Procurement of Electra XD Thermal Plates (Positive) for Pakistan Security Printing Corporation Karachi

This procurement opportunity is for the supply of Electra XD Thermal Plates (Positive) with specifications including spectral sensitivity of 830NM, thickness of 0.30MM, and size 750mmx840mm, to be delivered to Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (PSPC) in Karachi. The tender is issued by PSPC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the State Bank of Pakistan, and falls under the Electronics & Appliances category. The scope involves supplying 300 units of thermal plates as per the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and technical specifications. The plates must meet stringent quality standards suitable for high-quality medium- to long-run sheetfed and heatset web offset applications. Delivery is expected within 6 to 8 weeks from the purchase order date, with mandatory submission of 3 samples for evaluation. The procurement follows a Single Stage One Envelope Procedure with bids submitted electronically via EPADS. Bidders must comply with eligibility criteria including registration with Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments and must appear on the Active Taxpayers List of FBR. The tender requires a fixed bid security of PKR 20,000 in the form of pay order, demand draft, or unconditional bank guarantee. The contract includes a performance guarantee of 5% of the contract price valid for the warranty period. The warranty covers replacement of defective sheets during the warranty period on a free-of-cost basis. Submission deadline is set for 07 May 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM on the same day via EPADS. Bidders should ensure all pages of the tender document are signed and stamped, and bid security originals are submitted before the deadline. The physical address for correspondence is the Purchase Department, Pakistan Security Printing Corporation, Jinnah Avenue, Malir Halt, Karachi. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the technical specifications and ensure samples meet the mandatory requirements. Also, confirm timely submission of original bid security to avoid disqualification. Check the BOQ and tender documents for detailed terms on delivery, warranty, and performance guarantees to avoid common pitfalls in compliance.