Supply of Printing and Stationery Items for State Life Insurance Corporation Multan Zone

This tender invites qualified suppliers in Multan to provide a comprehensive range of printing and stationery items for the State Life Insurance Corporation. The procurement covers essential office consumables including ball pens, box files, carbon papers, packing tapes, various types of papers, ink pads, staplers, and specialized printing items such as medical cards, policy briefs, and various pads with specific printing requirements. The scope demands adherence to quality standards and timely delivery as per quarterly schedules. The supply involves detailed specifications for each item, requiring suppliers to ensure quality equivalence to specified brands and materials. The items will be delivered in four quarterly consignments throughout the financial year 2026. The procurement process emphasizes the importance of sample approval before final order confirmation, ensuring compliance with the corporation's quality standards. The location in Multan requires suppliers to manage logistics efficiently to meet delivery deadlines without additional labor or transport costs. Bidders must be registered with valid NTN and Sales Tax certificates and should not be blacklisted. The tender requires submission of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) of PKR 200,000 as earnest money, refundable to unsuccessful bidders. The tender follows the Public Procurement Rules 2004, with a single stage, single envelope procedure. Suppliers should ensure their PEC category and FBR/ATL status are up to date for the financial year 2025-26 to avoid disqualification. The submission deadline is set for 25th March 2026 at 11:00 am, with bid opening at 11:30 am on the same day at the State Life Building, 2nd floor, Chowk Nawan Shaher Abdali Road, Multan. Bidders must submit their bids through the EPADS system of PPRA, ensuring compliance with all terms and conditions outlined in the tender documents. Pro-Tip: Make sure to check the newspaper advertisement for specific stamp duty requirements and ensure all samples match the quality standards exactly, as substandard items will lead to forfeiture of the bid security and rejection of the bid.