Provision of End-to-End Unique Identification Marking (UIM) / Tax Stamp Services for Household Electrical Goods, Storage Batteries and Lubricants

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Islamabad invites bids from eligible State-Owned Entities (SOEs) for the provision of a comprehensive end-to-end Unique Identification Marking (UIM) / Tax Stamp managed service covering household electrical goods, storage batteries and lubricants. This procurement is conducted under Rule 32(1)(f) of the Public Procurement Rules, 2026, through limited solicitation among eligible SOEs via the EPADS platform using a Single Stage One Envelope procedure. Items being procured: - Product UIM for household electrical goods (approx. 4 million units annually) - Product UIM for storage batteries (approx. 18.5 million units annually) - Product UIM for lubricants (approx. 65–75 million retail packs annually) - Box UIM for packaging of household electrical goods, storage batteries and lubricant cartons The scope includes secure printing of UIMs in Pakistan, automatic and manual application equipment, activation and deactivation modules, web dashboards for FBR and manufacturers, mobile verification apps, authentication toolkits for FBR officers, data hosting and integration, installation, training, operation and maintenance for a contract period of three years. The service provider shall recover all costs through notified per-UIM fees payable directly by manufacturers under applicable Sales Tax Rules, 2006. No payment will be made by FBR. The technical scope requires secure, auditable UIM printing with overt and covert security features, automatic applicators capable of matching production line speeds, activation linked to genuine filling events for lubricants, real-time data integration with FBR systems, and compliance with detailed performance benchmarks and deployment schedules. Eligibility criteria include legal status as an SOE under the State-Owned Enterprises Act 2023, mandate and authority to provide the services, capacity to execute all three sectors through own resources with specialized subcontracting limited to 40%, proven secure printing and serialization experience, technical capacity for automatic application and activation, and valid NTN, STRN and Active Taxpayers List status. Key dates include a pre-bid meeting on 17th November 2026 at 11:30 AM at FBR House, Islamabad (with virtual participation option), and bid submission deadline on 23rd November 2026 at 02:00 PM via EPADS. Bids will be publicly opened on the same day at 02:30 PM. Bids must be submitted electronically through EPADS as a single combined technical and financial proposal along with a Bid Securing Declaration. Physical samples, if required, shall be submitted separately as specified. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure full compliance with the mandatory technical criteria and provide detailed evidence of secure printing capability and deployment plans. Early engagement in the pre-bid meeting and thorough review of Section V technical specifications will enhance bid responsiveness and competitiveness. This procurement offers a unique opportunity for eligible SOEs to deliver a critical national tax compliance solution with a three-year contract under a manufacturer-funded model, ensuring sustainability and operational control by FBR.