Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The Punjab Inclusive Cities Program (PICP) seeks to engage a consulting firm for hiring to conduct water and sanitation (WatSan) consumer surveys, land use assessments, and building plan documentation under Package II of the program in Punjab. This is a World Bank-financed initiative (IBRD-98950; IDA-79460) with a contract value of PKR 21,090,000 and a three-month duration. The scope encompasses comprehensive surveys and spatial planning documentation to inform service delivery and infrastructure improvements across target cities in Punjab province.
The procurement is conducted using Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) methodology. Bidders must achieve a minimum technical score of 70 to qualify. The awarded consortium comprises the Institute for Public Opinion Research (IPOR) and Enviro Consult (SMC-PVT) Ltd, both registered in Pakistan, who submitted a combined technical score of 73.90 based on consultant-specific experience (7.5), methodology (16), key personnel qualifications (44.4), and knowledge transfer capacity (6).
Contractual award notification was issued on 13 July 2026. The contract has been signed at the evaluated price of PKR 21,090,000.00. Interested consultants and consortium partners should review the full procurement notice and project documentation available through the World Bank projects portal for detailed terms, technical specifications, and submission requirements.
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A contract award has been issued for water-sanitation surveys and land use planning consultancy under the Punjab Inclusive Cities Program.
The awarded value is PKR 21.09 million for a three-month engagement delivered by a two-firm consortium. The procurement used qualification-based selection, prioritizing technical capacity and personnel credentials over price. This is a completed award; the contract was signed on 13 July 2026. Analysis: the winning team demonstrated strong key personnel depth (44.4/100) and sound methodology (16/100), suggesting complex field surveying and spatial analysis. Firms should note that consortium partnerships scored well here, and experience in urban infrastructure diagnostics appears critical for future similar opportunities.
Who can bid: Eligible bidders are consulting firms or partnerships registered in Pakistan with demonstrated experience in water-sanitation assessments, urban surveys, and land use planning. Firms typically require SECP registration, valid NTN, and evidence of prior similar projects. The notice does not explicitly state PEC or other licensing mandates; however, firms bidding on World Bank projects typically must pass institutional capacity and compliance checks.