Procurement of Answer Sheets and Printing Paper for Board Examinations Sargodha

The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Sargodha invites bids through the Punjab e-Procurement System (eP) for the procurement of answer sheets and printing paper required for upcoming board examinations. This notice is relevant for suppliers specializing in stationery and printing materials, particularly those with experience in large-scale educational supply contracts. Items being procured: - Answer Sheets (17x27 inch, 68 GSM, 15,000 reams, Rs. 3,44,25,000/- estimated price, CDR 5% Rs. 17,21,250/-) - Printing Paper (A3, 297x420 mm, 80 GSM, 5,000 reams, Ik, AA, HP, Paper or equivalent, Rs. 2,11,07,000/- estimated price) - Printing Paper (F4A, 216x343 mm, 80 GSM, 1,000 reams, One brand or equivalent) - Printing Paper (A4, 210x297 mm, 80 GSM, 5,000 reams, Ik, AA, HP, Paper One brand or equivalent) Suppliers must ensure that all paper meets the specified GSM and size requirements. The answer sheets are intended for official board examination use, so quality and compliance with specifications are critical. Bidders must submit a CDR (Call Deposit Receipt) equivalent to 5% of the estimated price as earnest money. Only registered suppliers on the Punjab e-Procurement System (eP) are eligible to participate. Bids must be submitted online by 06-10-2026 at 1:30 PM, and will be opened the same day at 2:00 PM. Late submissions will not be entertained. All bidders must be on the FBR Active Taxpayers List (ATL) and comply with the Punjab Procurement Rules 2014. For further details, visit the official websites provided below. A practical tip: double-check your bid documents for compliance with the technical specifications and ensure your CDR is correctly calculated and attached, as incomplete submissions are a common cause for disqualification in such high-value educational procurements.