Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The Engineering Development Board (EDB), a federal agency under the Ministry of Industries and Production, is seeking proposals from qualified third-party audit firms to conduct a comprehensive financial audit of the PAVE Scheme. This is a consultancy services engagement issued on a national basis through a single-stage two-envelope procurement process. The audit firm will be responsible for performing detailed financial audit procedures in accordance with applicable auditing standards and will deliver findings, recommendations and a formal audit report. The contract is based in Islamabad, at the EDB complex located at Building 5-A, Constitution Avenue.
Eligible bidders must be registered audit firms with requisite professional credentials and demonstrated experience in financial auditing of government schemes and development projects. Bidders are required to submit evidence of relevant qualifications, past audit experience, technical capacity and financial stability. A bid securing declaration is mandatory. All proposals must comply with integrity pact requirements and include a performance guarantee as specified in the bidding documents.
Bid documents are available from the EDB office or through the contact information provided. Proposals must be submitted in two envelopes (technical and financial) to the EDB office before the closing date. The bid opening will occur on the specified date at the EDB premises in Islamabad. Interested firms should contact the Deputy Manager at +92-312-559-9926 or email aslam@edb.gov.pk for further details and document procurement.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
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EDB is procuring a one-off financial audit of the PAVE Scheme through a two-envelope tender. This is a services contract of medium scale for qualified audit firms. The tender structure appears formal with integrity pact and performance guarantee requirements, suggesting a substantive audit scope. Audit firms with government and development sector experience will have competitive advantage. The closing date of August 4, 2026 provides moderate preparation time.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered audit firms with professional credentials and documented financial audit experience. Typically required are ICAP or ICAEW membership, tax registration (NTN), SECP registration, and evidence of prior audits of comparable complexity. No specific turnover threshold is stated; bidders should verify in the full terms of reference.