Procurement of Paper and Allied Printing Material for PCP Press Islamabad

The Printing Corporation of Pakistan (PCP) invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the procurement of paper and allied printing materials for the PCP Press located in Islamabad. This procurement is planned under the FY 2026-27 budget with the reference number P181512. Items being procured: - Paper - Allied Printing Material The procurement will be conducted using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2026 and related regulations. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call at Deposit, or Demand Draft, or a bid securing declaration as specified in the bidding documents. The bidding documents containing detailed terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/181512. Interested bidders must register on EPADS v2.0 to participate. Bids must be submitted electronically through EPADS v2.0 by Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 02:00 PM. The bids will be opened on the same day at 02:30 PM via EPADS v2.0. Manual submission of bids will not be entertained. Vendors not registered on EPADS v2.0 may register themselves at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. For assistance, a tutorial is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. Eligibility criteria include compliance with PEC registration if applicable, valid FBR/ATL registration, and submission of earnest money as per bid security requirements. The procurement is managed by the Printing Corporation of Pakistan, Section Officer, located at Khayaban-e-Suhrwardy, Sector G-7/4, Islamabad Capital Territory. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration and familiarization with the EPADS v2.0 platform to avoid disqualification due to technical submission errors. Early preparation of bid security instruments and careful review of bidding documents will enhance chances of success.