Security Paper Procurement for Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the procurement of Security Paper for PTA use under contract reference P168336. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 platform. The procurement follows the Single Stage One Envelope procedure with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2026. Items being procured: - Security paper A4 size RIMS, 90 GSM, suitable for security printing such as licenses and other high-security, long-lasting documents, quantity 20,000 reams. The security paper must meet the technical specifications for international standard security printing mills, specifically A4 size paper in 500+ quantity per ream. Bidders must be registered with FBR (NTN and GSTN), have at least one year of relevant experience supported by work orders, and provide importation documents if applicable. Bid security must be submitted in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call Deposit, or Demand Draft. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by Monday, November 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Original bid security must be physically submitted to PTA's office at F-5/1, Islamabad before the deadline. Bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM through EPADS v2.0. Manual submissions are not accepted. Interested bidders should register on EPADS v2.0 and may seek clarifications by November 13, 2026. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest evaluated cost meeting all eligibility and technical criteria. The PTA reserves the right to reject any or all bids without assigning any reason. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and submission of both electronic bids and physical bid security to avoid disqualification. Carefully review all bidding documents and comply strictly with submission requirements to enhance chances of success.