Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The National Bank of Pakistan (Compliance Group) is inviting bids for non-consultancy services related to Trade Based Money Laundering (TBML) detection and compliance under a single stage, two envelope bidding process. This is a national procurement by the Procurement Division–LCMG at NBP's Head Office in Karachi, Sindh province. The tender seeks qualified service providers to deliver comprehensive TBML monitoring and investigative support services to strengthen the Bank's anti-money laundering framework and regulatory compliance. The contract scope includes required services and related services as detailed in the technical specifications and scope of work sections of this Standard Bidding Document.
Eligibility requirements mandate that bidders demonstrate relevant experience with completed contracts in similar compliance or financial investigation services, maintain current financial capacity, and comply with all statutory registrations. Bidders must provide evidence of past performance, financial statements demonstrating adequate net worth and annual turnover, and historical contract performance records. A bid security declaration is required at the time of submission; specific amounts will be detailed in the Bid Data Sheet. Bidders must submit integrity pacts and performance guarantees as per the contract form provided.
Bid documents may be obtained from the Office of Departmental Head Tender, Procurement Division–LCMG, 3rd Floor, National Bank of Pakistan Head Office Building, Karachi, or by contacting +92-213-890-2267 or teemar@nbp.com.pk. Bids must be submitted in two envelopes (technical and financial) as per instructions to bidders. The tender follows a single stage evaluation process with opening of both envelopes simultaneously. Interested parties are advised to review all sections including General Conditions of Contract, Special Conditions of Contract, and required procurement forms before submission.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
This is a compliance services procurement for TBML detection support at Pakistan's central bank.
The contract is for non-consultancy services, suggesting ongoing operational support rather than advisory work. Bidders need documented experience in financial crime investigation or AML services, clean performance history, and adequate financial standing. The two-envelope system and integrity pact requirement indicate substantial contract value and NBP's emphasis on governance. This appears to be a specialized, recurring engagement for institutions with proven compliance credentials.
Who can bid: Bidders typically require SECP registration (for companies), valid NTN, and clean tax status. Experience in AML/CFT or financial investigation services is essential. Bidders must demonstrate no historical non-performance on similar government or financial sector contracts. Specific PEC category not applicable (non-construction); financial sector registration and compliance certifications are typically mandatory. Review Eligibility Criteria section (page 29) for precise requirements.