Printing Items (Answer Books, Envelops, Letter Heads), Paper Ream and Packing Tapes for Examination Section, CUI-Lahore Campus

Comsats University, Islamabad (Lahore Campus) invites sealed bids through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 for the procurement of printing items, paper reams, and packing tapes for its Examination Section located in Lahore. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to fulfill the university's requirements for examination-related stationery and packing materials. Items being procured include: - Answer Book Final Term Examination (12 leaf, 24 page), quantity 60,000 - Answer Book Midterm Exams (8 leaf, 16 page), quantity 60,000 - Envelop 14"x18" inch with printing, quantity 6,000 - Envelope 8.5" x 14" Legal Size, quantity 5,000 - Letter Head for Result Card, quantity 1,000 - Paper Ream A4 size, quantity 500 - Packing Tape 2 inch, quantity 200 - Packing Tape 1 inch, quantity 100 The printing items require specific technical specifications such as stitching, single color printing, sewing binding, serial numbering, and use of quality paper as per samples available at CUI-Lahore. Envelopes must be laminated and finished to quality standards. Paper reams should be matt finished, non-recycled, and suitable for all-purpose printing. Packing tapes must be heavy duty from approved brands with sample evaluation. Eligible bidders must have a setup or office location in Lahore and provide documentary evidence of business presence to ensure timely design and support. Bidders are required to visit the CUI-Lahore Campus Examination Section to inspect samples before quoting. The lowest evaluated bidder must get samples approved before final printing. Bids must be submitted online via EPADS v2.0 by **October 13, 2026, 11:00 AM**. Original bid security must be physically submitted to Comsats University Islamabad, Defence Road, Lahore before the deadline. Technical and financial bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM via EPADS. Manual bids will not be accepted. The procurement will follow the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method. Bidders must comply with all eligibility criteria including FBR registration and must not have conflicts of interest. Bid security in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call Deposit, Bank Guarantee, or Demand Draft is required. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your office presence in Lahore is clearly documented and your samples meet the exact specifications to avoid disqualification. Register early on EPADS v2.0 and submit bids timely to avoid last-minute issues. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers specializing in printing and stationery goods to serve a reputable academic institution in Lahore with clear guidelines and transparent procedures.