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

Integrated Flood Resilience and Adaptation Project

Published: Oct 8, 2026

Updated: Nov 3, 2026

About This Opportunity

Invitation for Bids | Project: Integrated Flood Resilience and Adaptation Project | Method: Request for Proposals | Ref: PK-PMD-568943-NC-RFP

This is a services contract in the infrastructure, governance and public administration and environment and climate sectors. Located in Pakistan, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through WB - World Bank, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for services in the infrastructure sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

**Project:** Integrated Flood Resilience and Adaptation Project

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 of Service Providers who choose to attend.

Project Implementation Unit (PIU)

Strengthening Hydromet and Climate Services

PIU-PMD, Seismic Observatory, Saidpur Village

Islamabad, Pakistan

E-mail: ps.mhsp@pmd.gov.pk | Telephone: 051-2273534

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on October 8, 2026. Last refreshed 3 days ago. Reference: OP00474108. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Integrated Flood Resilience and Adaptation Project

Integrated Flood Resilience and Adaptation Project has issued 22 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 5 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Infrastructure, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for Pakistan. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: October 29, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00474108 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Integrated Flood Resilience and Adaptation Project in Pakistan. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Infrastructure sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Pakistan. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.