Supply of PVC Cables as per Attached BOQ

The Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (Pvt.) Ltd located in Karachi is procuring PVC cables as per the attached Bill of Quantities (BOQ). The procurement includes supply of unarmoured 4-core PVC cables of sizes 35 mm, 16 mm, and 50 mm, all made of 99.99% pure copper. The cables must conform to international standards such as BS and IEC, and be from approved manufacturers like Pakistan Cable, FAST, or Newage Cable or their equivalents. Delivery and installation will be at PSPC Malir Halt Karachi within 30 days of the purchase order. The technical scope covers supply, installation, integration, operational acceptance, training, and testing including Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT). Bidders must submit samples of 1 ft. PVC cable and lab reports from OEM confirming copper purity, failing which bids will be rejected. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be reputed manufacturers or authorized distributors, registered with tax authorities, active taxpayers, and compliant with PSPC's Code of Conduct and HSE requirements. Bidders must not be blacklisted and must submit affidavits confirming this. The bid security is fixed at Rs. 184,000 and must be submitted in specified forms. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS by June 4, 2026, 11:00 AM, and will be opened the same day at 11:30 AM. Only bids from authorized distributors conforming to BOQ standards will be accepted. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all required documents including lab reports, samples, and signed tender pages are submitted timely and in compliance with the tender conditions to avoid rejection. The procurement follows the Single Stage One Envelope Procedure with no manual bids accepted. The contract includes a 5% performance guarantee and liquidated damages of 2% per month for late delivery up to 10% of contract value. This tender offers a significant opportunity for qualified suppliers to engage with a prestigious government corporation under clear and transparent procurement rules. Bidders should carefully review the detailed technical specifications and terms to prepare a compliant and competitive bid.