Hiring of Consultancy Services for Tax Consultancy Firm by Port Qasim Authority

The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) Karachi invites qualified consultancy firms for hiring consultancy services specifically for tax consultancy under the reference number P86605. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to utilize reserved funds to cover eligible payments for consultancy services related to tax matters. Items being procured: - Consultancy services for tax consultancy firm The procurement process will be conducted through the e-procurement system EPADS v2.0, requiring bidders to be registered on the platform. The procedure follows the Single Stage-Two Envelope method under the Principal Method of Procurement, adopting Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) in line with Public Procurement Rules 2004 and related regulations. Bidders must submit a bid security in the form of a Pay Order or Bid Security Declaration as described in the bidding documents. All bidding documents, including detailed terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements, are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/86605. Proposals must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 on or before Friday, September 18, 2026, by 12:00 PM. The opening of proposals will take place the same day at 12:30 PM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Firms not yet registered on EPADS v2.0 are advised to register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for registration is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. The Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) is notified for this procurement as per Rule 48 of Public Procurement Rules 2004. Notification copies are available on the procuring agency's website and on EPADS v2.0 as well as the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) website at www.ppra.org.pk. Interested bidders should ensure compliance with all registration and submission requirements to avoid disqualification. Timely registration on EPADS and careful preparation of technical and financial bids according to the QCBS method will enhance chances of success. This tender is issued by the Port Qasim Authority, Karachi, Sindh, a key maritime authority managing port operations and development. Bidders should note the strict deadline and electronic submission requirements to participate effectively.