Procurement of DOVIDs (Holograms) for Polycarbonate Based Smart ID Cards

This tender invites bids for the supply of DOVIDs (Diffractive Optically Variable Image Devices) or holograms for Polycarbonate (PC) based Smart ID1 type cards in Karachi by the Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (PSPC). The procurement falls under the Security & Safety Equipment category and is scheduled for the financial year 2025-26. The scope includes manufacturing and delivery of 20 million holograms compatible with Muhlbauer's SSH 2008/2 stamping machines. The DOVIDs must be circular, 16mm in diameter, and incorporate advanced security features such as zero and first order DOVID technologies for overt, covert, and forensic control levels. The supplier must ensure the bonding of polycarbonate layers through the DOVID to prevent delamination. Samples of 2,000 holograms with required security features must be submitted for testing, and only those passing will be considered technically qualified. Delivery is expected in three shipments within 90 days of purchase order issuance. Bidders must be original manufacturers or authorized agents with certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 14298, and membership in the International Hologram Manufacturer Association for at least five years. The annual turnover must exceed 25 million euros over the last three years. At least 10 references of successful government projects involving DOVIDs in E-ID or E-PASSPORT are required. Compliance with Public Procurement Rules 2004 and registration on the EPADS portal is mandatory. The PEC category and FBR/ATL status should be verified before bidding. The bid security of PKR 8,000,000 must be submitted in the form of pay order, demand draft, or unconditional bank guarantee. The bid validity period is 120 days. The submission deadline is on the 12th of March 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM at PSPC Karachi office. Bidders should submit their bids electronically via EPADS only; manual bids will not be accepted. The original bid security must be delivered to PSPC before the deadline. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM at PSPC Karachi, with an option for online participation. Pro-Tip: Ensure the mandatory submission of 2,000 hologram samples with the bid, as failure to do so will result in immediate rejection. Also, carefully review the technical specifications and security certifications to avoid disqualification. Check the newspaper advertisement for any specific stamp duty or bid security requirements which are often overlooked.