Procurement of Examination Stationery under Framework Contract

The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Malakand is inviting bids for the procurement of examination stationery under a framework contract. This contract is initially for one year and may be extended up to a maximum of three years as per KPPRA Rules 2014. The procurement is aimed at ensuring a steady supply of essential stationery items required for examination purposes in Malakand. Items being procured: - Examination Stationery (specific items not detailed in the notice) The procurement will be conducted through the E-PADS (E-pak Acquisition & Disposal System) portal, ensuring transparency and ease of access for registered bidders. The scope includes supplying quality stationery materials suitable for examination needs, adhering to the technical specifications outlined in the bidding documents (BSDs). Eligible bidders must be registered with relevant tax authorities including FBR and must have an active status on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL). Bidders should carefully review the BSDs for detailed technical and financial requirements. The bid security is fixed at Rs 3.00 million and must be submitted in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) or Demand Draft (DD) in favor of Secretary BISE Malakand. The key dates include a pre-bid meeting on 2026-08-12 at 11:00 AM, with the bid submission deadline on 2026-08-18 at 12:30 PM. The bid opening will follow on the same day at 2:30 PM. All bids must be submitted online via E-PADS, with original bid security submitted physically in a sealed envelope. A practical tip for bidders is to thoroughly study the BSDs to ensure compliance with all technical and financial requirements, as incomplete or non-compliant bids will be rejected. Early registration on the E-PADS portal is essential to avoid last-minute issues.