COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus invites bids for procurement of printing items and stationery specifically for its Examination Section in Lahore. This tender covers a range of printed materials including answer books, envelopes, letterheads, result cards, and various packing supplies. The items must meet strict quality standards with specifications such as 80gm local pure white paper for answer books and imported paper for envelopes. The printing involves single and multi-color processes with binding and numbering as per sample provided by the university. The procurement requires bidders to visit the Examination Section to inspect samples before quoting, ensuring compliance with quality and specification requirements. The scope includes both turnkey printing services and item-wise supply of paper reams, packing tapes, and storage containers. The university emphasizes the importance of delivering goods that meet the technical and quality standards, with a 30-day delivery period after purchase order issuance. Bidders must be registered suppliers on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) of FBR and comply with all tax regulations. Tender fee and earnest money in the form of bank instruments are mandatory, and original documents must be submitted before the closing time. The contract will be awarded based on a single-stage one-envelope procedure, and bids will be opened 30 minutes after the closing time. Retention money of 5% will be held against warranty items as per the terms. The submission deadline is set for 16th March 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bids to be uploaded via the PPRA EPADS portal. The physical address for delivery and inspection is COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road, Lahore. Bidders should ensure all pages of bidding documents are signed and stamped before submission to avoid rejection. Pro-Tip: Make sure to carefully review the tender documents for the exact stamp duty and earnest money requirements, as missing these can lead to outright disqualification. Also, verify that your bid matches the required quantities and specifications exactly to avoid ambiguity or rejection.