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.