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Daanish University RFP: Investment Advisor (Separately Managed Account) — Proposals due 2026-09-17

Daanish University RFP · Islamabad · Dunya,

Tender advertisement published in Dunya on Sunday, 30 August 2026, listed under Islamabad. Issued by Daanish University RFP. The last date printed on the advertisement was Thursday, 17 September 2026 and has passed.

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Issuer: Daanish University Trust. Purpose: Request for Proposals (RFP) to appoint an independent professional Investment Advisor to manage the Trust’s Endowment Fund through a Separately Managed Account (SMA).

Scope / ObjectivesPreserve capital, maintain adequate liquidity for operations and strategic requirements, achieve long-term returns in excess of inflation, prudent diversification and minimisation of investment risks, and strengthen institutional investment governance and oversight.
Who may applyAsset Management Companies (AMCs) and firms licensed by the Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) to act as Investment Advisor and to manage the Trust’s endowment through an SMA structure.
Key eligibility criteria (highlights)
  • Valid SECP licence for asset management and investment advisory; active MUFAP membership.
  • AMC rating of AM1 or above (PACRA or VIS) with no negative watch/outlook.
  • Minimum 10 years in operation since incorporation.
  • Total AUM of at least PKR 250 billion.
  • Ten-year track record in money market and income fund management.
  • At least 40 institutional, endowment or SMA mandates managed.
  • Clean regulatory record — no material SECP sanctions in the past five years.
Submission requirements (selected)Company profile (legal name, date of incorporation, SECP licence, MUFAP membership, AMC rating); total AUM in PKR with client mix (individuals, corporates, pension funds, NGOs, endowments); fixed income fund performance (last 10 years ending 30 June 2026); equity fund performance (last 10 years ending 30 June 2026); investment team snapshot (total size, CFA charter holders, average experience); fee proposal and other documents as per RFP.
Procurement methodSingle Stage – Two Envelope Procedure using Quality & Cost Based Selection (QCBS) in accordance with applicable PPRA and e-Pak Procurement Regulations.
How to obtain RFP & submitRFP and associated documents available on the PPRA website and ePADS 2.2. Proposals must be prepared strictly in accordance with the RFP and submitted via ePADS.
Deadline & openingSubmission deadline: 2026-09-17. Submission time: 11:00 a.m. Technical & Financial proposals must be submitted by 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, 17 September 2026. Opening: 11:30 a.m. on the same day in the presence of bidders or their authorised representatives.
Contact / Submission addressDaanish University Trust — Shah Jehan, Secretary. Room #227, 2nd Floor, Block-D, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad. Tel: 051-9103915.
Evaluation & reservationProposals will be evaluated on technical and financial merit; weightages are stated in the RFP. Daanish University Trust reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals at any stage without liability.

Prospective applicants should download the full RFP from ePADS/PPRA and ensure all submission requirements and deadlines are met.

Published in Dunya on Sunday, 30 August 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 Thursday, 17 September 2026. That date has passed.
Which newspaper published this tender?
Dunya, in the edition of Sunday, 30 August 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.
Dunya · 30 Aug 2026
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