Procurement/Supply of Printing Bill Forms (General + MDI) Batches

The Sukkur Electric Power Company (SEPCO) (MM Directorate) invites sealed bids through EPADS v2.0 for the procurement and supply of printing bill forms for the financial year 2026-27. The procurement includes two types of bill forms: General Bill Form and MDI Bill Form, both printed on high-quality A4 size Indonesia made wood-free high finished offset paper of 80 GSM with specified tolerances and micro perforations. The total quantities required are 3,600,000 sheets for General Bill Forms and 360,000 sheets for MDI Bill Forms, to be supplied on FCS basis at Regional Stores SEPCO Rohri and Larkana, with unloading responsibility on the supplier. Delivery schedule requires 50% quantity within 30 days and remaining 50% within 31 to 60 days or earlier from the date of purchase order issuance. Items being procured: - Bill Form (General): 3,600,000 sheets of A4 size Indonesia made wood-free high finished offset paper, 80 GSM ±5% tolerance, micro perforated (A-5) printed on A-4 sheet, packed in cartons of 2,000 sheets (4,000 bills per box) - Bill Form (MDI): 360,000 sheets of A4 size Indonesia made high finished offset paper, 80 GSM ±5% tolerance, micro perforated (A-5) printed on A-4 sheet, packed similarly The technical scope includes strict adherence to specifications for paper quality, size tolerances, printing quality, and packing in moisture-resistant corrugated cartons ensuring safe handling and storage. Bidders must submit five samples each of both bill forms with their bids for evaluation. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be registered with FBR, on the Active Taxpayers List, and have relevant experience with at least two similar contracts completed in the last five years. Bid security of Rs. 236,808/- is required in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call Deposit, Bank Guarantee, or Demand Draft from a scheduled bank. Bids must be submitted online via EPADS v2.0 by 10:30 AM on September 10, 2026, with bid opening at 11:00 AM the same day. Manual submissions are not accepted. The procurement will be evaluated on Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) basis. The successful bidder will provide a performance guarantee of 5% of the contract price. Payment will be made in PKR within 30 days of invoice submission and acceptance. Liquidated damages of 2% per month up to 10% of contract price apply for delayed delivery. The procuring agency reserves the right to reject all bids. For participation, bidders must register on EPADS v2.0 and comply with all bidding document requirements. Contact details for queries: Manager Material Management, SEPCO HQ Sukkur, Phone: +92-306-377-5784, Email: arif.bhutto@sepco.com.pk. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely submission of original bid security physically at SEPCO HQ Sukkur before the deadline, as failure to submit original bid security will lead to disqualification even if the electronic bid is submitted on time.