Engagement of External Auditor for Financial Year 2026-27 by Jinnah Medical Construction Company-JMC

The Jinnah Medical Construction Company-JMC (JMC), a public-sector, not-for-profit company wholly owned by the Government of Pakistan, invites proposals for the engagement of an External Auditor for the Financial Year 2026-27. This consultancy service is based in Islamabad and involves conducting an independent external/statutory audit of JMC's financial statements for the period from 01 July 2026 to 30 June 2027. The audit will be performed in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) adopted by ICAP, the Companies Act 2017, and other relevant laws and regulations. Items being procured: - Engagement of External Auditor for FY 2026-27 The scope includes audit of financial statements, books of account, material transactions, assets and liabilities, government funds, and project expenditures. Deliverables include an audit plan, independent auditor's report, audited financial statements with notes, management letter/internal control memorandum, audit findings meeting, and statutory reports as required by law. Eligibility criteria require the audit firm to be Category 'A' ranked by the State Bank of Pakistan, affiliated with a global audit firm, registered with the Audit Oversight Board, and compliant with independence and ethical standards. The firm must have relevant statutory audit experience, preferably with public-sector or government-funded organizations, and possess adequate qualified personnel. The procurement follows a Single Stage Two Envelope procedure via the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0. Bidders must submit proposals online by Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with financial proposals opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Manual submissions are not accepted. Bid security in the form of a Pay Order or Bid Securing Declaration is mandatory. A pre-bid meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM at 4th Floor, Ufone Tower, Jinnah Avenue, Blue Area, Islamabad. Interested bidders should ensure registration on EPADS v2.0 and review all bidding documents carefully. The evaluation will be based on a 70% technical and 30% financial weighting under the QCBS method. For successful bidding, ensure compliance with all eligibility requirements, timely submission through EPADS, and proper preparation of technical and financial proposals. Contact the Chief Procurement Supply Chain Officer at JMC for clarifications. This is a significant opportunity for qualified audit firms to contribute to a major public-sector healthcare infrastructure entity in Islamabad. One practical tip: Register early on EPADS v2.0 and attend the pre-bid meeting to clarify any doubts and avoid last-minute submission issues.