Digital Thermal Offset Plates Supply

The Pakistan Security Printing Corporation in Karachi, Sindh, is procuring Digital Thermal Offset Plates for the fiscal year 2026-27. This procurement is critical for maintaining the high standards of printing operations at the Corporation. Items being procured: - DIGITAL THERMAL OFFSET PLATES (POSITIVE) with spectral sensitivity of 830 NM - Thickness of 0.30 MM - Size 1030 MM X 770 MM - Quantity: 4500 plates These plates must be compatible with existing Kodak Computer-to-Plate (CTP) systems and Heidelberg sheet-fed offset presses. The technical scope includes plates with minimum 2400 dpi imaging resolution, AM, FM, and hybrid screening compatibility, and a minimum run length of 100,000 impressions without baking and 500,000 impressions with baking. Plates must be burr-free, press-safe, and meet ISO 9001 quality standards. Packaging must be factory-sealed, light-tight, moisture-resistant, and clearly labeled with manufacturer details, batch number, manufacturing and expiry dates, and storage conditions. Eligibility requires valid Manufacturer Authorization Certificates, ISO 9001 certification, and preferably ISO 14001 certification. Bidders must submit technical datasheets, compatibility declarations, product certificates of origin, and sample plates for trial. The delivery schedule mandates completion within 30 days of purchase order issuance. The tender follows a Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method with a bid validity of 90 days. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by August 6, 2026, 11:00 AM, with original bid security submitted physically to the specified Karachi address. Manual bids are not accepted. The procuring agency emphasizes compliance with all bidding instructions and encourages bidders to register on EPADS v2.0 early to avoid last-minute issues. A practical tip for bidders: ensure all mandatory documents, including manufacturer authorization and quality certificates, are complete and uploaded correctly on EPADS to avoid disqualification. Early registration and bid submission on EPADS v2.0 is crucial to participate successfully in this procurement.