Hiring of Services for ID1 Testing as per BOQ

The Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (Pvt.) Ltd, located in Karachi, Sindh, is procuring hiring of services for ID1 Testing as per the Bill of Quantities (BOQ). This procurement is specific to laboratory testing services for ID-1 cards, requiring certified accredited facilities with current certificates to perform tests according to international standards such as ISO/IEC 24789-1 & 2: 2024 ed2, ISO 10373-1: 2020 ed3, and ISO 7810:2019 ed4. The scope includes submission of detailed test reports, documentation, and reporting of test conditions including temperature and humidity. The testing covers various parameters such as card thickness, bending stiffness, resistance to chemicals, dimensional stability, UV exposure, dynamic bending and torsional stress, peel strength, adhesion, opacity, warpage, and resistance to heat. The services must comply with the latest editions of the specified test methods and standards. Bidders must be reputed manufacturers, contractors, or suppliers, registered with tax authorities and active taxpayers. Experience certificates must be in the name of the bidder, and any staff previously deputed on PSPC assignments in the last five years are disqualified from participation. The procurement follows the Single Stage One Envelope Procedure under Public Procurement Rules 2004. The bid security is fixed at PKR 35,000 and must be submitted in the form of pay order, demand draft, or unconditional bank guarantee. Electronic bids must be submitted via EPADS by May 14, 2026, 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day. The Purchase Department at PSPC, Jinnah Avenue, Malir Halt, Karachi, is the submission address. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure the original bid security reaches the Purchase Department before the bid submission deadline to avoid rejection. Bidders should also carefully complete and sign all pages of the tender documents and upload them via EPADS. This tender offers an opportunity to provide specialized testing services to a prestigious government entity with a clear scope and defined standards, emphasizing compliance, quality, and timely delivery. The contract includes performance security requirements and adherence to PSPC's code of conduct and HSE policies.