Printing, Binding and Allied Materials for Government Printing Press

The Directorate General Industries and Commerce, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, invites bids for the procurement of printing, binding, and allied materials specifically for the Government Printing Press located in Peshawar. This procurement is for the financial year 2025-26 and aims to support the operational needs of the Government Printing Press by providing essential stationery and printing supplies. The technical scope includes a variety of printing and binding materials required for the press. Bidders must ensure that all items meet the specified quality standards and comply with the tender specifications. The procurement will be conducted through a Single Stage Single Envelope procedure via the E-PADS system, ensuring transparency and efficiency in the evaluation process. Manual bids will not be entertained. Eligible bidders must be registered with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (KPPRA), Income Tax Department, and Sales Tax Department. Registration with E-PADS is mandatory for downloading bidding documents. Firms should have a proven track record and be reputable suppliers or individuals capable of fulfilling the contract requirements. Bid security in the form of a CDR amounting to 2% of the estimated cost must accompany the bid, along with an affidavit confirming this. The tender fee of Rs. 2,000 is non-refundable and must be deposited before the deadline. Bids must be submitted electronically on E-PADS before the closing date, with original documents and CDR submitted physically to the office of the Deputy Director/Controller Printing Press, Directorate General Industries and Commerce, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shami Road, Peshawar. The closing date for submission is **30th April 2026** by **11:30 AM**, with bid opening at 12:00 PM on the same day. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare the technical bid to include the bid security affidavit and ensure no overwriting or loose binding in documents, as these will lead to rejection. Timely submission through E-PADS and physical delivery of original documents is crucial to avoid disqualification.