RFP: Transaction Advisory (PPP/Concession) — Finance Department, Government of Balochistan
RFP · Karachi · The Express Tribune,
Tender advertisement published in The Express Tribune on Thursday, 2 July 2026, listed under Karachi.
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Issuer: Finance Department, Government of Balochistan. Purpose: Request for proposals from qualified advisory firms to provide transaction, commercial, financial, regulatory and legal advisory services for a PPP/concession-style transaction in the financial services sector, including risk allocation, government safeguards and preparation of transaction documentation and financing arrangements.
Scope highlights and key deliverables:
| Deliverable | Summary |
|---|---|
| Deliverable 1 | Inception note, regulatory mapping, and negotiation work plan — identification of required regulatory approvals, filings and compliance requirements. |
| Deliverable 2 | Commercial & financial assumptions, financial model and valuation — review of assumptions, valuation and commercial structure supporting the transaction. |
| Deliverable 3 | Market structure and exclusivity assessment — review of preferred procurement/contractual arrangements, regulatory sustainability and compliance framework. |
| Deliverable 4 | Pricing and benchmarking framework — pricing methodology, market benchmarking and stakeholder consultations to support premium pricing and commercial deal terms. |
| Deliverable 5 | Transaction documentation — preparation of PPP/Concession Agreement, shareholder/transaction agreements, regulatory approvals strategy and negotiation support. |
| Deliverable 6 | Project financing documentation — commercial/financial close documents, financing term sheets and coordination with lenders/investors. |
Key advisory tasks include: preparing a comprehensive risk allocation matrix and recommended government safeguards; recommending contractual and mitigation measures; embedding mitigation measures into transaction documents; developing negotiation and execution plans; and supporting regulatory approvals and stakeholder engagement.
Eligibility & qualifications (summary as stated): Firms or teams with proven experience in PPP/concession transaction advisory, joint-venture and transaction structuring, regulatory and financial sector advisory. Required experience includes hands-on advisory for similar transactions, regulatory interaction experience (including with bodies such as SECP and other financial regulators), strong commercial, financial and legal advisory capabilities, and demonstrable transaction execution experience.
Evaluation criteria (as published):
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Relevant regulatory experience (financial sector, engagement with key regulators) | 30% |
| Experience in PPP/concession transaction advisory, JV/transaction structuring | 25% |
| Understanding of the assignment and proposed methodology | 20% |
| Academic qualifications and professional certifications | 15% |
| Financial proposal | 10% |
Procurement and contract notes: Work will follow applicable Balochistan Finance Department procurement rules. The assignment requires both advisory deliverables and support through financial close, including stakeholder and regulator coordination. Interested firms should refer to the Finance Department, Government of Balochistan for full RFP documents, submission format and detailed terms.
Contact/issuer: Finance Department, Government of Balochistan (refer to official RFP for submission instructions and full contact details).
Published in The Express Tribune on Thursday, 2 July 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.