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Description / Scope of Work
The Directorate of Electronic Media and Publications (NA) invites pre-qualification applications from national printing presses and firms for financial year 2026-2027 under reference P63290. This is a non-consulting services procurement conducted on a national basis using a single-stage, one-envelope bidding process. The pre-qualification exercise aims to identify eligible service providers who will subsequently be invited to participate in competitive bidding for printing and publication services. Only pre-qualified applicants will be entitled to participate in the formal procurement proceedings and receive invitations to bid. The directorate has reserved dedicated funds for this procurement planned for FY 2026-27 and intends to sign contract agreements with selected successful bidders following the competitive process.
The pre-qualification process is open to all national applicants meeting the specified eligibility and qualification criteria outlined in the pre-qualification documents. Interested applicants must meet financial capacity requirements, demonstrate relevant past experience with completed contracts, and provide authenticated financial statements showing average annual turnover. Required documentation includes proof of net worth, details of past experience, and completed contract references. All applicants must comply with the mandatory eligibility requirements before submission of their applications.
Applications must be submitted electronically through EPADS v2.0 on or before Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 11:30 AM, with electronic opening scheduled for the same day at 12:00 PM. Manual submissions will not be accepted. Complete pre-qualification documents are available at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/63290. Interested parties may obtain additional information from the Assistant Director, Directorate of Electronic Media and Publications, B.F Building, Zero Point, Islamabad, via phone at +92-300-520-1067 or email at deputyassistantdirectorp@gmail.com during office hours.
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Government pre-qualification for offset printing services, FY 2026-27.
This is a gating exercise—passing pre-qual opens access to subsequent competitive bidding rounds, not a direct award. Scale appears medium to large given federal government use and multi-year engagement intent. Notable: electronic-only submission via EPADS v2.0 with same-day opening suggests high administrative friction; tight 18-month lead time from notice to FY start suggests planning is underway. Likely recurring annual procurement based on 'contract agreements' (plural) language.
Who can bid: National printing presses/firms only. Typically requires PEC registration for manufacturing/printing, valid NTN, SECP registration if applicable, and financial capacity proof (average annual turnover documentation, net worth statements). Past relevant experience with completed contract references mandatory. No formal category tier stated but offset printing typically requires operational facility verification.