Purchase of Papers (A4 and Legal Size) and Colored File Covers for Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO)

The Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) (Administration Directorate) invites sealed bids through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 for the procurement of papers and related office supplies for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is specifically for the purchase of A4 size paper, Legal size paper, and customized colored file covers for FESCO, to be delivered at the FESCO headquarters located at West Canal Road, Abdullahpur, Faisalabad. Items being procured: - A4 Size Paper Reams, 80 GSM, 500 sheets per ream, quantity 540,000 sheets (20,000 reams) - Legal Size Paper Reams, 80 GSM, 500 sheets per ream, quantity 100,000 sheets (3,500 reams) - Colored File Covers customized with FESCO logo, size 14 inches by 19.5 inches, quantity 52,000 covers (40,000 units) The papers must be new, unused, suitable for printers and copiers, with clean and properly cut edges. The colored file covers must be customized as per FESCO specifications with the official logo. Delivery is required within 30 days after the award of contract, free of charge at FESCO HQ Faisalabad. Bidders must be registered and eligible under the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, and provide bid security in the form of Pay Order, Call Deposit, or Demand Draft as specified. The procurement will follow a Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method with a 60% weightage on technical evaluation and 40% on financial evaluation. Technical criteria include material quality, annual turnover, and relevant experience with DISCOs, NTDC, WAPDA, or government entities. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 02:00 PM. Manual submissions will not be accepted. The bid opening will be conducted on the same day at 02:30 PM through EPADS. Interested bidders should register on EPADS and may seek clarifications by October 19, 2026. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your bid includes all required documents, including valid authorization letters from manufacturers, bid security, and compliance with technical specifications to avoid disqualification. Early registration on EPADS and thorough review of bidding documents will facilitate smooth participation. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers of quality office papers and customized file covers to engage with a major public sector utility in Faisalabad.