Appointment of External Auditors 2026-27

Universal Service Fund Islamabad invites electronic bids from original manufacturers and authorized distributors registered with Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments for the appointment of external auditors for the financial year 2026-27. The bidding documents containing detailed terms and conditions are available for registered bidders on EPADS v2.0 at www.eprocure.gov.pk or www.usf.org.pk. Electronic bids must be submitted using EPADS v2.0 on or before 11:00 AM (PST), 23rd November 2026. Manual bids will not be accepted. Electronic bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM (PST), 23rd November 2026. Items being procured: - Appointment of External Auditors for Financial Year 2026-27 The scope includes auditing services for the Universal Service Fund's financial statements and compliance audits as per applicable regulations. Bidders must be registered with FBR and have relevant experience in audit and verification services. Earnest Money or Bid Security requirements are as per bidding documents. Bidders should ensure timely submission via the EPADS portal to avoid disqualification. For any technical difficulties, prospective bidders may contact PPRA at https://www.ppra.org.pk/. The submission address is the Head of Procurement Department, Universal Service Fund, Office # 310-312, 3rd Floor, Evacuee Trust Complex, Sector F-5/1, Islamabad. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the bidding documents on the EPADS portal well in advance and ensure all registration and tax documentation is up to date to avoid last-minute issues.