Supply of Stationery Items for Balochistan Education Foundation

This tender invites bids from eligible firms for the supply of stationery items to the Balochistan Education Foundation in Quetta. The procurement focuses on nine different stationery items, with a bid security requirement of 600,000 PKR. The department requires bidders to be registered with the Electronic Public Procurement System of BPPRA and to submit bids electronically only, ensuring a streamlined and transparent process. The scope includes supplying quality stationery items as per samples provided during the pre-bid meeting. The successful bidder must arrange secure warehousing in Quetta before transporting items to the district headquarters. The contract also mandates PCSIR lab testing of all paper-based and grammage items at the bidder's cost after delivery, ensuring compliance with quality standards. The procurement process follows the Balochistan Public Procurement Rules 2014, emphasizing financial stability and tax compliance. Bidders should hold a valid Sales Tax Certificate, be on the Active Taxpayer List, and not be blacklisted by any Pakistani agency. The bidding firm must demonstrate a turnover of at least 25 million PKR over the last five years and experience in similar assignments totaling 9 million PKR in the previous five years. Joint ventures are not allowed. The tender requires earnest money in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) for bid security. The submission deadline is set for 11 February 2026 at 11:30 AM, with bid opening scheduled the same day at 12:30 PM. Bids must be submitted electronically via the supplier dashboard. The physical address for correspondence is Balochistan Education Foundation, H# 1/10/11/12 Shalimar City near NADRA Verification Center, Airport Road, Quetta. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid security CDR is correctly issued in the name of the undersigned and check the newspaper ad for any specific stamp duty requirements often overlooked. Also, confirm your registration on the BPPRA electronic system to avoid disqualification.