Printing, Binding and Allied Materials for Financial Year 2025-26

The Directorate General Industries and Commerce, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, invites bids for the procurement of printing, binding, and allied materials for the financial year 2025-26. This procurement is specifically for the Government Printing Press located in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The scope includes a variety of printing and binding materials required to support government printing needs throughout the year. Eligible bidders must be registered firms or individuals with valid registration with Sales Tax, Income Tax Department, and KPRA. They should also be registered on the E-PADS system and comply with KPPRA procurement rules 2014 and EPADS regulations 2025. The procurement will follow a Single Stage-Two Envelopes procedure, requiring submission of both technical and financial proposals separately. Earnest Money in the form of a CDR amounting to 2% of the estimated cost must accompany the bid, with the original CDR placed in the financial bid envelope. Bidders must submit a scanned copy of their bid on E-PADS before the deadline and also provide the original documents including the CDR to the Deputy Director/Controller Printing Press office before the tender opening. The tender fee of Rs. 2,000 is non-refundable and must be deposited in the specified bank account. The bid opening is scheduled for 30th April 2026 at 11:30 AM, with the presence of bidders or their authorized representatives. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure that no overwriting or cutting is present on the bid documents, as this will lead to rejection. Also, submitting a complete and responsive technical bid with all required documents including Earnest Money and registration certificates will increase the chances of success. Timely submission before the deadline is critical to avoid disqualification.