Appointment of External Auditors

Universal Service Fund (USF) invites electronic bids from original manufacturers and authorized distributors registered with the Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments for the appointment of external auditors. The bidding documents, containing detailed terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements, are available for registered bidders on the EPADS v2.0 platform at www.eprocure.gov.pk or www.usf.org.pk. Items being procured: - Appointment of External Auditors Bidders must submit their electronic bids using EPADS v2.0 by 11:00 AM (PST) on 06 October 2026. Manual bids will not be accepted. The bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM (PST). Prospective bidders facing technical difficulties with EPADS v2.0 may contact PPRA for assistance. This appointment requires firms to be registered with relevant tax authorities and capable of fulfilling audit requirements as per USF standards. The scope includes auditing financial statements and compliance for the financial year as specified in the bidding documents. Interested bidders should ensure timely registration on the e-procurement portal and prepare their technical and financial bids in accordance with the provided guidelines. Earnest money and other bid security requirements will be detailed in the bidding documents. A practical tip for bidders: Register early on EPADS and thoroughly review the bidding documents to avoid last-minute technical issues and ensure compliance with all submission requirements.