Procurement of Solenoid Valve, Pneumatic Cylinders and Air Cylinder

The Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (Pvt.) Ltd located in Karachi, Sindh, is procuring Solenoid Valves, Pneumatic Cylinders, and Air Cylinders as per the Bill of Quantities and technical specifications. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2025-26 and aims to acquire high-quality equipment from approved brands such as FESTO, SMC, or their equivalents. The scope includes delivery, installation, integration, operational acceptance, training, documentation, and factory and site acceptance tests as specified in the tender documents. The technical requirements cover various pneumatic components including solenoid valves and multiple types of pneumatic cylinders with specific part numbers and quantities. Bidders must provide direct authorization from the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and submit a letter of authorization with their offer. The product authenticity will be verified at the time of material inspection report (MIR). The procurement follows the Single Stage One Envelope Procedure under the Public Procurement Rules 2004. Eligible bidders include manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors registered with tax authorities and active taxpayers. They must not be blacklisted or under any declaration of ineligibility for corrupt or fraudulent practices. The bid security is fixed at Rs. 25,000 and must be submitted in the form of a pay order, demand draft, or insurance guarantee from a PACRA AAA/AA++ rated company. Electronic bids must be submitted via EPADS by July 07, 2026, 11:00 AM, and will be opened the same day at 11:30 AM. Bidders should ensure compliance with all technical specifications, provide complete and signed tender documents, and submit the original bid security before the deadline. The delivery schedule is within 30 days after the award of the contract. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare the technical bid with all required authorizations and ensure timely submission of the original bid security to avoid rejection. The contact person for queries is the Deputy General Manager Purchase Department at PSPC, reachable via phone at 021-99248511 ext 2202-19 or email purchase.local@pspc.gov.pk. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for qualified suppliers to engage with a reputable government entity in Karachi, ensuring adherence to stringent quality and procedural standards.