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The Project Implementation Unit Karachi Water and Sewerage Services Improvement Project 2 (KWSSIP-2) is inviting expressions of interest from qualified consulting firms for provision of consulting services under the Second Karachi Water and Sewerage Services Improvement Project. This Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) is issued by the World Bank-financed initiative aimed at enhancing water supply and sewerage infrastructure in Karachi, Sindh province. The procurement reference is OP00460186 with borrower bid reference PK-PIU KWSSIP 2-556343-CS-CQS. The project scope encompasses consulting services to be delivered in Karachi with activities contributing to water and sewerage service improvements across the city.
Interested consulting firms must meet the qualification criteria established by the Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) method under World Bank procurement guidelines. Firms are expected to demonstrate relevant experience in water and sewerage services, infrastructure development, and project implementation in Pakistan or comparable contexts. Specific eligibility requirements, including required registrations with relevant Pakistani authorities and professional qualifications, will be detailed in the full request documents.
Expressions of interest must be submitted by August 20, 2026 at 17:00 Pakistan Standard Time to the Project Implementation Unit. Interested firms should contact Ayesha Hameed at the PECHS Karachi office via email at ayesha-hameed@kwssip.gos.pk or telephone 03327939168. Detailed bid documents and submission procedures are available at www.kwssip.gos.pk. For additional information, firms may visit the World Bank projects portal or contact the project office directly.
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World Bank-financed consulting services contract for KWSSIP-2 covering water/sewerage infrastructure advisory in Karachi.
Scope appears significant given World Bank involvement and city-wide mandate, but exact deliverables and contract value are not specified in this REOI stage. CQS method suggests competitive selection weighted toward experience and capability rather than lowest price. Timeline to August 2026 is moderate. This is a framework opportunity for medium-to-large consulting firms; SMEs should assess whether consortium/subcontracting routes exist before committing resources.
Who can bid: Consulting firms (not contractors) must demonstrate prior water/sewerage or infrastructure experience in Pakistan or comparable markets. Typically requires SECP registration, valid NTN, and professional credentials (engineering/planning qualifications). World Bank borrower rules likely mandate financial capability verification and conflict-of-interest disclosures. Full eligibility criteria deferred to detailed RFP documents.