Third-Party Audit and Review of Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA)

This tender issued by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) Islamabad invites reputed firms, organizations, joint ventures, or consortia to conduct a comprehensive third-party audit and review of the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA). The assignment focuses on evaluating PSQCA's legal, operational, institutional, technical, and human resource frameworks, including detailed audits of its units and laboratories across Islamabad. The scope covers assessment of quality control infrastructure, certification marks schemes, accreditation status, financial viability, and alignment with international standards. The review will also analyze stakeholder satisfaction, operational efficiency, and propose actionable reforms for digitalization, business process re-engineering, and KPI-based performance management. The consultancy requires firms with a minimum of five years' experience in auditing public sector or scientific organizations, registered with SECP and FBR, and listed on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL). The evaluation criteria emphasize relevant experience, technical expertise, methodology, and financial strength. The contract duration is three months, with deliverables including inception reports, baseline assessments, governance reviews, operational and HR assessments, financial sustainability analysis, and a final evaluation report. The firm must submit bids electronically via EPADS 2.0 before the deadline. Bidders should ensure compliance with PEC categories, maintain valid FBR registration, and meet 2025-26 tax and regulatory requirements. The bid security is 2% of the bid value, and a performance bond of 10% of the contract value is required upon award. The tender follows PPRA Rules 2004 and mandates strict adherence to anti-corruption and conflict of interest policies. The submission deadline is set for 7th April 2026 at 11:00 AM, with technical bids opening at 11:30 AM the same day at MoST's Committee Room, Islamabad. Bidders must submit sealed bid security in hard copy before the closing date. The physical address for correspondence is Ministry of Science and Technology, 1-Constitution Avenue, Sector G-5/2, Islamabad. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid includes all mandatory documents such as firm registration, ATL proof, audited financial statements, and affidavits against blacklisting. Pay special attention to the bid security format and submission deadlines to avoid disqualification. Also, attend the pre-bid meeting on 1st April 2026 to clarify any technical or procedural queries.