Procurement of Blanket with Aluminum Bar for Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (PSPC) Karachi

Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (PSPC) Karachi invites sealed bids for the procurement of blankets with aluminum bars under the contract reference P122143. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 platform. The procurement method is Single Stage One Envelope using Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Items being procured: - Blanket with aluminum bar, quantity 30,000 pieces, delivery location Jinnah Avenue, Malir Halt Karachi, delivery period 45 days The blankets are specified as D3000 size (850X940X1.7MM) with aluminum bar and intaglio or lithography printing. Bidders must submit bids online via EPADS v2.0 and provide a hard copy of bid security to PSPC office before the deadline. Bid security must be in the form of Pay Order or Bank Guarantee. Two sample blankets must be submitted along with the bid for evaluation. Bidders must attach their quotation on the principal's letterhead. The currency for bidding is Pakistani Rupees and prices must be fixed. Eligibility criteria allow participation from natural persons, companies, firms, or public/semi-public agencies. Joint ventures or consortiums are not allowed. Bidders must comply with all legal and registration requirements and avoid conflicts of interest. The bid validity period is 120 days. Technical and financial bids will be opened on October 22, 2026, at 11:30 AM via EPADS v2.0. The contract will be governed by the laws of Pakistan. Payment will be made against actual invoices within 30 days. Performance guarantee is not required for this contract. The procuring agency reserves the right to reject all bids. Bidders are advised to carefully quote per-unit prices and comply with delivery schedules. Failure to submit required samples or quotations may result in bid rejection. For participation, bidders must register on EPADS v2.0 and submit bids electronically. Manual submissions will not be accepted. The contact person for this procurement is the Deputy General Manager (Procurement) at PSPC, Karachi. Interested bidders should ensure timely submission and compliance with all bidding instructions to avoid disqualification. One practical tip: Register early on EPADS v2.0 and upload all required documents including bid security and samples well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.