Procurement of White Offset Paper, P.S. Plates and CTP Plates for PCP Press Islamabad

The Printing Corporation of Pakistan (PCP) based in Islamabad Capital Territory is inviting bids for the procurement of essential printing materials for its PCP Press located at Khayaban-e-Suhrawardy, Islamabad. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to secure high-quality goods to support the printing operations of the corporation. Items being procured: - White Offset Paper (Local - High Finish) 20"x30"/68 Gsm, Quantity: 1000 Reams - P.S. Plates 715x915/0.15 mm (Imported), Quantity: 500 pcs - CTP Plates 715x915/0.27 mm (Imported), Quantity: 200 pcs The technical scope includes the supply of white offset paper with a high finish suitable for offset printing, along with imported P.S. plates and CTP plates matching the specified dimensions and thickness. The delivery location is Khayaban-e-Suhrawardy, Sector G-7/4, Islamabad Capital Territory, with a delivery period of 10 days from the contract award. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be registered with FBR and possess relevant experience in supplying printing consumables. Joint ventures or consortiums are not allowed for this tender. Bidders must submit a bid security in the form of Pay Order or Call Deposit as specified in the bidding documents. The bid submission deadline is **Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 02:00 PM** through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 platform. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Bids will be opened on the same day at 02:30 PM via EPADS v2.0. Interested bidders should ensure timely registration on EPADS and comply with all bidding instructions. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare the bid documents in English, ensure all required bid securities and declarations are included, and submit bids well before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Familiarity with EPADS v2.0 and its submission process is crucial for successful participation in this procurement.