Audit of Financial Statement of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) invites eligible and qualified bidders to submit proposals for the consultancy services of Audit of Financial Statement of PTA for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is conducted under the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique through the Single Stage-One Envelope procedure in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2026. The audit assignment involves providing an independent opinion on the financial statements of PTA prepared under double entry system and accounting policies stated in the Accounting Manual. The scope includes audit of capital and revenue transactions, license fees, spectrum fees, penalties, and other dues collected by PTA, ensuring compliance with Government audit requirements and international auditing standards. Items being procured: - Audit of PTA yearly Financial Statements (1 quantity) The audit will be conducted primarily at PTA's head office located in Islamabad, with the final audit reports and financial statements required by 30th September each year. The successful firm must have a satisfactory QCR rating by ICAP, be listed in the Audit Oversight Board's registered audit firms, have minimum five years of audit experience of public sector organizations including regulatory authorities through their Islamabad office, and be on the Active Taxpayer List maintained by FBR. Bid security is required in the form of a Bid Securing Declaration. Proposals must be submitted electronically through EPADS v2.0 portal only; manual submissions will not be accepted. The deadline for submission is Monday, November 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM, with opening at 11:30 AM the same day. The bid documents and clarifications are available on EPADS portal. Bidders are advised to carefully review the detailed terms, conditions, eligibility criteria, and evaluation methodology provided in the RFP documents. One practical tip for bidders: ensure timely registration and submission on EPADS v2.0 platform and provide all required documentation including firm registration, tax compliance, and bid securing declaration to avoid disqualification. Contact the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) at F-5/1, Islamabad for any queries.