Printing of Answer Scripts for Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Islamabad

The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Islamabad (FBISE) invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the procurement of Printing of Answer Scripts for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is planned under the reference number P86971 and will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 platform. The bidding process will follow the Single Stage One Envelope procedure with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Items being procured: - Printing of 'A' Copies: 1,000,000 booklets/forms, 26 pages on 68 GSM local paper with serial number, bar code, stitching, and side cutting of cover page as per sample. - Printing of 'C' Copies: 650,000 booklets/forms, 12 pages on 68 GSM local paper with serial number and stitching without bar code as per sample. - Printing of Receiving Books: 300 books, each with 250 pages, single side print with binding as per sample. The technical scope includes high-quality printing with specific paper quality and finishing details. Samples can be inspected during office hours at the FBISE office. Eligible bidders must be registered with FBR (NTN and GST), possess NADRA citizenship documentation, and preferably own printing press facilities. A non-refundable tender participation fee of Rs. 3000/- is required via FBISE challan. Bid security must be submitted in the form of a Pay Order as specified in the bidding documents. Bids must be submitted online through EPADS v2.0 by Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Manual submissions will not be accepted. Bid opening will occur on the same day at 11:00 AM via EPADS v2.0. Bidders are advised to register on EPADS v2.0 and review the tutorial available on YouTube for guidance. The Procuring Agency reserves the right to reject any or all bids as per Rule 33 of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your bid includes a detailed item-wise price list uploaded on EPADS to avoid disqualification. Also, submit the original bid security physically to the FBISE office before the deadline to comply with submission requirements.