Hiring of firm for establishment of media studios and related capacity building

Pakistan Meteorological Department Modernization of Hydromet Services of PMD in Pakistan (MHSP) Integrated Flood Resilience and Adaptation Project (IFRAP) INVITATION FOR PROPOSALS (NON-CONSULTING SERVICES – OPEN NATIONAL COMPETITION) Country Pakistan Name of Project Integrated Flood Resilience and Adaptation Project (IFRAP) (Component-2: Strengthening Hydromet and Climate Services) / Modernization of Hydromet Services of PMD in Pakistan (MHSP) Credit No. IDA-73330 Contract Title Establishment of Media Studios and Related Capacity Building RFP / STEP Reference No. PK-PMD-568943-NC-RFP The Islamic Republic of Pakistan has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) towards the cost of the Integrated Flood Resilience and Adaptation Project (IFRAP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds to eligible payments under the contract for Establishment of Media Studios and Related Capacity Building. The Project Implementation Unit (PIU), Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) invites sealed Proposals from eligible Service Providers for the establishment of three (03) regional media studios at Peshawar, Lahore and Quetta, including studio fit-out, equipment supply and commissioning, capacity building of fifteen (15) PMD staff, pilot productions, documentaries and knowledge transfer. The duration of the assignment is twelve (12) months. The procurement will be conducted through open national competition using the Single-Stage Two-Envelope procedure with post-qualification and rated technical criteria, in accordance with the World Bank Procurement Regulations for Investment Project Financing Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services (November 2020). The Contract will be awarded to the substantially responsive, qualified Service Provider obtaining the highest combined score (70% technical and 30% financial). The Request for Proposals (RFP), including the scope of work, equipment specifications, and qualification and evaluation criteria, and any addenda are available at https://weather.gov.pk/home/circulars#tender. Proposals, with the Technical Proposal and the Financial Proposal in separate sealed envelopes enclosed in one outer envelope, must be delivered to the address below by 1500 hours Pakistan Standard Time on 23 November 2026. Electronic submissions will not be accepted, and late Proposals will be rejected. Technical Proposals will be opened in public at 1530 hours on the same date, in the presence of the representatives