Procurement of Stationery and Other General Items for TDAP Karachi

The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) invites bids through e-PADS only for the procurement of stationery and other general items for TDAP headquarters located in Karachi. This procurement is planned under a framework agreement for a period of one year, extendable for another two years on the same prices and mutual agreement. The procurement will be conducted by placing purchase orders to the firm with the lowest or best evaluated bid during the validity period of the framework agreement. Items being procured: - Stationery - Other General Items The procurement scope includes supply of quality stationery and general items as required by TDAP HQ. Vendors must be registered with the FBR and have active taxpayer list (ATL) status. The bidding documents with detailed terms and conditions are available on EPADS V2.0, PPRA, and TDAP websites. Interested bidders must submit a non-refundable tender processing fee of Rs. 5000 in the form of a Pay Order or Bank Draft in favor of TDAP. This fee must reach the Executive Officer (Admin) at the address provided before the bid opening. Bids will be submitted electronically through e-PADS and must be received on or before 11:00 a.m. on 2nd October 2026. The bids will be opened the same day at 11:30 a.m. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid security worth Rs. 100,000 against each lot in the form of a Pay Order or Bank Draft in favor of TDAP. All applicable taxes, duties, and levies will be deducted at source by TDAP as per government rules. TDAP reserves the right to reject any or all bids at any time in accordance with Public Procurement Rules 2004. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely submission of the tender processing fee and bid security to avoid disqualification. Also, carefully review the framework agreement terms as the contract may extend up to three years on the same pricing. This tender is a valuable opportunity for suppliers of stationery and general items to establish a long-term relationship with a key government authority in Karachi.