Mar
05
2026
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Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited offerings sealed tenders are invited in three packets from chartered accountant firms for appointment as tax consultant for financial year 2026-2027

Gandhinagar, Gujarat | Posted: 25 Feb 2026 | Views: 1

1.What the Tender Is For

 Comprehensive Tax Consultancy Services covering:

  • Direct Taxes (Income Tax, TDS, etc.)
  • Indirect Taxes (GST, VAT, Customs, etc.)
  • Compliance, advisory, litigation & representation

Contract period:

  • 1 year (from 1 April 2026)
  • Extendable by 1–2 years if performance is good

2.Scope of Work (Very Extensive)

 Direct Tax Services

Includes:

  • TDS/TCS compliance & returns
  • Advance tax calculation
  • Income tax return filing
  • Handling notices & appeals
  • Representation up to ITAT
  • Tax audit (if applicable)
  • Foreign remittance certification (15CA/15CB)
  • Professional opinions on contracts

   GST & Indirect Tax Services

  • GST return filing (monthly & annual)
  • Reconciliation with books
  • GST audit
  • Handling scrutiny & notices
  • Representation before authorities
  • Compliance verification

 Other Tax Areas Covered

  • VAT / Sales Tax matters
  • Service Tax matters
  • Customs duties
  • Litigation & appellate proceedings
  • Advisory on new tax laws

 Monthly Compliance Requirement

  • Monthly tax compliance review within 5 days of next month
  • Issue compliance certificate to GMRC

 Strict Service Timelines

Examples from the compliance table (page 5):

  • TDS returns → before due date
  • GST returns → 3 days before due date
  • Reply to tax notices → within 2 working days
  • Written opinions → within 3 working days

 Delay penalty:
Up to 3% of monthly bill (max 10%)

3. Fees & Payment Terms

  • Quote monthly consultancy fee
  • Includes all charges (no extra payments)
  • Taxes quoted separately
  • 5% retention from each bill (released after 6 months)
  • Payment within 15 days of valid bill

4. Who Can Apply (Eligibility)

Mandatory Conditions

 CA firm with office in Ahmedabad or Gandhinagar
 Minimum 5 years existence
 At least 3 similar tax consultancy assignments in last 5 years
 Experience with infrastructure companies or govt entities
 Average annual professional fees
2 crore (last 3 years)
 Valid PAN, TAN, GST
 ICAI registration

5.Technical Evaluation (Important)

Minimum technical score required: 70 points

Marks based on:

  • Firm experience
  • Number of assignments
  • Work with infrastructure companies
  • Revenue size of firm
  • Location

6. Final Selection Method

Weighted evaluation (QCBS-style)

  • Technical weight: 75%
  • Financial weight: 25%

Highest combined score wins.

 How to Submit the Bid

Three-Envelope System

You must submit:

 Technical Bid
Financial Bid
Tender Fee envelope

All placed inside one large sealed cover.

 

 

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