Hiring The Services On-Screen Marking System (OSM) & Digital Variable Printing of Answer Copies

The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Faisalabad invites bids for hiring the services of On-Screen Marking System (OSM) and Digital Variable Printing of Answer Copies for Computer Science exams. This procurement is specifically for the city of Faisalabad under the Punjab education sector. Items being procured: - Secure Printing System for Customized e-Sheets - Question Item Bank (QIB) - Digital Attendance & Monitoring System (DAMS) - Mobile Application for Monitoring & Approvals - Logistics Management Module - Scanning, Cutting, Printing & Verification of Answer Scripts (32-pages) Paper 80-grams imported size 210mm x 297mm - High-Speed Scanning & Digital Processing System - Complete On-Screen Marking (OSM) System including Anonymization, Marking, Moderation & Result Compilation - Administrative Dashboards & Control Panels - Reporting & Analytics - Technical Training & Capacity Building - Complete Documentation including UAT, ER Diagrams, Source Code, SOPs & User Manuals - Integration Components iAPIs, Notifications, etc. based on inputs of Students & Stakeholders The scope includes a comprehensive digital solution for marking approximately 6000 candidates in two parts: Part-I for 1200 candidates and Part-II for 4800 candidates. The system must ensure secure printing, digital attendance, monitoring, and high-speed scanning with full administrative control and reporting capabilities. Eligibility criteria require firms to be registered with relevant tax authorities including Income Tax, Sales Tax, and Punjab Sales Tax if applicable. Bidders must be registered on the Punjab E-Procurement System and comply with PPRA rules. A bid security of 5% of the estimated cost (Rs. 45,312) and a performance guarantee of 5% of the contract amount are mandatory. The tender follows a Single Stage Two Envelope procedure as per rule 38(2)a of PPR-2014. The closing date and time for submission is 07-09-2026 at 11:00 AM, with the opening scheduled for the same day at 11:30 AM. Bidders are advised to submit their proposals online through the Punjab E-Procurement System portal. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration and familiarization with the Punjab E-Procurement System (https://ep.punjab.gov.pk) to avoid last-minute technical issues. Also, carefully review the detailed specifications and tender terms available on the PPRA and Board websites before submission.