Procurement of Digital Thermal Offset Plates by Pakistan Security Printing Corporation

The Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (PSPC) invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the procurement of digital thermal offset plates under contract LP/T-2428(B)/26/AA with reference P94102 for the fiscal year 2026-27. This procurement is planned to be executed through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 platform, ensuring transparency and compliance with Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Items being procured: - Digital Thermal Offset Plates The procurement will follow the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique under a Single Stage-One Envelope bidding process. Bidders must submit bids accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of a Pay Order or Bank Guarantee as specified in the bidding documents. All bidding documents, including detailed terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements, are available online at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/94102. Interested bidders must register on EPADS v2.0 to participate. Bids must be submitted electronically through EPADS v2.0 on or before Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Bidders not yet registered on EPADS v2.0 may register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for registration is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. Eligibility criteria include compliance with PEC categories as applicable, valid FBR registration, and submission of earnest money as per the bidding documents. The procurement is managed by the Pakistan Security Printing Corporation located at Jinnah Avenue, Malir Halt, Karachi. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration and familiarization with the EPADS v2.0 platform to avoid last-minute technical issues. Early submission of bids is recommended to comply with the strict electronic submission deadline and to allow for any unforeseen technical difficulties.