Appointment of Reputed Chartered Accountant/Audit Firm for Annual Accounts of PSQCA

The Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA), operating under the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of Pakistan, is seeking bids from reputable Chartered Accountant firms. The procurement is for the appointment of a reputed Chartered Accountant/Audit Firm to prepare and certify the annual accounts of PSQCA Head Office, Regional Offices, Laboratories, and subordinate formations for the Financial Years 2024-25 and 2025-26. Items being procured: - Preparation and certification of annual accounts for PSQCA Head Office - Preparation and certification of annual accounts for Regional Offices - Preparation and certification of annual accounts for Laboratories - Preparation and certification of annual accounts for subordinate formations This tender is issued by the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority based in Karachi. The scope includes comprehensive audit services covering multiple offices and laboratories under PSQCA. Interested firms must have valid QCR Rating/Certification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and demonstrate strong professional standing in public sector organizations. The tender documents and Terms of Reference (TORs) can be obtained free of cost from the PSQCA office during office hours (0900 to 1600 hours), Monday to Friday, or downloaded from the official PSQCA website www.psqca.com.pk. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security equivalent to 3% of the total bid value and delivered to the specified address by 11:00 hours on the closing date. Bids will be opened at 11:30 hours on the same day in the presence of bidders or their authorized representatives. Electronic submissions are accepted through EPADS V2.0 at https://epads.gov.pk. This tender is also available on the PPRA website www.ppra.org.pk. Firms should ensure they meet all eligibility criteria including valid ICAP certification and experience with public sector audits. Timely submission of both Technical and Financial proposals is critical. One practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the TORs and ensure all required documentation, including bid security and certifications, are complete to avoid disqualification. Early collection of tender documents and clarifications from PSQCA can also help in preparing a competitive bid.