Procurement of Calibrated Underlay Sheets

The Pakistan Security Printing Corporation, located in Karachi, Sindh, is inviting bids for the procurement of calibrated underlay sheets for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is planned under the contract reference P63665 and is intended to support the Corporation's operational needs. Items being procured: - Calibrated Underlay Sheets, Size: 900 x 900 mm, Thickness: 0.200 mm, Color: Green, Weight: 180 GSM, Anti Slip Property, Not Oiled, Quantity: 3000 sheets The technical specifications require the sheets to be of high quality with anti-slip properties and a specific thickness and size. Bidders must provide at least 10 sample sheets for testing and trial before the bid opening. The procurement will be conducted on FOB basis, and payment will be made through an irrevocable Letter of Credit (LC). Eligibility criteria include valid registration, compliance with the bidding documents, and submission of required affidavits and declarations such as blacklisting status and ultimate beneficial ownership. Joint ventures or consortiums are not allowed for this tender. Bidders must submit their bids electronically through the EPADS v2.0 system and also provide a hard copy of the bid security to the specified address in Karachi before the deadline. The deadline for bid submission is Monday, August 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 11:30 AM via EPADS v2.0. The procurement will follow the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method. The Pakistan Security Printing Corporation emphasizes adherence to the highest standards of ethics and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and to carefully prepare all required documents, including the bid security and sample sheets, to avoid disqualification. Early submission and thorough compliance with the bidding instructions will enhance the chances of success in this competitive procurement process.