CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V (hereafter referred as CBM) is an international development organisation, committed to improving the quality of life of people with disabilities in the poorest communities of the world. CBM’s head office is based in Bensheim, Germany.

CBM operates in Pakistan on the basis of MoU signed under the INGO policy governed by the Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan. CBM’s Country Office-Pakistan is located in Islamabad. CBM works through implements projects through local partners, Government and NGOs.

Context/Activity/Objective/Expectations:

The CBM Country Office in Pakistan has rented approximately 1,700 square feet of office space in Islamabad. This space is located within the IRM complex at #7, Sunrise Avenue, Park Road, near COMSATS University, Islamabad, Pakistan.

CBM Country Office, Pakistan aims to create an accessible and conducive office environ-ment. To achieve this, we seek to hire a consultant to ensure the effective and efficient use of the available space. The consultant is expected to provide the following services:

• Provide at least three (3D) professionally designed office layout options for each sce-nario listed below. Ensure that each design adheres to universal design standards and incorporates CBM’s corporate colors, as well as the dimensions of existing furniture and fixtures, where applicable.

Scenario 1: Individual/separate offices with two visiting chairs and file cabinet as per plan below:

• 1 office for the Country Representative,
• 2 offices for Managers with same size, and;
• 1 shared office enough to accommodate 4 Officers in a workstation set-up

Scenario 2: Closed area with open workstations and file cabinets as per plan below:

• workstation for the Country Representative,
• 2 work stations for Managers and;
• 4 work stations for Officers

Other required allocations with both options:

• 01 conference room suitable for 8-10 participants
• 02 small meeting rooms for 2-4 participants
• 01 tea/coffee and water dispenser station
• 01 reception and guest waiting/lobby area with sofa setting for 5-7 people
• Display zone(s) for shields, indoor plants, or decorations
• File storage with cabinets,
• Covered station to place UPS

• Provide complete bill of quantities (BoQ) for the approved design(s) along with draw-ing(s)

Profile of Consultant:

The Consultant:

• Must be legally eligible to work on this assignment i.e. have valid license/registra-tion/qualification, clear history with reference to tax, AML/CFT etc.
• Expertise and experience in designing and providing support on such an assignment
• Understanding of universal design standards, specially accessibility standards, both physical and communication
• Willingness to adhere to CBM’s Safeguard Policy
• Able to meet deadlines

Timeframe:

The consultant is expected to complete the assignment in 05 days after signing the contract.

Multiple meetings with CBM’s team and physical visit to CBM’s existing office and/or the

new office is expected during planning and delivery of this assignment.

Expected Cost/Budget:

Upto PKR 100,000 – 150,000 inclusive of government taxes and out of pocket expenses.

How to apply:

Interested applicants should send professional profile (company and/or individual) and

quotation via email to [email protected]. The application submission deadline for this

assignment is January 5th, 2025.

Note: CBM has the right to cancel this RFQ, without giving any reason whatsoever, if such a

situation arises.