Procurement of Paper and Bleach Card

The National Book Foundation (NBF) Islamabad Capital Territory is inviting bids for the procurement of goods planned for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is specifically for the supply of paper and bleach card materials required for their production activities. Items being procured: - Paper (local 68 gsm) - Bleach Card (imported 210 gsm) This procurement is managed by the National Book Foundation's Production department located at 6-Mauve Area, Taleemi Chowk, G-8/4, Islamabad. The technical scope involves supplying high-quality paper and bleach card materials suitable for book production and printing purposes. The procurement will be conducted through a Single Stage-One Envelope procedure using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Eligible bidders must comply with the bid security requirements as specified in the bidding documents, which must be submitted in the form of a Pay Order or accompanied by a bid securing declaration. Bidders are required to be registered on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 to participate in the bidding process. Detailed bidding documents, terms, conditions, and specifications are available on the EPADS portal. The key submission deadline is Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with bid opening scheduled for 11:30 AM on the same day via EPADS. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Interested bidders who are not yet registered on EPADS v2.0 should register promptly to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration and familiarization with the EPADS v2.0 platform, as all submissions and communications will be conducted electronically. This will help avoid last-minute technical issues and ensure compliance with the submission requirements.