Consultancy Services for Selection of Financial Auditors for M-6 Motorway Development Project Sections 4 and 5

The National Highway Authority (NHA) Islamabad invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from eligible audit firms for consultancy services related to the selection of financial auditors for the M-6 Motorway Development Project, specifically Sections 4 and 5 covering Naushehro Feroz-Ranipur (60.90 km) and Ranipur-Sukkur (59.88 km) respectively. This consultancy is financed through an installment sale mode by the Islamic Development Bank and aims to hire a State Bank 'A' Rated Chartered Accountant firm to conduct financial audits for the Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway (M-6) Sections 4 and 5. Items being procured: - Consultancy services for selection of financial auditors The scope includes consultancy services to select a financial auditor who will work under the terms of reference (TOR) provided by NHA. The project duration for the selection is three years. Interested Chartered Accountant firms must demonstrate their qualifications, experience in similar assignments, and availability of skilled staff. Firms may associate with others via joint ventures or sub-consultancies but must clearly indicate the nature of association. The lead firm must be a State Bank of Pakistan 'A' rated firm, and all partners must be registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan. A pre-submission meeting is scheduled for August 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM in the NHA Auditorium. Expressions of Interest must be submitted in writing (in person, by mail, or encrypted email) by September 11, 2026, at 11:30 AM and will be opened the same day at 12:00 PM. The submission address is the Procurement and Contract Administration Section, 2nd Floor, NHA Headquarters, 28-Mauve Area, Sector G-9/1, Islamabad. Bidders are advised to carefully review the EOI template and TOR available on the NHA website (www.nha.gov.pk) before submission. Ensuring timely submission and compliance with the detailed shortlisting criteria will be critical for consideration. Earnest Money or Bid Security requirements are as per procurement guidelines. This opportunity is ideal for firms with proven expertise in financial audits of large infrastructure projects and familiarity with public sector procurement policies. One practical tip for bidders: Attend the pre-submission meeting to clarify any doubts and gain insights into the evaluation criteria, which can significantly improve your proposal's competitiveness.