Hiring of Consulting Firm for Tax Filing and Advisory Services for CAA Employees Pension Fund Trust

The Pakistan Airports Authority, through its CAA Employees Pension Fund Trust based in Karachi, Sindh, is procuring consultancy services for tax filing and advisory related works covering financial years 2026-27, 2027-28, and 2028-29. This procurement invites reputed tax and financial advisory firms to provide comprehensive services including filing of annual income tax returns, follow-up on tax refunds, obtaining tax exemption certificates, responding to tax notices, and offering advisory on other tax-related matters as they arise. The scope of work requires firms to have strong expertise in tax compliance and advisory, with a focus on government and semi-government sector experience. Firms must submit a technical bid accompanied by a refundable bid security of Rs. 10,000 in the form of a pay order or demand draft. The technical bid will be evaluated first, and only technically qualified firms will have their financial bids opened. The submission process follows a Single Stage – Two Envelope Procedure, requiring separate sealed envelopes for technical and financial proposals. Eligibility criteria include registration with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) with at least 10 years of experience, registration with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), and inclusion on the Active Tax Payers' List (ATL). Firms must also provide an undertaking on a non-judicial stamp paper confirming they are not blacklisted or debarred by any government or international organization. The last date for submission is **May 12, 2026, before 10:00 AM**, with bids to be submitted both electronically via the PPRA EPADS portal and in hard copy to the Pension Branch Office of the Additional Director Finance Disbursement at HQPAA. Late submissions will not be considered. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all documents are complete, legible, and properly signed by authorized representatives to avoid disqualification. Careful attention to the bid security requirements and submission format will enhance the chances of success in this competitive process.