Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The Sindh Social Protection Authority, under World Bank Project P178532, invites bids for non-consulting services to strengthen the social protection delivery system in Sindh province, Pakistan. This Request for Bids (RFB) notice OP00461556 seeks qualified service providers to support operational improvements and system enhancement across the province. The project aims to improve the efficiency and reach of social protection programmes to vulnerable populations in Sindh through institutional and technical strengthening of delivery mechanisms.
Bidders must be registered and in good standing with relevant Pakistani regulatory authorities, typically including SECP registration for companies or NTN compliance for all entities. Standard bid security requirements and qualification criteria applicable to World Bank-financed projects will apply, as detailed in the complete bidding documents. Bidders are advised to review the full Request for Bids package for specific technical specifications, financial qualifications, and experience requirements.
The complete bidding documents are available from the Sindh Social Protection Authority, Plot No. 155-N, Main Khayaban-e-Muslim road, Phase-6, DHA, Karachi. Interested bidders must submit sealed bids by 27 August 2026 at 11:00 hours. Queries should be directed to Naveed Ali Memon at naveedalimemon7266@gmail.com or 021-35253091. Further information is available at www.sspa.gos.pk.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
A major World Bank-financed project to improve social protection delivery across Sindh represents significant scale and multi-year engagement potential.
The August 27 submission deadline is tight, leaving minimal time for bid preparation. This appears to be a system-strengthening initiative rather than commodity procurement, likely requiring demonstrated experience in social welfare programme administration or implementation support. Non-consulting services classification suggests operational or technical delivery rather than pure advisory work.
Who can bid: Bidders typically require SECP registration (for companies) or valid NTN, with compliance to World Bank procurement standards. Construction firms will require relevant PEC category if infrastructure work is involved; however, social protection delivery work may fall outside traditional construction categories. Specific World Bank eligibility criteria and financial/technical qualification thresholds will be detailed in the full bidding documents.