Hiring of External Auditors for CAA Employees Pension Fund Trust Financial Audit FY 2023-26

This tender invites reputed Chartered Accountancy firms in Karachi to conduct statutory audits of the CAA Employees Pension Fund Trust for financial years 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26. Issued by Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), it focuses on consultancy services for auditing financial statements under International Standards on Auditing. The scope requires auditors to provide independent opinions on the Trust's financial statements, ensuring compliance with applicable auditing standards. The assignment demands firms with at least 10 years of ICAP registration experience, FBR registration, and active tax payer status. The audit will be conducted at the HQPAA office in Karachi, requiring technical and financial bids submitted in sealed envelopes, with a bid security of PKR 10,000. The evaluation will be based on technical qualifications and financial competitiveness. Bidders must hold a valid PEC category relevant to consultancy, be on the FBR Active Taxpayers List, and comply with 2025-26 fiscal year requirements. Firms blacklisted or under investigation for financial misconduct will be disqualified. The bid validity is 150 days, and the bid bond will be forfeited if the bidder withdraws after opening. Submission deadline is set for 18th March 2026 before 10:00 AM, with technical bids opened the same day at the Pakistan Airports Authority HQPAA office, Terminal 1, JIAP Karachi. Bidders must submit both online via PPRA EPADS portal and hard copies in sealed envelopes addressed to the Additional Director Finance Disbursement. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid security is attached only with the technical proposal envelope and not the financial proposal to avoid rejection. Also, double-check all documents for legibility and proper signatures to prevent disqualification.