Supply of Degree Folders for Virtual University Islamabad

This tender invites qualified suppliers in Islamabad to provide degree folders for the Virtual University of Pakistan under the Stationery & Printing category. The procurement is managed by the Virtual University of Pakistan, ensuring quality and timely delivery of educational stationery. The scope includes supplying 18,000 degree folders sized 11.5 x 9 inches, made with hard rexene and Jarsi 1mm thickness, foam sheet 2mm local, imported lasani sheet hardboard 2mm, silky cloth 1mm imported off-white, and local ribbon ½ inch. The folders feature a golden embossed VU logo 2.5 x 3.5 inches on the front. Samples can be inspected at the VU Head Office in Islamabad during working hours. The folders must be packed in cartons of 60 each with quantity markings. Bidders must be registered taxpayers appearing on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) and comply with FBR requirements for the 2025-26 financial year. PEC registration is advised for credibility though not explicitly stated. Earnest Money of PKR 150,000 is required via Demand Draft, Pay Order, Call Deposit Receipt, or Bank Guarantee. Tender fee of PKR 1,000 must be deposited online with Allied Bank Limited and original deposit slip attached. Bids must be valid for three months and comply with PPRA rules. Submission deadline is **March 30, 2026**, with bids to be submitted by **3:30 PM** at the Procurement Department, Directorate of Finance, Virtual University of Pakistan, Sir Syed Memorial Society Building, 19-Ataturk Avenue, G-5/1, Islamabad. The technical and financial bids will be opened at **4:00 PM** on the same day. Bidders must upload bids on EPADS and submit hard copies in sealed envelopes. Pro-Tip: Ensure the original bid security and tender fee deposit slip are included in the same envelope to avoid disqualification. Also, verify that the uploaded bid and hard copy bear the same bidder name to maintain responsiveness.