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Description / Scope of Work
The Pakistan Airports Authority (Planning & Development Directorate) is inviting pre-qualification applications from international consulting firms and consultants for provision of consultancy services related to the expansion of Jinnah Terminal Complex (JTC) and allied airside and landside facilities at Jinnah International Airport (JIAP) in Karachi, Sindh. The procurement reference is P115765, with funds reserved for the financial year 2026-27. This is a pre-qualification stage, following which selected applicants will be invited to submit detailed proposals in a subsequent Request for Proposals (RFP) process. The scope encompasses planning, design, and advisory services for airport terminal expansion and related infrastructure development.
The pre-qualification process is open to all international applicants meeting the eligibility and qualification criteria specified in the pre-qualification documents. Applicants must demonstrate relevant experience in airport infrastructure projects, technical capacity, financial capability, and professional qualifications as outlined in the detailed data sheets. Specific registration requirements, professional credentials, and prior project experience in similar scope will be evaluated during the pre-qualification stage.
Complete pre-qualification documents are available through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (ePADS) v2.0 at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/115765. Interested applicants may obtain further information from the Pakistan Airports Authority (Planning & Development Directorate), Director Planning & Development, Terminal-1, JIAP Karachi during office hours. Contact: +92-219-924-2773 or director.pdev@paa.gov.pk. The pre-qualification submission process follows the Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure as detailed in the procurement documents.
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International consultancy firms are being pre-qualified for airport terminal expansion advisory at Karachi's main airport.
This is a high-profile infrastructure project under Pakistan Airports Authority with significant strategic importance. Pre-qualification is the initial gate; selected firms will later compete on detailed proposals. The project scope appears substantial, covering terminal complex expansion plus allied airside and landside facilities, suggesting a large-scale, multi-disciplinary engagement. Timeline indicates closing in October 2026, allowing moderate preparation window for international applicants to gather documentation and demonstrate track record in comparable airport projects.
Who can bid: Open to international consulting firms and individual consultants. Typical requirements for international consultancy include: firm registration in home country, relevant professional licenses or credentials, demonstrated experience in airport infrastructure or major civil projects, financial stability, insurance coverage, and technical team qualifications. Specific PEC category or Pakistani SECP registration not stated for international applicants; local regulatory compliance will be detailed in full pre-qualification documents.