Hiring Consultant for Third-Party Forensic Analysis of SNGPL & SSGC Revenue Requirement

This tender from the Ministry of Energy, Petroleum Division in Islamabad calls for a consultancy to conduct a forensic analysis of the revenue requirements of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC). The assignment focuses on reviewing OGRA-determined revenue requirements, covering fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25, with a retrospective look at 3 to 5 years. The scope includes cost of gas, regulated returns, technical and commercial losses, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. The consultant will perform a detailed forensic, regulatory, operational, and financial review, producing key deliverables such as an inception report, interim updates, draft final report, and a final report with executive summary. The work requires expertise in forensic audits, utility regulation, energy economics, and legal/regulatory frameworks. The project duration is six months from inception, contingent on timely data access. Bidders should ensure they meet the mandatory criteria including relevant forensic audit experience, registration with federal/provincial tax authorities, and a qualified team composition. Firms must be registered with applicable authorities and demonstrate prior experience in tariff and revenue requirement analysis. The tender advises compliance with PEC categories and FBR/ATL status for the fiscal year 2025-26. The submission deadline is set for 15 January 2026, with bids to be submitted via the PPRA e-Procurement System (EPADS). The physical office for correspondence is Petroleum House, G 5/2 AtaTurk Avenue, Islamabad. The technical and financial bids will be evaluated under the QCBS method. Pro-Tip: Ensure your Technical Bid clearly highlights forensic audit experience and includes a detailed team composition. Also, verify the Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) requirements and stamp duty as per the newspaper advertisement to avoid disqualification.