General Office Supplies for Center of Excellence China Pakistan Economic Corridor

The Center of Excellence China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CoE-CPEC) Islamabad invites bids for the procurement of General Office Supplies under an Open Framework Agreement for three years. This tender is specifically issued by the CoE-CPEC located in Islamabad Capital Territory. The procurement is aimed at establishing a reliable supplier for all general office supply needs to support the institute's operations. Items being procured: - General Office Supplies (specific item list not provided in the notice). The scope covers all services related to general office supplies, including timely delivery and quality assurance. The supplier must have an established office in Islamabad or Rawalpindi to facilitate inspection and coordination. The tender requires submission of a single envelope containing the technical proposal, which will be evaluated prior to any financial bids. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of Rs. 20,000 must be submitted in the form of a call deposit receipt in favor of Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, Islamabad. Eligibility criteria include registration with tax authorities, valid sales tax and NTN certificates, at least three years of relevant experience, and submission of three previous work completion certificates. The bidder must not be blacklisted by any government or private organization in Pakistan and must provide an undertaking on legal e-stamp paper. Active Taxpayer List (ATL) registration with FBR is mandatory. The last date for submission is July 29, 2026, by 11:00 hours, with bid opening at 11:30 hours on the same day at the office of Chairman Purchase Committee CoE-CPEC. Bidders are advised to ensure no overwriting or cutting in their quotations as such will lead to disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare the technical proposal with all required documents and ensure the Earnest Money Deposit is submitted in the correct form to avoid rejection. Early submission is recommended to avoid last-minute issues. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers with a strong presence in Islamabad/Rawalpindi to secure a long-term contract with a prestigious government institute.