Procurement of Consultancy Services for Tax Consultancy Firm

The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) Karachi invites qualified bidders for the procurement of consultancy services specifically for the hiring of a tax consultancy firm. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to cover eligible payments under the contract for tax consultancy services. Items being procured: - Consultancy services for tax consultancy firm The procurement will be conducted through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process via the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) version 2.0. Eligible bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 to participate. The procurement method follows a Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure using Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, and any instructions issued by the Authority. All proposals must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of a Pay Order or a Bid Securing Declaration as described in the bidding documents. Detailed terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements are available on the EPADS portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/86605. The deadline for submission of proposals through EPADS v2.0 is Monday, September 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Proposals will be opened the same day at 12:30 PM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Consultants or firms 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. This procurement is governed by the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, and the Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) has been notified accordingly. The notification and related documents are available on the procuring agency's website and EPADS v2.0, as well as the PPRA website at www.ppra.org.pk. Bidders are advised to ensure timely registration on EPADS and to carefully follow the submission instructions to avoid disqualification. Early preparation of the technical and financial proposals is recommended to meet the strict deadline.