Printing of Answer Sheets for COMSATS University Islamabad

COMSATS University Islamabad (Islamabad Campus) has allocated funds for procurement planned for FY 2026-27. The university invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the printing of answer sheets under contract reference TN-748 (EFS-40855) FT with tender number P71656. Items being procured: - Printing of Answer Sheets The procurement will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) version 2.0 using a Single Stage Two Envelope procedure with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique, in accordance with Public Procurement Rules 2004 and related regulations. Bidders must submit a bid security in the form of Pay Order or Demand Draft as specified in the bidding documents. All bidding documents, including detailed terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements, are available on the EPADS portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/71656. Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 to participate. Manual bid submissions will not be accepted. The e-bids must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 on or before Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM. Vendors not registered on the new EPADS version may register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for registration is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. Eligibility criteria include compliance with PEC categories, FBR/ATL registration, and earnest money requirements as detailed in the bidding documents. The procurement office is located at COMSATS University Islamabad, Park Road, Islamabad. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration and familiarization with the EPADS portal to avoid disqualification due to technical submission errors. Also, carefully prepare the bid security as per instructions to meet eligibility requirements.