Printing of Answer Sheets for Comsats University Islamabad

Comsats University Islamabad (Islamabad Campus) invites sealed bids through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS v2.0) for the procurement of printing services for answer sheets required for the financial year 2026-27. The procurement follows a Single Stage Two Envelope procedure with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. The items to be procured include: - Terminal Answer Sheets: 130,000 sheets, size 8.5x11 inches, 70 g imported paper, side sewn with thread, each sheet consisting of 10 leaves (20 pages) with 28 blue lines and numbering on five pages. - Midterm Answer Sheets: 130,000 sheets, size 8.5x11 inches, 70 g imported paper, side sewn with thread, each sheet consisting of 8 leaves (16 pages) with 28 black lines and numbering on three pages. - Additional Sheets: 25,000 sheets, size 8.5x11 inches, 70 g imported paper, each sheet consisting of 2 leaves (4 pages) with 28 black lines and numbering on the first page. The printing must conform to the technical specifications provided by Comsats University, including quality of paper, color, size, and text. Samples can be inspected at the Examination Office. Bidders must submit finished samples along with their bids. The delivery location is the Store Section, entry through Gate 3 behind the Main Library, Islamabad. Delivery time is 30 days from issuance of the work order. Eligibility criteria include valid NADRA citizenship, active taxpayer status with FBR, non-blacklisting affidavit, and professional experience with at least three similar contracts over Rs. 500,000 each in the last five years. Bid security must be submitted as a pay order or demand draft physically before the bid submission deadline, with scanned copies uploaded on EPADS. Performance security of 10% of contract value is required upon award. Bids must be submitted online via EPADS v2.0 by 24 September 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening on the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual submissions are not accepted. The procurement is governed by the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, and all correspondence and documentation must be in English. Bidders are advised to carefully follow the bidding documents and submit all required forms and declarations. One practical tip: ensure timely submission of the original bid security physically to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for qualified printing firms to supply high-quality answer sheets to a prestigious university in Islamabad with clear terms and a transparent evaluation process.