Procurement of Stationery Items for Fatima Jinnah Women University Rawalpindi

Fatima Jinnah Women University Rawalpindi invites E-Bids for the procurement of stationery items. This tender is specifically issued by the Purchase Office of Fatima Jinnah Women University located at The Mall, Rawalpindi. The procurement covers a detailed list of stationery items divided into three lots as per Annexure A. Items being procured: - Lot #1: Stationery / Printed Items - Lot #2: Stationery General Items - Lot #3: Stationery / Paper Reams The technical scope includes supply of quality stationery materials suitable for university administrative and academic use. The procurement is lot-wise, allowing bidders to submit separate bids for each lot. The estimated costs for the lots are approximately PKR 1,639,149 for Lot 1, PKR 2,740,951 for Lot 2, and PKR 2,632,285 for Lot 3. A 2% bid security of the total estimated price per lot must be submitted online as per the e-Procurement System in collaboration with Bank of Punjab. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be registered with relevant tax authorities including Income Tax, Sales Tax, and Punjab Sales Tax, and to be active tax filers. Bidders must submit bids through the Punjab e-Procurement System (https://ep.punjab.gov.pk/) following the single stage two envelope procedure. The bids must be valid for 90 days and extendable for 30 days. Earnest money less than the required amount will lead to disqualification. The submission deadline is 18th August 2026 at 1100 hours, with bid opening at 1130 hours the same day. Bidders are advised to upload their bids well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues. The university reserves the right to reject any or all bids without assigning reasons. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure complete and timely online submission of bid security and documents on the Punjab e-Procurement portal to avoid disqualification. Early submission helps mitigate risks related to portal downtime or connectivity issues.