Outsourcing of NTC Bills Printing, Packaging and Distribution Across Pakistan for 3 Years

This tender invites qualified firms to outsource the printing, packaging, and distribution of National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) bills throughout Pakistan for a period of three years. Based in Islamabad, NTC requires a turnkey solution covering high-speed laser printing with variable data capabilities, automated packaging, and timely delivery to NTC premises or end customers nationwide. The scope includes handling different bill formats, printing in 4 and 6 colors, and managing dispatch logistics with a robust complaint management system. The contractor must install high-capacity printers capable of 90-110 pages per minute and support multiple file formats including PDF, TIFF, and ASCII. Packaging machines should handle heavy-duty jobs with features like optical mark recognition and folding stations. Delivery timelines are strict: bills must reach end users within seven calendar days from data receipt, or four days if delivered to NTC premises. The vendor must maintain a detailed shipment log and provide online reporting for monitoring. Bidders must be registered with FBR and provincial tax authorities, hold active tax payer status, and have at least three years of relevant experience. Compliance with tender clauses, submission of earnest money of PKR 1,000,000, and valid performance security are mandatory. The contract duration is three years with payments made monthly upon acceptance certificates. Liquidated damages apply for delays beyond agreed timelines. Submission deadline is **February 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM**, with bid opening at 11:00 AM the same day at NTC HQ, Sector G-5/2 Islamabad. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS only; manual or emailed bids will be rejected. The physical address for bid security submission is Director (Procurement), Room #05, Ground Floor, NTC HQ. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid includes all required documents such as tax certificates, bid security, and commercial compliance statement. Missing any document will lead to disqualification. Also, carefully review the penalty clauses related to delivery timelines to avoid liquidated damages.