Procurement of Title Covers for Single Textbooks and Practical Note Books Through Framework Contract for Academic Session 2027-28

Punjab Education Curriculum Training & Assessment Authority (PECTAA), Lahore invites e-bids for the procurement of title covers through a framework contract for the academic session 2027-28. The procurement specifically covers printing and lamination of title covers for single textbooks and practical note books. Eligible bidders include printers, publishers, firms, companies, joint ventures, groups, consortiums, AOPs, and sole proprietors registered with Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments with adequate relevant experience. The bidding will follow the Single Stage Two Envelope procedure as per Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) Rules, 2014 (amended). Items being procured: - Title covers for single textbooks - Title covers for practical note books The total estimated quantity is approximately 41 million units with an estimated cost of Rs. 587 million. The quantities are divided into two categories: one for Tarjuma-tul-Quran-ul-Majeed and the other for all other textbooks. Bidders must submit their bids exclusively through the Punjab e-Procurement System (eP) portal. Physical submission of coated bleached board/art paper samples and original instruments for testing fees must be submitted at the Committee Room of PECTAA Office, Link Wahdat Road, Lahore, before the bid submission deadline. Technical bids will be opened online via the Punjab e-Procurement System, followed by physical and documentary evaluation. Financial bids of technically qualified bidders will be opened later at a notified time and venue. The bid security is 2% of the estimated price and must be deposited electronically through the Punjab e-Procurement System. The bid validity period is 90 days from the date of technical bid opening. Interested bidders should ensure timely uploading of bids and compliance with all bidding document requirements. The pre-bid meeting will be held at the Committee Room of PECTAA Office, Link Wahdat Road, Lahore on Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 11:30 a.m. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents available on the PPRA and PECTAA websites. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your bid security is deposited electronically well before the deadline and that all physical samples and testing fees are submitted timely to avoid disqualification. Late submissions will not be entertained.