Procurement of Jackets and Textbooks for Academic Session 2026-27

The Punjab Education Curriculum Training and Assessment Authority (PECTAA) Lahore is procuring jackets and textbooks for the academic session 2026-27. This procurement is aligned with the requirements of the Programme Monitoring and Implementation Unit under the Punjab Education Sector Reform Programme (PMIU-PESRP). The tender invites bids from reputable printers, publishers, firms, companies, joint ventures, groups, consortiums, and sole proprietors who are registered with Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments and possess adequate experience in the relevant field. Bidders must not be blacklisted by the Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA). The scope includes printing, binding, and supply of approximately 72,909 jackets and textbooks. The procurement process follows the Single Stage Two Envelope competitive bidding procedure as per PPRA rules 2014 (Amended). Bidders are required to submit online technical and financial bids through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) portal. Bid security amounting to 2% of the estimated price must be submitted in the form of original Call Deposit Receipt, Demand Draft, or Pay Order from any Scheduled Bank of Pakistan. Paper samples and original instruments of paper testing fees must be physically submitted at the PECTAA office before the deadline. Eligibility criteria include valid FBR/ATL registration and relevant experience. The technical bids will be evaluated through physical and documentary inspection as per the bidding document. Financial bids of technically qualified bidders will be opened in a notified meeting. The procurement emphasizes the supply of good quality paper, inks, glue, and other materials as per approved specifications. The bid submission deadline is on or before Wednesday, 08 July 2026 at 11:00 a.m., with bid opening scheduled the same day at 11:30 a.m. at the PECTAA office in Lahore. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely uploading of bids on EPADS and early physical submission of samples and bid security documents to avoid last-minute issues. Late bids will not be entertained. Bidders should carefully review the bidding documents and comply with all requirements to enhance their chances of success.