Supply, Fabrication and Assembly of Acrylic Plate Documents

The Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (Pvt.) Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of the State Bank of Pakistan, invites bids for the procurement of goods planned for the financial year 2026-27. The procurement concerns the supply, fabrication, and assembly of acrylic plate documents as per contract reference T-4206-FA(REQ0826-1-00072) with the internal reference P92848. Items being procured: - Supply of Acrylic Plate Documents This procurement is managed through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0, where detailed bidding documents including terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements are available online at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/92848. Interested bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 to participate. The procurement process follows the Single Stage One Envelope method with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of Pay Order, Bank Guarantee, or a bid securing declaration as specified in the bidding documents. Bids must be submitted electronically through EPADS v2.0 by Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM. Late submissions will not be entertained. Vendors not yet registered on EPADS v2.0 are advised to register promptly. A tutorial for registration is available on YouTube. Bidders should ensure compliance with all registration and bid security requirements to avoid disqualification. The procurement is based in Karachi, Sindh, and the Pakistan Security Printing Corporation is the issuing authority. The submission deadline and opening times are strict, so timely electronic submission is critical. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the bid security requirements and ensure the Pay Order or Bank Guarantee is prepared in the exact format specified to avoid rejection. Early registration on EPADS v2.0 and thorough understanding of the bidding documents will enhance chances of success.