Hiring of Consultant to Conduct Statutory Financial Audit of National Skills University Islamabad

The National Skills University Islamabad is procuring consultancy services for the statutory financial audit of its accounts for the financial year 2025-26. This procurement is specifically for the hiring of qualified consultants to conduct a comprehensive audit of the university's financial statements and records in Islamabad Capital Territory. The scope includes auditing all university accounts, financial statements, and accounting records in accordance with applicable auditing standards and company laws. The audit will verify that funds have been properly accounted for and disbursed as per the University Act, and will include a detailed report on the accounts, balance sheets, profit and loss accounts, and asset management systems. The successful bidder must be registered with FBR, be a member of ICAP, have experience in both government and private sectors, and be listed in the QCR rating updated till March 31, 2026. They must also provide a list of approved auditors with category A & B as per State Bank of Pakistan and submit an affidavit confirming no blacklisting or bankruptcy. The bid must include a bid security of Rs 20,000 in the form of a CDR and a non-refundable tender fee of Rs 5,000. Bids must be submitted online through EPADS v2.0 by the deadline of Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:30 AM, with bid opening at 11:00 AM the same day. Manual submissions will not be accepted. The submission address for the original bid security is Faiz - Ahmed - Faiz Road, Sector H 8/1, Islamabad. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all mandatory documents and affidavits are attached as incomplete proposals will be rejected. Also, registration on EPADS v2.0 should be completed well in advance to avoid last-minute issues. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for qualified audit firms to engage with a reputable academic institution and contribute to its financial transparency and governance.