project Implementation Unit (PIU)</p><p>Strengthening Hydromet and Climate Services</p><p>PIU-PMD, Seismic Observatory, Saidpur Village</p><p>Islamabad, Pakistan</p><p>E-mail: ps.mhsp@pmd.gov.pk&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Telephone: 051-2273534</p>"}]}