Hiring of Chartered Accountant Firm for Audit of National Construction Company (Pakistan) Limited

The National Construction Company (Pakistan) Limited (Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives) invites qualified Chartered Accountant firms to submit proposals for the audit of NCCPL for the financial years 2022-2025. This procurement is for consultancy services and will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) using a Single Stage Two Envelope procedure under Open Competitive Bidding with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS). The assignment involves professional audit and review of accounts and financial statements for the period from 01-07-2022 to 30-06-2025. Items being procured: - Hiring of CA Firm for Audit of NCCPL (1 job) The scope includes conducting audits in accordance with applicable standards, preparing draft and final audit reports, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Eligible firms must be registered partnerships or LLPs with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), possess a valid Satisfactory Quality Control Review (QCR) rating, be on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) with active NTN and STRN registrations, and have a minimum of five years operational standing with proven experience auditing public sector companies. Technical proposals will be evaluated out of 100 marks with a minimum qualifying score of 70. Financial proposals of firms scoring below 70 will be returned unopened. Bid security in the form of a Pay Order or Bid Securing Declaration is required. The contract will be awarded to the technically qualified firm offering the lowest lump-sum financial bid inclusive of all taxes and expenses. Key dates include a pre-bid meeting on October 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Pakistan Planning and Management Institute Complex, Sector H-8/1, Islamabad. Clarifications can be sought until October 26, 2026. Proposals must be submitted online via EPADS by October 29, 2026, 11:00 AM, with opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Manual submissions are not accepted. Bidders are advised to ensure timely registration on EPADS and to carefully follow submission instructions. Earnest Money and other bid security requirements must be strictly adhered to. This is a significant opportunity for CA firms with relevant public sector audit experience to engage with a federal government entity in Islamabad. For further details and submission, visit https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/158823. The procuring agency's contact person is available at +92-333-516-3454 or via email at arshadalichaudhary@gmail.com. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your firm's registration and QCR certificates are current and uploaded correctly on EPADS to avoid disqualification during technical evaluation.