Procurement for Purchase of Stationery Items, Consumable Articles and Hardware/ Toner

The Federal Government Organization (FGO) (Intelligence Bureau (IB) Division) invites sealed bids for the procurement of stationery items, consumable articles, and hardware/ toner for the fiscal year 2026-27. This procurement is planned to be executed through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 platform, ensuring transparency and ease of participation for eligible bidders registered on the portal. The procurement follows the Single Stage One Envelope procedure with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Items being procured include: - Stationery items such as computer papers (A4 and Legal sizes, various weights), envelopes of multiple sizes and types, registers, files, pens, staplers, calculators, markers, scissors, and other office stationery. - Consumable articles including LED tube lights and bulbs, switches, sockets, brooms, mops, tissue papers, hand wash, air fresheners, cleaning agents, dustbins, padlocks, extension wires, and batteries. - Hardware/ toner items comprising various HP compatible printer toners and Konica Minolta photocopy machine toner. The scope covers supply to the address at 25 Bhopal House, Old Clifton, Saddar Sub-Division, Karachi South District, Sindh. Bidders must ensure compliance with the technical specifications and quality standards as detailed in the bidding documents. Eligibility criteria include valid registrations such as NADRA CNIC/NICOP for individuals, FBR NTN for sole proprietorships and partnerships, and SECP registration for companies. Bid security amounting to PKR 350,000 is required in the form of a Pay Order. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by Monday, September 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM, with the bid opening scheduled the same day at 12:30 PM. Manual submissions will not be accepted. Interested bidders are advised to register on EPADS v2.0 and review the bidding documents carefully. A pre-bid clarification deadline is set for August 31, 2026. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and upload all required documents including bid security before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Familiarize yourself with the bid submission process on EPADS to prevent technical issues during submission. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers of office stationery and consumables to engage with a federal government entity in Karachi under transparent and regulated procedures.