Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
Aga Khan Foundation (Pakistan) invites proposals from eligible consulting firms and consortia to provide technical advisory services for the procurement and selection of an Accredited Financial Institution (AFI) under the donor-funded Rural Development and Climate Resilience Project for Gilgit Baltistan (RDCRP). The project is located in Gilgit Baltistan region and seeks expert guidance on identifying and selecting a suitable financial institution to support project implementation and fund management. This is a professional services engagement requiring deep expertise in financial institution assessment, accreditation standards, and procurement processes aligned with donor requirements.
Eligible bidders must be consulting firms or consortia with demonstrated experience in financial institution procurement, accreditation assessment, and project finance advisory. Specific eligibility requirements, including registration status, financial credentials, and relevant experience thresholds, are detailed in the full Request for Proposals document available via QR code. Bidders must comply with all submission requirements outlined in the RFP, including technical and financial documentation.
The selection method is Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) using a single-stage two-envelope bidding procedure. Complete proposals must be submitted on or before 7 September 2026 at 3:00 PM (PST) in accordance with the RFP requirements. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered. The full Terms of Reference, eligibility requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions are available by scanning the QR code provided in the advertisement. Interested bidders should contact Human Resources at Aga Khan Foundation (Pakistan) via email at arslan.adil@akdn.org or telephone 051 111-253-254 Ext (137) for clarifications.
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An international consulting firm or consortium is sought to advise on selecting an Accredited Financial Institution for a climate resilience and rural development project in Gilgit Baltistan.
This is a professional services assignment requiring prior experience in financial institution appraisal and donor-aligned procurement. The tight deadline (16 days from posting) and quality-cost competition suggest a moderately complex, one-off advisory engagement likely spanning 3–6 months. Notable: the QR-code-based RFP distribution indicates a digitally-enabled, streamlined process.
Who can bid: Consulting firms and consortia are eligible. The RFP document (accessible via QR code) specifies detailed eligibility criteria including experience thresholds and registration requirements. Typically, firms must be registered with SECP or equivalent, hold valid NTN and GST certificates, and demonstrate prior experience in financial sector advisory and donor-funded projects.