Hiring of External Audit Firm for Non-Consultancy Services

The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (Pvt) Limited (TCP) under the Ministry of Commerce, Government of Pakistan, invites bids for the hiring of an external audit firm for non-consultancy services planned for the fiscal year 2026-27. This procurement is aimed at covering eligible payments under the contract for auditing services with reference number P89473. Items being procured: - Hiring of External Audit Firm for Non-Consultancy Services The procurement will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) version 2.0, ensuring transparency and ease of access for eligible bidders registered on the platform. The bidding process follows the Single Stage-One Envelope procedure using the Open Competitive Bidding method with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique, in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, and any subsequent regulations issued by the authority. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security as described in the bidding documents, either in the form of a Pay Order or a Bid Securing Declaration on the prescribed format. Detailed terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements are available on the EPADS portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/89473. Bidders must submit their e-bids through EPADS v2.0 on or before Monday, September 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The bids will be opened the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Vendors not yet registered on EPADS v2.0 may register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for registration is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. In compliance with Rule 48 of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, the Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) has been notified for this procurement. The notification copy is 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. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration and familiarization with the EPADS platform to avoid last-minute technical issues. Early submission of bids is recommended to comply with the strict deadline and to allow for any unforeseen challenges in the e-bidding process.