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Gail India Limited, a central government-backed energy group, seeks a service vendor to provide Annual VAT Audit, retainership and other compliance services in Bangalore, Karnataka. The scope is administrative and financial compliance support, focusing on VAT audit and ongoing statutory obligations. The opportunity is aimed at firms with demonstrated capability in tax audits, statutory filings, and retainer-based advisory. The tender emphasizes adherence to attached ATC and SOW documents and requires alignment with Gail’s internal compliance framework. The unique aspect is the integration of VAT audit with ongoing compliance retainer services for a Bangalore-based operation.
Service category: Annual VAT Audit and compliance retainership
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
No BOQ quantity or unit specified in available data
Attached SOW/ATC governs scope, methodology, and deliverables
Regulatory alignment with Karnataka VAT laws and Gail India Limited internal controls
Requirements for audit credentials and prior experience in energy sector compliance
ATC and SOW attachments govern scope and quoting requirements
No explicit EMD or payment terms visible; to be confirmed in attachments
Delivery and timeline details to be clarified in ATC/SOW documents
Submission must include GST, PAN, experience and financial documents
Compliance with internal governance and statutory standards is mandatory
Payment terms to be defined in ATC/SOW attachments; early clarity required in bid submission
Delivery timelines to be specified in SOW; retainer engagements typically include ongoing monthly deliverables
Penalties, if any, will be described in ATC; bidders should anticipate standard non-performance penalties
Proven track record in VAT audits and regulatory compliance services
Experience in the energy sector or similar large corporates
Financial stability evidenced by recent financial statements
Quantity
1
Similar Category
Hiring of Consultancy Services - Percentage based
Bid Type
Single Packet Bid
Bid Validity
90 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Tech Clarification Time
3 Days
EMD Required
No
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
No
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
No
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Tender Category
Service
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
No
Item Category
Custom Bid for Services - Annual VAT Audit, Retainership and other compliance services
Payment Timelines
Payments shall be made to the Seller within 15 days of issue of service delivery acceptance certificate (SDAC) and on-line submission of bills (This is in supersession of 10 days time as provided in clause 12 of GeM GTC)
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Bengaluru Urban
Delivery Pincodes
560092
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dangeti Sailaja Devi | 560092,#323,Kodigehalli main road, sahakarnagar, Bengaluru | Bengaluru Urban | Karnataka | 560092 | Project / Lumpsum Based | - | - |
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Extended Deadline
22-Oct-2026, 1:30 pm
Opening Date
23-Oct-2026, 1:30 pm
Extended Deadline
19-Oct-2026, 1:30 pm
Opening Date
20-Oct-2026, 1:30 pm
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GST registration certificate
Permanent Account Number (PAN) card
Experience certificates in VAT/audit/compliance services
Financial statements or turnover evidence for last 2-3 years
EMD/Security deposit details as per ATC (if required in attachments)
Technical bid documents demonstrating VAT audit capabilities
OEM authorizations or partner agreements (if applicable to services)
Any statutory licenses applicable to tax auditing services
Key insights about KARNATAKA tender market
Submit as per attached ATC/SOW with GST, PAN, experience certificates, and financial statements. Ensure alignment with Gail India Limited internal policies and provide VAT audit methodology and retainer plan. The tender requires adherence to the SOW and may specify EMD in the attachments.
Required documents include GST certificate, PAN, up-to-date experience certificates in VAT/audit, financial statements for the last 2-3 years, and technical bid demonstrating VAT advisory capabilities. Include any statutory licenses and partner or OEM authorizations if applicable.
Standards are described in the attached ATC/SOW; bidders must follow Karnataka VAT regulations, Gail’s internal governance, and provide comprehensive VAT audit methodologies, with evidence of prior compliant engagements in the energy sector.
Exact timelines are defined in the SOW; retainer-based delivery usually covers ongoing monthly deliverables and periodic VAT audits, with milestones aligned to financial year events and regulatory deadlines.
Payment terms will be specified in the ATC/SOW; bidders should anticipate retainer invoicing cycles, with possible monthly or quarterly billing tied to deliverables, and compliance with Gail India Limited payment policies.
The EMD amount is not disclosed in the available data; refer to the ATC attachments to confirm EMD, payment method, and validity period before submission.
Verify eligibility through the ATC/SOW attachments, ensuring prior VAT audit experience, financial stability, and compliance with relevant statutory requirements; ensure GST and PAN are valid and current.
Submit GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates in VAT/audit, financial statements, technical bid, and any OEM authorizations or partner agreements as specified in the ATC/SOW attachments.