Procurement of Portable Spectrophotometer by Pakistan Security Printing Corporation

The Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (Procurement) invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the procurement of goods planned for FY 2026-27. The specific procurement is for the supply of Portable Spectrophotometers with a quantity of 2 units. The tender reference number is P107929 under T-4219/26/MK. Items being procured: - Portable Spectrophotometer (Qty: 2 Nos) The procurement will be conducted using the Single Stage-One Envelope method adopting the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004 and related regulations and guidelines issued by the Authority. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security as described in the bidding documents, which can be in the form of a Pay Order, Bank Guarantee, or a bid securing declaration as specified. Bidders must submit their bids electronically through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 portal at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. Registration on EPADS v2.0 is mandatory for participation. The deadline for bid submission is Friday, September 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual submissions will not be accepted. This procurement is managed by the Pakistan Security Printing Corporation based in Karachi. Interested bidders should ensure compliance with all technical and financial requirements and timely registration on the EPADS platform. A practical tip for bidders is to complete their EPADS registration well in advance to avoid last-minute technical issues and to carefully review the bid security requirements to ensure their bid is not rejected on technical grounds.