Institute of Advanced Virology – for Appointment
of Auditor (FY 2026–27)
1. Nature of Work
Tender Purpose: Appointment of Auditor
for FY 2026–27 for Institute of Advanced Virology.
Work includes:
- Statutory/financial
audit
- Verification
of books of accounts
- Bank
reconciliation
- Tax
compliance (EPF, TDS, GST, IT)
- Investment
verification
- Procurement
compliance check
- Fixed
deposit verification
- Internal
control review
- Audit
certificates for projects (without extra fee)
- Compliance
review of previous audit objections
- Monthly
irregularity reporting
- Final
audit report submission
2. Eligibility Criteria
To apply, the CA/Firm must have:
Valid ICAI registration
C&AG empanelment for autonomous
institutions
Registered office in Kerala
Minimum 5 years’ audit experience in:
- Government
organizations
- Autonomous
bodies
- Academic
institutions (State/Central Govt.)
3. Firm Requirements
The firm must provide:
- ICAI
registration certificate
- Membership
certificate of practice
- C&AG
empanelment proof
- PAN
- GST
registration
- Latest
Income Tax Return
- Blacklist-free
declaration
- No
criminal/legal case declaration
- Partner
details
- Turnover
proof (last 3 years)
- Existing
audit assignment details (Annexure A)
4. Advance Requirements (Pre-bid Preparation)
Before submission:
- Prepare
Technical Bid in prescribed format
- Prepare
Financial Bid in separate sealed envelope
- Attach
all supporting documents
- Submit
undertaking on firm letterhead
- Mention
experience and manpower strength
- Ensure
bid entries are legible and complete
5. Location Requirement
Mandatory:
- Registered
office must be in Kerala
Work location:
Institute of Advanced Virology
Bio 360 Life Sciences Park
Thonnakkal, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – 695317
6. Contract Details
Tender Type: Two-bid system
Important Dates:
- Published:
24 April 2026
- Last
Date: 25 May 2026
- Technical
Opening: 26 May 2026
- Rate
Validity: Until 31 July 2026
Contract Period:
Financial Year 2026–27
7. Financial Details
Financial bid must include:
- Lump-sum
total fee
- Inclusive
of GST
- Inclusive
of all charges
Important:
No extra fee for:
- Project
audit certificates
- Additional
institute-required certificates