Hiring of Tax Consultancy Services for Sales Tax Refunds of PIDC and NIPDMC

This tender invites qualified tax consultancy firms or individuals in Karachi to assist Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) with sales tax refunds and related matters. The consultancy focuses on recovering pending sales tax refunds for PIDC and its merged undertaking, National Industrial Parks Development & Management Company (NIPDMC). The scope includes reviewing refund records, filing condonation applications, obtaining Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) approvals, and pursuing refunds through legal channels including the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO). The consultant will handle complex tax refund cases involving significant amounts, including Rs. 40.59 million for NIPDMC and Rs. 63.56 million for PIDC. The work requires detailed review of financial records, legal documentation, and coordination with tax authorities. The assignment is based in Karachi and demands expertise in tax laws, refund procedures, and negotiation with FBR and FTO offices. Bidders should ensure compliance with PEC and FBR registration requirements, maintain valid ATL status for the 2025-26 financial year, and provide an affidavit confirming no blacklisting. The consultancy contract is for two years, extendable by one year, with payments linked to refund recoveries. Proposals must be submitted electronically via PPRA EPADS, accompanied by a refundable bid security of Rs. 50,000 in pay order form. The submission deadline is set for 20th January 2026 at 11:00 am, with bid opening at 11:30 am on the same day. Proposals must be submitted through the EPADS portal only. The physical address for original bid security submission and correspondence is Manager Finance, Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation (Pvt.) Ltd., 2nd Floor, PIDC House, Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road, Karachi. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the bid security submission process; scanned copies must accompany the electronic proposal, but the original pay order must reach the PIDC office before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Also, ensure all legal and tax compliance documents are up to date to prevent delays during evaluation.