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PAKISTAN COUNCIL OF ARCHITECTS AND TOWN PLANNERS (PCATP)

HIRING LEGAL COUNSEL / LAW FIRM

1. Introduction

The Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners (PCATP), a statutory regulatory body established under the PCATP Ordinance, 1983, invites sealed proposals from qualified and experienced law firms or legal advisors to provide:

  • Legal advisory services

  • Litigation support

  • Legal representation across Pakistan

2. Scope of Services

The selected legal advisor or firm will be required to provide comprehensive legal services, including but not limited to:

  • Legal advice on PCATP’s statutory functions, administrative processes, and operational compliance

  • Representation in judicial, quasi-judicial, and regulatory forums (Civil Courts, High Courts, Supreme Court, tribunals)

  • Drafting, reviewing, and vetting of legal documents such as:

    • Contracts

    • Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs)

    • Legal notices

    • Regulations and bylaws

  • Issuance of timely legal opinions and responses to legal queries from PCATP

  • Assistance in policy development and legal compliance of PCATP’s rules, regulations, and bylaws, including drafting of legal instruments for new councils

  • Liaison and coordination with regional/provincial legal representatives engaged by PCATP

3. Eligibility Criteria

Participating legal firms or advisors must meet the following minimum criteria:

  • A principal office or fully operational branch office located in Islamabad

  • At least 10 years of professional legal practice, with expertise in administrative, regulatory, and service law

  • Operational presence or legal associates in all four provinces (Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan)

  • Demonstrated track record of representing statutory bodies, public sector organizations, or regulatory authorities

  • Declaration of no conflict of interest

  • Not currently blacklisted (subject to independent verification by PCATP)

4. Submission Requirements

Interested firms or advisors must submit a comprehensive proposal comprising the following:

i. Profile of the firm/individual, including:

  • Year established

  • Primary legal areas

  • Organizational structure

ii. Details of key personnel (partners, associates), including:

  • CVs

  • Specializations

  • Bar council registrations

iii. List of relevant past/current clients (especially from public or regulatory sectors)

iv. Evidence of legal presence in all four provinces (offices or affiliated associates)

v. Valid license to practice law in Pakistan

vi. Declaration regarding conflict of interest

vii. Declaration of non-blacklisting

viii. Financial Proposal (in the following format):

Component Fee (PKR)
Monthly Retainer Fee (if applicable)  
Per Case Handling / Court Appearance Fee  
Drafting / Vetting Fee (per document type)  
Miscellaneous Costs (if any)  

5. Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on the following weighted criteria:

Criteria Weightage
Relevant Experience 30%
- Work with regulatory/statutory bodies 10%
- Representation before Supreme Court/Islamabad High Court 10%
- Drafting/vetting of legal documents 10%
Team Expertise and Qualifications 20%
Provincial Presence and Reach 10%
Financial Proposal 25%
References and Past Performance 15%

6. Performance Management

The appointed legal counsel will be periodically evaluated on the basis of:

  • Timeliness and quality of legal opinions

  • Responsiveness to PCATP’s legal queries

  • Litigation success rate and representation quality

  • Communication standards and client satisfaction

Performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting frequency will be finalized in the contractual agreement.

7. Submission Deadline

Proposals must be submitted in two separate sealed envelopes:

  • Envelope 1: "Technical Proposal for Legal Advisor Services"

  • Envelope 2: "Financial Proposal for Legal Advisor Services"

Both envelopes should be placed in a single outer sealed envelope clearly marked as:
"Proposal for Legal Advisor Services"

The deadline for submission is:
July 03, 2025, by 11:00 a.m. PST

8. Submission Address

Registrar
Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners (PCATP)
Office No. 7-12, First Floor, Alhamra Centre, 13-D Markaz, Islamabad, Pakistan
Phone: 051-6155652-4
Website: www.pcatp.org.pk
Email: registrar@pcatp.org.pk

9. General Terms

  • PCATP reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals without assigning any reason.

  • Incomplete or late submissions will not be considered.

  • The appointment will be for an initial period of one (01) year, extendable upon satisfactory performance.

  • PCATP retains the right to independently verify all declarations, including blacklisting and conflict of interest disclosures.