EOI: Consultancy for Responsible Production & Supply-Chain Support to 115 SMEs (GIZ / EU Project)

Issuer: GIZ (implemented for the Multi-Donor Action “EU Support to Better Governance and Business Environment in Pakistan”, co‑financed by the EU and BMZ).

Purpose: Expression of Interest (EOI) to engage a consulting firm to support implementation of a Responsible Production & Supply Chain approach for up to 115 SMEs across five target sectors, including due diligence, occupational safety & health (OSH), ethical production, environmental responsibility and compliance with relevant certification standards.

Commercial eligibility (selected requirements)

• Valid firm registration and tax registration/certificate.
• At least five (5) years of business operations in Pakistan as a legally registered entity.
• Active taxpayer status.
• Presence of a liaison office with a project manager available for the assignment.
• Regional presence: firm must have technical experts in Lahore, Faisalabad, Karachi, Sialkot and Multan.
• Combined financial turnover: minimum PKR 220 million in the last three (3) years (combined).

Technical eligibility (selected requirements)

• Proven consultancy experience executing at least one project of minimum 12 months duration in the last five years.
• Verifiable experience completing at least five assignments related to responsible supply chain, with at least one assignment involving each of the following topics: Due Diligence, Occupational Safety & Health, and Compliance/Certification across the relevant industries (textile & apparel, medical & surgical instruments, rice processing, sports items and leather sectors).
• Evidence of projects delivered and references must be provided; only relevant and required information should be included in the EOI submission.

General requirements

• Experience implementing OSH/certification related assignments in factories (specific examples requested).
• Completed management system implementations audited against international standards (ISO or equivalent) is an advantage.

Application & submission

Interested firms should submit a company profile with a clear table of contents and structured evidence addressing the stated requirements. Only firms meeting the EOI eligibility will be invited to tender (Request for Proposal - RFP). Submission must be in a sealed envelope, clearly mentioning the title "Expression of Interest (EOI) for Responsible Production & Supply Chain Development" and the reference number (Ref No 10406862).

Submission address: GIZ Pakistan, Level 02, Gate #6, Serena Business Complex, Khayaban-e-Suharwardy, Sector G-5/1, Islamabad.

Note: All communication and documentation must be in English. Submission of an EOI does not guarantee inclusion in subsequent RFP; GIZ Pakistan reserves the right to accept or reject any submission without assigning a reason.