Hiring of Internal Audit Firm for FY 2025-26 at CPGCL GENCO-II TPS Guddu

This tender invites qualified internal audit firms to conduct a comprehensive internal audit for the financial year 2025-26 at Central Power Generation Company Limited (CPGCL), GENCO-II, TPS Guddu, located in Kashmore, Sindh. The department requires an experienced audit firm to evaluate internal controls, corporate governance, risk management, and compliance with applicable laws and standards. The scope covers financial and operational audits, including verification of income and expenses, asset management, procurement, payroll, and contract compliance with major agreements such as those with GE Global Services GmbH and Hydro Electric Power System Engineering Company. The audit will also cover statutory compliance under the SOE Act 2023, Companies Act 2017, and PPRA rules. The firm will be expected to work on-site and provide detailed reports to the CPGCL Audit Committee. Bidders must meet eligibility criteria including a minimum 'B' ranking by the State Bank of Pakistan, satisfactory QCR rating by ICAP, and valid tax registrations. The firm must secure at least 70 marks in the technical evaluation to qualify for financial bid opening. The contract period is one year with possible renewal, and the procurement follows the Public Procurement Rules 2025 with a Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method. Submission deadline is set for 02:00 PM on **April 10, 2026**, with bid opening at 02:30 PM the same day via the EPADS v2.0 online portal. The physical address for bid security submission is CPGCL, GENCO-II, TPS Guddu, Kashmore, Sindh. Bidders must submit bids online; manual submissions are not accepted. Pro-Tip: Ensure your firm's documentation clearly demonstrates compliance with the eligibility criteria and technical evaluation parameters, especially your experience in the power sector and government audits. Missing or incomplete bid security documents can lead to immediate disqualification, so submit originals timely. Also, register early on EPADS v2.0 to avoid last-minute technical issues.