Procurement of Paper Reams for NADRA HQ Islamabad

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) Islamabad is procuring 21,000 imported A4 80gsm paper reams for heavy duty LaserJet printers. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2025-26 and is specific to NADRA HQ located at G-5/2 Islamabad. The procurement follows a Single Stage Two Envelope procedure with e-bidding through EPADS only. The technical scope includes supply of high brightness (95% or above), 80 gsm weight, 500 sheets per ream, A4 size paper reams suitable for heavy duty laser printers. Delivery is scheduled in three equal lots of 7,000 reams each with the first delivery within 10 days of purchase order issuance, and subsequent deliveries after 90 days gaps. Eligible bidders must have valid NTN, GST registration, be active on FBR ATL list, and provide a refundable bid security of Rs. 336,000. Bidders must submit technical and financial bids separately on EPADS by May 11th, 2026 at 11:00 am. The bid validity period is 120 days. The contract requires a 10% performance security and adherence to quality standards. Payment will be made on partial deliveries after successful quality checks. The tender forbids joint ventures and excludes bidders from India and Israel. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely submission of the original bid security hard copy to NADRA Procurement Department HQ to avoid bid rejection. This tender offers a significant opportunity for suppliers of quality imported paper reams to engage with a major government authority under clear procurement rules and timelines.