Supply of Stationery and Paper Items for Financial Year 2026-2027

The Airports Security Force (ASF) Headquarters Karachi invites pre-qualification applications from reputed and established manufacturers and suppliers for the supply of stationery and paper items for the Financial Year 2026-2027. This procurement is managed by the Airports Security Force, located in Karachi, Sindh. The tender aims to establish a panel of pre-qualified suppliers who will be invited to participate in subsequent bidding processes and contract agreements for the on-demand supply of office stationery throughout the year. Items being procured: - Stationery items - Paper items The scope covers the monthly supply of these items from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027. Suppliers must be registered with the Sales and Income Tax Department and comply with all relevant tax and regulatory requirements. The procurement process requires submission of earnest money in the form of a Pay Order or Bank Draft amounting to 2% of the bid value, refundable, in favor of HQ ASF Karachi. Eligibility criteria include registration with the relevant tax authorities and proven experience in supplying stationery and paper products. The pre-qualification documents can be accessed through the EPADS v2.0 portal, and all applications must be submitted electronically via EPADS by Thursday, 20 August 2026 at 11:00 AM. E-bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. The tender emphasizes compliance with Public Procurement Rules 2004 and encourages bidders to carefully follow the instructions in the pre-qualification documents. The submission deadline and earnest money requirements are critical to avoid disqualification. Bidders are advised to ensure their EPADS registration and document completeness well in advance to avoid last-minute issues.