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Description / Scope of Work
The Sindh Mass Transit Authority invites expressions of interest from qualified consulting firms for the Karachi Mobility Project (Project ID P166732), a World Bank-financed initiative aimed at improving urban mobility and transportation systems in Karachi, Sindh Province. The project seeks consultant qualification selection to support strategic planning, design, and implementation of mobility solutions across the metropolitan region. Interested consulting firms must demonstrate relevant experience in urban transport planning, public transit systems development, and large-scale infrastructure projects, preferably with prior engagement in South Asian cities or similar developing contexts. The consulting services are being procured through Consultant Qualification Selection methodology in accordance with World Bank procurement guidelines, ensuring competitive and transparent selection of qualified firms capable of delivering high-quality advisory services.
Eligible bidders should be consulting firms registered with relevant professional bodies and capable of assembling multidisciplinary teams comprising transport engineers, urban planners, and project management specialists. Firms must possess demonstrated capacity in conducting feasibility studies, developing mobility master plans, and managing stakeholder engagement in complex urban environments. Registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) or equivalent corporate registration, valid tax identification number (NTN), and professional memberships are typically required. Firms should have no adverse compliance history with international development partners and must meet World Bank sanctions screening criteria. Joint ventures between local and international firms are encouraged to enhance technical expertise and local market knowledge.
Expressions of interest must be submitted to the Sindh Mass Transit Authority at pcms.kmp.ylc@gmail.com on or before August 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Bid documents and detailed project specifications are available upon request from the Project Contact, Saleem Hussain, at the address Office # 201, 2nd Floor, The Plaza, Plot # G-7, Block -9, KDA Scheme 5, Kehkashan, Clifton, Karachi, or by telephone at +923312728313. Interested firms should submit their expressions of interest including company profile, relevant project experience, team composition, and technical approach to demonstrate capability. The selection process will evaluate proposals based on established criteria including firm qualifications, consultant expertise, technical approach, and value for money. Further details regarding evaluation timelines and shortlisting procedures will be communicated to interested bidders.
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World Bank-financed consulting engagement for Karachi urban mobility transformation covering transport planning, transit system design, and implementation support.
This appears a substantial strategic assignment requiring multidisciplinary expertise in transit infrastructure, feasibility analysis, and stakeholder management. Notably, the notice is issued via World Bank procurement portal under Consultant Qualification Selection, signaling quality expectations and transparent evaluation. Potential bidders should note the August 31, 2026 deadline and prepare comprehensive expressions of interest demonstrating prior large-scale urban transport experience, ideally in South Asian markets.
Who can bid: Consulting firms must be registered with SECP or equivalent corporate authority and possess valid NTN. World Bank-eligible firms typically require professional memberships (engineering/planning bodies), relevant project experience in transport/urban planning, and compliance with international sanctions screening. Joint ventures between local and international consultants are encouraged to combine technical expertise with local market presence.