Supply of Metallic Lamination Plates for MLI with Engraved CLI/MLI Design, 0.8mm Thickness, 616mm x 481mm, Quantity 550

This tender invites bids for the supply of 550 metallic lamination plates for multilayer polycarbonate sheets used in secure ID card production in Karachi by Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (PSPC). The plates must be 0.8mm thick, sized 616mm by 481mm, and compatible with Muhlbauer LP 5570 Twin Stack Lamination System. The plates require high-grade stainless steel construction with engraved micro- and macro-structured designs for Clear Laser Image (CLI) and Multiple Laser Image (MLI) security features. The supplier must provide samples for technical evaluation and submit pre-shipment samples before bulk production. The plates must withstand high temperature and pressure lamination cycles without deformation or surface defects. Bidders must be original manufacturers or authorized agents with at least five years of experience supplying similar metallic plates to government or security printing organizations. Compliance with mandatory technical specifications and submission of a metallic plate sample with the bid is required. The contract includes delivery, packaging, and warranty obligations with a minimum operational life of 900 to 1,000 lamination cycles. The bid security is PKR 3,000,000 and the contract price is fixed, payable via irrevocable letter of credit. Bidders should ensure valid PEC registration and active taxpayer status for the 2025-26 financial year. The bid validity period is 120 days. The submission deadline is March 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day at PSPC Karachi. Bids must be submitted online via EPADS portal. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the mandatory sample submission requirement and ensure timely delivery of original bid security documents to avoid immediate rejection. Also, verify compliance with the detailed technical specifications for CLI/MLI engraving to pass the technical evaluation stage.