This tender invites bids for the supply of various printing items required by the State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan, Peshawar Zone, for the year 2026. The procurement covers a wide range of stationery and printed materials including proposal forms, registers, certificates, envelopes, pads, and other essential documentation items. The printing materials must meet specified quality standards such as imported 80 gm paper and legal sizes, ensuring durability and professional presentation for official use in Peshawar. The scope involves delivering high-quality printed stationery to the State Life Insurance Corporation's office located at 34 The Mall, Peshawar Cantt. The items include multi-page forms, registers, letterheads, and specialized documents with double-sided printing where required. Vendors should be prepared to handle the volume and variety of items, ensuring timely delivery within five days of order placement. The technical challenge lies in maintaining consistent print quality across diverse formats and sizes while adhering to the corporation's specifications. Bidders must be registered with the Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments and appear on the Active Taxpayers List of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). Compliance with all government taxes is mandatory. The tender follows a single stage, single envelope procedure, and requires a minimum 2% earnest money or bid security in the form of Demand Draft, Pay Order, or Call Deposit Receipt (CDR). The rates quoted must remain valid for one year, and the tender will be awarded as a whole, not in parts. Firms should ensure their PEC category and FBR status are up to date for the fiscal year 2025-26 to avoid disqualification. The submission deadline is set for 26th January 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening scheduled for 11:30 AM on the same day at the Human Resources Administration & Procurement Department, 3rd Floor, State Life Building, 34 The Mall, Peshawar Cantt. Bids must be submitted exclusively through the PPRA e-PADS online portal. Physical or manual submissions will not be accepted. Pro-Tip: Make sure to carefully review the bid security requirements and attach the correct form of earnest money. Many bidders overlook the necessity of submitting a valid Call Deposit Receipt or Demand Draft, which can lead to immediate rejection. Also, verify your registration and tax status well before the closing date to ensure eligibility.