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Description / Scope of Work
The Ministry of Railways, Government of Pakistan, invites proposals for hiring of individual legal consultants to provide legal consultancy services on contract basis for a period of twelve months. Two positions are being advertised: an Individual Legal Consultant (estimated cost PKR 3,000,000) and a Senior Individual Legal Consultant (estimated cost PKR 4,000,000), with a total estimated procurement value of PKR 7,000,000. The positions are available in Islamabad or anywhere in Pakistan, and consultants will provide services including legal drafting, vetting, research, and representation across various practice areas including NAB matters, Special Courts, labour relations, civil litigation, and tribunal work.
Eligibility for the Individual Legal Consultant position requires LL.B. from HEC-recognized university, valid Advocate High Court licence with minimum five years post-enrolment legal experience, and demonstrated expertise in legal drafting, vetting, research, NAB matters, trials, bail proceedings, Special Courts, labour and industrial relations, civil litigation, tribunals and High Courts. The Senior Individual Legal Consultant must hold LL.B. from HEC-recognized university, possess Advocate High Court licence with at least fifteen years standing, have at least twenty years continuous litigation practice, right of audience before Supreme Court, current recognized Bar membership, and prior experience as Legal Advisor in public or semi-government body, with expertise in service and disciplinary disputes, land and property regulatory disputes, and contract drafting and vetting.
Proposals must be submitted online through EPADS v2.0 within fifteen days from publication. The procurement follows Single Stage Two Envelope Procedure with evaluation on Quality and Cost Based Selection basis (Technical 80 percent, Financial 20 percent), with no interview required. Pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 13th October 2026 at 1100 hours at Ministry of Railways Islamabad. Detailed Terms of Reference, eligibility requirements, evaluation criteria, draft contract and RFP documents are available on EPADS v2.0 and official websites of Ministry of Railways, Pakistan Railways and PPRA. Consultants must upload all qualifications, professional enrolment documentation, experience certificates and supporting documents with experience established through documentary evidence. Contact for inquiries: Syed Adil Gul Kakakhil, Deputy Chief Planning, Room No. 104, D-Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad, Ph.: 051-9214272.
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Ministry of Railways seeks two legal consultant positions (12-month contracts): one mid-level (PKR 3M) and one senior (PKR 4M).
Scale suggests internal advisory capacity-building rather than discrete project work. Notable: strict qualification gatekeeping (HEC LL.B., High Court advocacy, experience thresholds) limits competitor pool; senior role requires 20 years litigation practice and Supreme Court audience rights—this is institutional-grade hiring. Two-envelope QCBS (80:20 split) with no interview means technical documentation quality determines outcome. Recurring procurement pattern likely given staff turnover in government legal departments.
Who can bid: Individual Consultant: LL.B. from HEC-recognized institution, valid Advocate High Court licence, minimum 5 years post-enrolment experience. Senior: LL.B., Advocate High Court (15+ years standing), 20+ years continuous litigation, Supreme Court audience rights, current Bar membership, prior public/semi-government legal advisor role. Bar Council registration typically required; NTN/SECP registration status not stated but assumed standard for consultancy contracts.