Procurement of Printing Material for PCP Press, 3-Chatterjee Road, Urdu Bazar, Lahore

The Printing Corporation of Pakistan (PCP) invites bids for the procurement of printing material for its PCP Press located at 3-Chatterjee Road, Urdu Bazar, Lahore. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to cover eligible payments under the contract for the specified printing materials. Items being procured: Specific item list not provided in the notice. The procurement process will be conducted using a Single Stage-One Envelope procedure adopting the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Bidders must submit a bid security in the form of Pay Order, Call at Deposit, or Demand Draft as specified in the bidding documents. The e-bidding documents containing detailed terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 portal. Eligible bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 to participate. The technical scope involves supplying quality printing materials suitable for the PCP Press operations in Lahore. Bidders should ensure compliance with all regulatory and procedural requirements, including valid FBR registration and any relevant experience in supplying printing materials. The deadline for bid submission is Tuesday, August 18, 2026, by 02:00 PM via EPADS v2.0, with bid opening scheduled for 02:30 PM the same day. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Interested suppliers should carefully review the bidding documents and ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0. A practical tip for bidders is to complete their EPADS registration well in advance and thoroughly understand the bid security requirements to avoid disqualification. Ensuring all documents are complete and compliant will enhance the chances of success in this competitive procurement.