Hiring for the Services of Tax Consultancy Firm

The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) Karachi is inviting qualified firms for the hiring of tax consultancy services for the fiscal year 2026-27. This procurement is planned under the funds reserved by the Port Qasim Authority and aims to engage a competent tax consultancy firm to provide expert consultancy services related to tax matters. Items being procured: - Hiring for the services of tax consultancy firm The procurement will be conducted through a Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure using the Open Competitive Bidding method with Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) as per Public Procurement Rules 2004. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the EPADS v2.0 platform. All proposals must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of a Pay Order or Bid Securing Declaration as described in the bidding documents. Interested firms must register on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/86605. The deadline for submission is Monday, September 7, 2026, by 12:30 PM, with proposals opening the same day at 12:00 PM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Firms not registered on EPADS v2.0 may register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for registration is available on YouTube. Eligibility criteria include compliance with PEC categories if applicable, valid FBR/ATL registration, and submission of earnest money as per the bidding documents. The procurement is governed by the Public Procurement Rules 2004, and grievance redressal is available through the Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC). Bidders are advised to carefully review the detailed terms, conditions, and specifications available on the EPADS portal and the Port Qasim Authority website. Timely electronic submission is critical to avoid disqualification. Ensure all required documents and bid security are complete and valid before submission. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for tax consultancy firms to engage with a major maritime authority in Karachi, providing professional services in a competitive and transparent procurement environment.