Classified ads for Pakistan : Karachi

Trade Development Authority of Pakistan has been entrusted by the Prime Minister of Pakistan the task of world class participation of Pakistan in the World Expo 2010, Shanghai, China (May 1 to October 31, 2010). The theme of the world expo 2010 id "Better City, Better Life" with five sub themes i.e. (a) "Urban cultural diversity" (b) "Urban economic growth and prosperity" (c) "Innovation of science and technology in urban context" (d) "Interaction between urban and rural areas". TDAP invites tender from companies for conceptualizing the theme/design, participation and execution including managing, dismantling and event management/ programme for 6 months for Pakistan Pavilion. Applicants are advised to completely read and digest all material specially relating to the theme and pavilion design.

TORs can be obtained, free of cost, from TDAP Office in Karachi. It is also available in TDAP's website www.tdap.gov.pk. Other details of the event are also available on the TDAP website and on the official website of World Expo 2010 i.e. http://www.expo2010china.com/expo/expoenglish/.

TDAP is looking for companies having ability to comprehend the project, creatively weave the requirement of economic progress of Pakistan with the prescribed theme, design an appropriate Pakistan pavilion and 6 months programme, administrative and technical ability, relevant experience, financial strength etc.

To evidence the above the companies may put forward whatever they consider appropriate to convince the Technical Committee. As for creativity, they may propose the theme, design and 6 months programme and using any audio / visuals they consider appropriate to explain and justify the proposal, its practically and their ability to execute successfully.

For theme development, pavilion design, programme, construction, event management, administrative and technical ability etc. they may coordinate with event organizers / service providers abroad specially in China as recommended by the official organizers (list can be obtained from the www.tdap.gov.pk).

Criteria for suitability will include, but not limited to, size of the organization, its age, relevance of experience of handling similar assignments within and outside Pakistan, profile of personnel who will be dedicated to the assignment, profile and number of people in support, nature of in-house facilities and expertise for designing, construction, management and financial strength of the organization. Applicants must be income tax registered. Affiliation with International organizations for managing this project, backed with written (preferably) JV agreement, or as minimum, MOU's reflecting the nature and extent of mutual collaboration for this assignment, will be an added advantage.

Please send your Technical and Financial Proposals in two separate envelopes (clearly marked) latest by 27th July, 2007 to Assistant Director (Expo Chine 2010), TDAP (Secretary's Office), 5th Floor, Block-A, FTC, Sharea Faisal, Karachi.

Technical proposals will be evaluated by the Technical Committee and for the short listed firms the financial bids will be opened. Form amongst the short listed proposals the lowest cost bidder will be awarded the assignment. TDAP reserves the rights to accept or reject any tender without assigning any reason.

Those firms who had applied / or were short listed earlier may re-apply as the previous offer stands cancelled.

For any queries / clarification please contact:

Assistant Director

(Expo China 2010)

Tel: (021)9202711

Fax: (021)9206497

E-mail: atif.aziz@tdap.gov.pk

Trade Development Authority of Pakistan

MINISTRY OF COMMERCE

GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN

5th Floor, Block-A, Finance and Trade Center, Sharea Faisal,

Karachi - 75350. Pakistan.

Contact : (021)9202711