Printing of Student Assessment Booklets with Sorting, Stapling and Packing in Karachi

Sindh Education Foundation in Karachi invites qualified firms for the printing of student assessment booklets including sorting, stapling, and packing. This procurement falls under the Stationery & Printing category and requires bidders to have at least three years of experience in printing with a minimum turnover of PKR 10 million annually over the last three years. The project involves printing approximately 6.17 million booklets with around 11.58 million papers using 70gm and 80gm imported paper. The scope includes district-wise, school-wise, and subject-wise sorting, stapling, and packaging into subject-wise envelopes and school-wise cartons. The final consignment must be delivered to the SEF Head Office in Karachi by 9th March 2026, with a 15% quantity variation expected at the time of order. The quoted rate must be per page inclusive of all taxes and services. The technical requirements emphasize high-quality printing standards, correct placement of district names and school codes on packaging, and proper stapling. Penalties apply for misprinting, wrong packaging, loose stapling, and delays beyond the deadline, with a deduction of 1% of total payment per day of delay. Bidders must comply with PEC and FBR registration requirements, including NTN and sales tax registration, and provide a 2% bid security and 3% performance security. The bid validity is 30 days, and submission is via the SPPRA e-procurement portal only. Submission deadline is on 28th February 2026 at 11:30 am, with bid opening at 12:00 noon the same day at SEF Head Office, NICL Building, Karachi. Bidders should ensure compliance with all eligibility criteria and technical specifications to avoid disqualification. The tender allows a 15% increase or decrease in quantities at award. Payment terms include 100% payment within 30 days of delivery and acceptance. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the packaging and labeling requirements to avoid penalties for misplacement of district or school codes. Also, ensure the bid security is in the correct form and amount as per the tender to prevent immediate rejection.