EOI: Consultancy for Responsible Production & Supply Chain Development (115 SMEs) – GIZ Pakistan
EOI · Islamabad · The News International,
Tender advertisement published in The News International on Sunday, 6 September 2026, listed under Islamabad. The last date printed on the advertisement was Friday, 18 September 2026 and has passed.
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GIZ Pakistan (implemented under the EU & BMZ co‑financed “EU Support to Better Governance and Business Environment in Pakistan” – Textiles II) invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from eligible consulting firms to implement a consultancy assignment supporting 115 SMEs across Textile & Apparel, Leather, Medical & Surgical Instruments, Rice Processing and Sporting Goods sectors.
| Issuer | GIZ Pakistan (implemented under EU & BMZ co‑financed programme) |
| Purpose | Engage a consulting firm to support SMEs on responsible production & supply chain development, including due diligence, occupational safety & health, environmental responsibility and compliance with relevant certifications. |
| Target | 115 SMEs across Textile & Apparel, Leather, Medical & Surgical Instruments, Rice Processing and Sporting Goods |
| EOI Reference | Responsible Production & Supply Chain Development – Ref No 10046862 |
| Submission method & address | Sealed envelope to: GIZ Pakistan, Level 02, Gate #6, Serena Business Complex, Khayaban‑e‑Suhrawardy, Sector G‑5/1, Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Language | All documentation must be in English |
| Deadline | 2026-09-18 |
Required commercial eligibility (highlights)
| Proof of registration | Valid firm registration with tax registration and certificate |
| Business operation | At least 5 years of business operations by the EOI submission deadline |
| Tax status | Active taxpayer (must be on active taxpayers list) |
| Liaison/office presence | Must have an office presence in Lahore with a designated project manager; regional technical presence in Lahore, Faisalabad, Karachi, Sialkot and Multan |
| Annual financial turnover | Minimum combined turnover of PKR 220 million in the last three (3) years |
Required technical eligibility (highlights)
| Project experience | Verifiable consultancy experience executing at least one project of minimum 12 months duration within the last 5 years |
| Specific assignments | Verifiable completion of at least 5 assignments on responsible supply chains, including at least one assignment in each: Due Diligence, Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) and Compliance/Certification, covering relevant sectors (textile & apparel, medical & surgical instruments, rice processing, sports items, leather) |
| Factory-level implementation | Implemented OSH/certification related assignments in at least 10 factories and completed at least 10 assignments in the relevant sectors; implemented 5 management systems audited against an international standard |
Submission requirements
Interested firms should submit a company profile and EOI documents in a sealed envelope, including evidence of relevant experience, references, contractual proof of completed projects, company registration, tax documents and audited financial statements for the last three years. Only firms meeting the EOI eligibility will be invited to submit a detailed Request for Proposal (RFP). Submission of an EOI does not guarantee inclusion in the RFP process. Incomplete or incorrectly titled submissions may be excluded.
Notes: Shortlisted firms will be invited to submit detailed technical and financial proposals. Include the EOI reference number (Ref No 10046862) and title "Expression of Interest (EOI) for Responsible Production & Supply Chain Development" on the envelope.
Published in The News International on Sunday, 6 September 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.
Questions about this tender
- What is the last date for this tender?
- The advertisement prints Friday, 18 September 2026. That date has passed.
- Which newspaper published this tender?
- The News International, in the edition of Sunday, 6 September 2026.
- Which city is this tender for?
- Islamabad — the location listed for this advertisement.
- How do I respond to this tender?
- Follow the instructions printed in the clipping; the advertiser’s own page is linked from this one. Applications are not submitted through this page.