This tender from the Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA) in Islamabad calls for expert consultancy services in legal retainer support and external auditing. The PDA, a statutory body under the Digital Nation Pakistan Act 2025, leads the country’s digital transformation and governance initiatives, requiring specialized professional services to ensure compliance and financial integrity. The scope includes provision of legal services on retainer basis and engagement of an external auditor. These services are critical to support PDA’s regulatory and implementation functions, including harmonizing digital standards and executing the National Digital Masterplan. The work will be based in Islamabad, demanding familiarity with federal regulatory frameworks and digital governance challenges. Bidders should ensure they meet the relevant PEC consultancy categories and maintain active FBR/ATL status for the fiscal year 2025-26. This is essential to comply with government procurement rules and to avoid disqualification. The tender follows a Single-Stage, Two-Envelope process, requiring separate technical and financial bids. Submission deadline is set for 2nd February 2026 at 1100 hours, with bid opening at 1130 hours the same day. Proposals must be submitted online via the EPADS portal. The physical address for correspondence is the 7th Floor, Kohsar Block, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the Terms of Reference available on the PDA website and EPADS portal to ensure all technical requirements and documentation, including Earnest Money and Call Deposit Receipt (CDR), are correctly prepared to avoid common pitfalls during bid evaluation.