Supply of Needle Bearing and GR Ball Bearing

The Pakistan Security Printing Corporation, located in Karachi, Sindh, is procuring Needle Bearings and GR Ball Bearings for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is under the contract reference P62672 and will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method. Interested bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 and submit their bids electronically before the deadline. Items being procured: - NEEDLE BEARING NATR-6 INA 02/K3: PART NO.L2558410 (342-128), Quantity: 36 - GR. BALL BEARING INA61816 # L2501200, Quantity: 24 The technical scope requires that all bearings must be sourced through authorized distributors of the manufacturer INA. Bidders must submit a letter of authorization with their offer; failure to do so will result in rejection. No mediating supply is acceptable to avoid chain costing. The supplied products will be scanned at the time of Material Inspection Report (MIR) for verification of originality. Eligibility criteria include valid FBR registration, active tax payer status, and compliance with all bidding document requirements. Joint ventures or consortiums are not allowed for this procurement. Bidders must submit a bid security as specified and comply with all terms and conditions outlined in the bidding documents. Key dates include the bid submission deadline on Friday, July 31, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day on EPADS v2.0. The submission address for the original bid security is Jinnah Avenue, Malir Halt, Airport Sub-Division, Malir, Karachi. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and to carefully prepare the bid with all required documents, including the manufacturer's authorization letter, to avoid disqualification. Bidders should also familiarize themselves with the technical specifications and ensure compliance with all eligibility and submission requirements to enhance their chances of success.