Procurement of White Offset Paper, White Art Card, Morocco Paper and Allied Printing Material for PCP Press Islamabad

The Printing Corporation of Pakistan (Pvt) Limited, operating under the Cabinet Division, Government of Pakistan, Islamabad, invites sealed bids from manufacturers and dealers registered with the Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments of the FBR and listed on the active taxpayer list. This procurement is for the supply of white offset paper (local/imported), white art card, Morocco paper, and allied printing materials specifically for the PCP Press in Islamabad. Items being procured: - White Offset Paper (Local/Imported) - White Art Card - Morocco Paper - Allied Printing Material Bidders must submit their bids/offers complete in all respects via the PPRA e-procurement system EPADS 2.0 on or before 18-08-2026 at 2:00 p.m. Additionally, the hard copy of bids must reach the office of the Manager (P&D), Printing Corporation of Pakistan, Head Office, Khyaban-e-Suhrawardy, G-7/4, Islamabad by the same deadline. Earnest Money or Security Money is mandatory as per lot-wise offer, and bids without it will be disqualified. The bid security amounts are Rs.270,135 for Lot No.1, Rs.128,558 for Lot No.2, Rs.293,567 for Lot No.3, and Rs.196,196 for Lot No.4. The scope includes supply of printing materials suitable for PCP Press operations in Islamabad. The quantities may be procured as single or multiple lots according to bidder capacity. Rates must be quoted against all items in the lot, or the bid will be rejected. The bids will be opened on the same day at 2:30 p.m. The Corporation reserves the right to cancel or reject any or all tenders as per Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Bid validity is 90 days. Purchase quantities may be adjusted based on requirements and fund availability. Eligibility requires registration with FBR, active taxpayer status, and compliance with bid security requirements. The tender is issued by the Printing Corporation of Pakistan, Islamabad. The submission deadline is strictly 18-08-2026 at 2:00 p.m. with bid opening at 2:30 p.m. Bidders should ensure all documents and earnest money are complete and submitted timely to avoid disqualification. A practical tip is to carefully verify the lot-wise bid security amounts and submit accordingly to prevent rejection. Also, ensure all items in the chosen lot are priced comprehensively to meet tender conditions.