Invitation to Bid - Financial Audit Services - Audit report; CA Firm in SOUTH ANDAMAN, ANDAMAN & NICOBAR

The eligibility requirements for participation in this tender include being a registered Chartered Accountant firm with valid certification. Bidders must demonstrate experience in conducting financial audits, particularly for government entities or equivalent organizations. Furthermore, firms must comply with regional laws and be able to provide necessary documents for verification purposes.

Bidders are required to submit relevant certificates along with their proposals. These typically include the registration certificate as a Chartered Accountant firm, tax registration documents, and prior audit completion letters or experience certificates. All submitted documentation should be verifiable to ensure compliance and integrity.

Proposals must be submitted electronically via the dedicated online portal specified in the tender documentation. Bidders should make sure all required documents are included and saved in the accepted formats, which generally comprise PDF and Word documents. Any proposal submitted after the specified deadlines will not be considered for evaluation.

Firms selected for this tender may be asked to submit a performance security deposit, which ensures that the awarded entity adheres to the outlined terms and conditions of the agreement. This performance guarantee typically amounts to a specified percentage of the total contract value and is intended to protect the interests of the issuing authority against any default by the appointed firm.

Yes, this tender has specific provisions that benefit Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs). These may include relaxation in eligibility criteria or evaluation weighting favoring MSEs. Startups may also receive additional encouragement through extended timelines and support in preparing compliant bids, promoting inclusiveness in the bidding process.