Procurement of Digital Thermal Offset Plates (Positive) - Qty: 1500 Nos.

The Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (Procurement) invites sealed bids for the procurement of Digital Thermal Offset Plates (Positive) with a quantity of 1500 Nos. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and will be executed in Karachi, Sindh. The items being procured are Digital Thermal Offset Plates (Positive) with spectral sensitivity of 830 nm, thickness of 0.30 mm, and size 750 mm x 840 mm. The plates should be of make Kodak, Fuji, Agfa or equivalent, suitable for high-quality wet-offset printing for banknote offset printing plates. The plates must be manufactured on electrochemically grained and anodized aluminium substrate, capable of exposure at resolutions up to 10,160 dpi, and suitable for thermal imaging in the 800-850 nm range with laser energy requirement approximately 90-130 mJ/cm². The plates should provide high-resolution image reproduction, stable imaging and processing performance, support AM screening up to approximately 450 lpi and fine FM/stochastic screening capability, and have wide operating latitude with consistent dot reproduction, image definition, dimensional stability, and reliable on-press performance. They must be suitable for medium- to long-run sheetfed wet-offset applications and provide adequate resistance to press chemicals and on-press wear. Each bidder is required to submit five (05) sample plates of the same type, size, thickness, and specification along with the bid for CTP machine trial and technical verification. The original OEM technical data sheet must also be submitted. Bids must be submitted electronically through EPADS v2.0 by Monday, October 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Manual submissions will not be entertained. The procurement will follow the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in line with Public Procurement Rules, 2026. Bid security in the form of Pay Order or Bank Guarantee is required. The procuring agency is Pakistan Security Printing Corporation located at Jinnah Avenue, Malir Halt, Karachi. Interested bidders must register on EPADS v2.0 to participate. This procurement requires compliance with eligibility criteria including FBR registration and submission of required affidavits and declarations. The successful bidder will be expected to deliver the goods within 30 days of contract award. One practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and submission of all required documents including sample plates to avoid disqualification. Items being procured: - Digital Thermal Offset Plates (Positive), Qty: 1500 Nos, Spectral Sensitivity: 830 nm, Thickness: 0.30 mm, Size: 750 mm x 840 mm, Make: Kodak/Fuji/Agfa or Equivalent The procurement is managed by Pakistan Security Printing Corporation in Karachi. Bidders should carefully review the bidding documents available on EPADS and comply with all technical and administrative requirements. Bid security must be submitted physically before the bid submission deadline to the address provided. Bidders should also note the strict timelines and ensure bids are submitted electronically on time. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers of high-quality offset printing plates to engage with a reputable government entity. Ensuring compliance with all technical specifications and timely submission of samples and documents will be key to success.