✓ Government of Pakistan
Deadline: October 23, 2026
Islamabad / Pakistan
Position Overview
The Ministry of Railways, Government of Pakistan, invites proposals through EPADS v2.0 from eligible individual legal consultants for provision of legal consultancy services on contract basis for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with the approved Terms of Reference (TORs).
Vacant Positions & Requirements
| Sr | Position | Posts | Estimated Cost | Key Eligibility / Experience | Posting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Individual Legal Consultant | 01 | PKR 3,000,000 | LL.B. from HEC-recognized university; valid Advocate High Court licence/enrolment; minimum 5 years post-enrolment legal experience; legal drafting, vetting and research; experience in NAB matters/trials/bail, Special Courts, labour/industrial relations, civil litigation, tribunals and High Courts. | Islamabad / Anywhere in Pakistan |
| 2 | Senior Individual Legal Consultant | 01 | PKR 4,000,000 | LL.B. from HEC-recognized university; Advocate High Court licence with at least 15 years' standing; at least 20 years' continuous litigation practice; right of audience before Supreme Court; current recognized Bar membership; prior Legal Advisor role in public/semi-government body; service/disciplinary, land/property/regulatory disputes and contract drafting/vetting experience. | Islamabad / Anywhere in Pakistan |
Procurement Information
- Procurement Procedure: Single Stage - Two Envelope Procedure through EPADS v2.0.
- Total Estimated Cost: PKR 7,000,000 (Position 1: PKR 3,000,000; Position 2: PKR 4,000,000).
- Bid Validity: 90 days.
- Bid Security: No monetary bid security. Prescribed Bid Securing Declaration shall be submitted through EPADS v2.0.
- Evaluation: QCBS: Technical 80% and Financial 20%. No interview.
- Contract Period: Twelve (12) months / 365 days.
- Pre-bid Meeting: 13th October (Tuesday), 2026 at 1100 hours at the Ministry of Railways, Islamabad.
- Deadline for bids submission on e-PADS: 23rd October, (Friday) 2026 at 1000 hours, in accordance with the PPRA Rules, 2026.
- Date of opening of the Proposals: 23rd October (Friday), 2026 at 1030 hours.
Important Instructions
- An individual consultant may submit a proposal for one or both positions; however, a single consultant shall not be awarded both positions. Each position shall be evaluated separately.
- Detailed TORs, eligibility requirements, evaluation criteria, draft contract, RFP documents and submission instructions are available on EPADS v2.0 and may also be accessed/downloaded from the official websites of the Ministry of Railways, Pakistan Railways and PPRA.
- Proposals shall be submitted online through EPADS v2.0 within fifteen (15) days from the date of publication of this advertisement. Hard-copy proposals shall not be accepted unless specifically required in the RFP.
- Consultants shall upload all qualification, professional enrolment/licence, experience and other supporting documents prescribed in the RFP. Experience shall be established through documentary evidence.
- The procurement shall be conducted in accordance with the applicable PPRA framework, including the Public Procurement Rules, 2026 and applicable Procurement of Consultancy Services Regulations.
- The Ministry reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, or cancel the procurement, in accordance with applicable law, rules and the RFP.
- Submission of forged/false documents or misrepresentation shall attract action under applicable law and procurement rules.
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Contact & Office Details
Syed Adil Gul Kakakhil
Deputy Chief Planning
Room No. 104, D-Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad
Ph.: 051-9214272