Feasibility Study and Transaction Advisory Services to develop a New Expo Centre at DHA City Karachi
Country:
Pakistan
Location within Country:
Karachi
Name of Client:
Export Promotion Organization (DEPO)
Completion Date:
Ongoing (Exp. Completion February 2027)
Name of Associated Consultants, if any:
None
Narrative Description of Project:
The Defence Export Promotion Organization (DEPO), an executive department under Pakistan's Ministry of Defence Production, is spearheading the development of a new, purpose-built Expo Center at DHA City Karachi through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model to address the limitations of the existing Karachi Expo Center and accommodate the growing International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) biennially, along with other expositions. DEPO seeks transaction advisors to conduct a comprehensive commercial feasibility study covering legal, technical, and financial aspects, recommend an optimal transaction structure, manage a transparent bidding process, negotiate the PPP concession agreement, and facilitate timely financial closure for a win-win partnership between public and private sectors. Approximate covered area of Expo Centre is 85-120 Acres.
Description of Actual Services Provided by Our Staff within the Assignment:
Exponent Engineers SOW includes:
Preparation of Technical Feasibility Report.
Review of Conceptual Plans and development of Preliminary Design.
Conducting Geotechnical Investigations and Topographic Survey.
Preparation of Cost Estimates for Financial Feasibility Analysis.
Technical support in preparation of Tender Documents based on approved transaction model.
Technical assistance during Competitive Bidding process.
Technical evaluation of bids and support in contract signing and financial closure.
