Procurement of Pink Trial Paper Size 695 X 810MM 80 ± 5 GSM

The Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (Pvt.) Ltd. Karachi is procuring Pink Trial Paper sized 695 X 810MM with a weight of 80 ± 5 GSM as per detailed specifications. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2025-26 and involves delivery of 600 reams in total, split into three batches of 200 reams each scheduled for June 2026, November 2026, and February 2027. The scope includes supply, delivery, installation if required, integration, operational acceptance, training, documentation, and factory and site acceptance tests as specified in the BOQ and technical specifications. Eligible bidders must be reputed manufacturers, contractors, or suppliers registered with tax authorities and active taxpayers. They must not be blacklisted or under any declaration of ineligibility for corrupt or fraudulent practices. Bidders and their deputed staff must submit undertakings to comply with PSPC's Code of Conduct and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) requirements. Experience certificates must be issued strictly in the name of the bidder. Bidders must provide at least 5 sheets of the specified paper size as samples for machine trial run and lab testing; failure to do so will result in bid rejection. The earnest money deposit (Bid Security) is fixed at Rs. 172,000/- and must be submitted in the form of pay order, demand draft, unconditional bank guarantee, or insurance guarantee with PACRA rating AAA or AA++. The original bid security must be received before the bid submission deadline. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS by May 14, 2026, 11:00 AM, and will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual bids will not be accepted. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all pages of the tender document are signed and stamped and uploaded correctly on EPADS. Also, timely submission of the original bid security to the Purchase Department at PSPC Karachi is critical to avoid rejection. Bidders should carefully review the technical specifications and BOQ to ensure full compliance and avoid disqualification. The procurement process follows the Public Procurement Rules 2004 and related regulations. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers specializing in high-quality printing paper to engage with a prestigious government corporation in Karachi. Bidders are advised to prepare their technical and financial bids meticulously and adhere strictly to the submission guidelines and deadlines.