Supply of Virgin Pulp Cream Wove Printing Paper and Bleach Card

This tender invites suppliers in Islamabad for the provision of Virgin Pulp Cream Wove Printing Paper and Bleach Card, essential stationery items for official use under the National B Foundation. The procurement covers local and imported paper varieties with specific gram weights and sizes, including 68-gram local printing paper and 210-gram imported bleach card. The supply will be delivered to Lahore, Peshawar, and Islamabad, with quantities subject to minor variation as per supply orders. The technical requirements emphasize strict adherence to PCSIR testing standards for brightness, opacity, tear factor, burst factor, and thickness. Suppliers must provide samples and comply with detailed specifications to ensure quality. The tender also requires submission of earnest money in the form of Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) or bank guarantee, along with valid tax registration certificates and an affidavit confirming no blacklisting or legal proceedings against the firm. Bidders should ensure their PEC registration and FBR ATL status are current for the financial year 2025-26. Compliance with tax deduction rules and submission of all required documents is mandatory. The tender evaluation will consider technical and financial proposals separately, with the lowest evaluated bidder likely to be awarded the contract. Late or incomplete bids will be rejected. The submission deadline is set for 21 January 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening scheduled the same day at 11:30 AM at the National B Foundation office in Islamabad. Interested parties must submit sealed bids physically, including all required annexures and samples, to the specified address before the deadline. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the newspaper advertisement for specific stamp duty and earnest money requirements, as these are often overlooked and can lead to disqualification. Also, ensure sample quality matches tender specifications to avoid rejection during evaluation.