Procurement of MICR Red Bleed Ribbons

The Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (Pvt.) Ltd in Karachi, Sindh, is procuring MICR Red Bleed Ribbons as per detailed technical specifications for the financial year 2025-26. This procurement involves supply of 1000 units of MICR Red Bleed Ribbons with a width of 140 mm and length of 210 meters each, compatible with E-13B MICR character printing and compliant with ISO 2033 standards. The ribbons must have a red bleed effect within 48 hours and be sourced from UK, USA, or EU. Delivery is expected within three months from the contract award date at the PSPC site in Karachi. The technical scope includes supply, delivery, and if required, installation, integration, operational acceptance, training, and documentation as specified in the BOQ. Samples are mandatory at bid opening for testing on KDS 600 MICR printers. The manufacturer must have at least two prior references for supplying the same item. The supplier is responsible for ensuring 100% good quality products and safe, secure delivery. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be reputed manufacturers or suppliers, registered with tax authorities, active taxpayers, and not blacklisted. Bidders must comply with PSPC's Code of Conduct and HSE requirements, submit mandatory samples, and provide prior references. The bid security of Rs. 708,000/- must be submitted via pay order, demand draft, or unconditional bank guarantee enforceable in Pakistan. The bid submission deadline is July 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM via EPADS, with technical and financial bids submitted in separate envelopes. Bidders should ensure all pages of the tender document are signed and stamped. The original bid security must be received before the deadline. The purchase department at PSPC, Jinnah Avenue, Malir Halt, Karachi, is the contact point for submissions and inquiries. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely submission of both the electronic bid and original bid security to avoid immediate rejection. Also, providing clear and compliant samples as per specifications is critical for technical evaluation success.