This tender invites qualified suppliers in Islamabad to provide a comprehensive range of office stationery and general items for the Virtual University of Pakistan. The procurement focuses on high-quality drafting pads, files, pens, paper products, and other essential office consumables to support the university's administrative and academic functions. The supply includes items such as A4 drafting pads with ring binding, various sizes of envelopes, box files, plastic and transparent files, correction fluids, markers, pencils, paper cutters, staplers, and other stationery essentials. The delivery location is Islamabad, with some items specifically to be delivered at the university's Lahore office. Suppliers must ensure all items meet the prescribed specifications and quality standards to maintain operational efficiency across multiple university departments. Bidders should hold a valid PEC category relevant to goods supply and must be registered taxpayers appearing on the FBR Active Taxpayer List (ATL) for the fiscal year 2025-26. Compliance with tax regulations and submission of all required documents, including GST and NTN certificates, is mandatory. The tender fee and earnest money must be submitted as per the instructions, and bids must remain valid for three months from the opening date. The submission deadline is set for 02:00 PM on **March 30, 2026**, with the technical and financial bids to be opened at 02:30 PM the same day at the Procurement Department, Virtual University of Pakistan, Sir Syed Memorial Society Building, 19-Ataturk Avenue, G-5/1, Islamabad. Bidders must submit both online and hard copies of their bids, ensuring all required documents and bid securities are enclosed in a single envelope. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the tender advertisement for mandatory attachments and ensure the bid security and tender fee are submitted exactly as specified. Missing any required document or incorrect submission format can lead to disqualification. Also, verify the bid validity period and ensure timely delivery to avoid penalties or blacklisting.