Printing, Binding and Supply of Textbooks for Public Sector Schools 2027-28

The School Education & Literacy Department, Government of Sindh, invites international competitive bids for printing, binding and supply of free textbooks for the academic session 2027-28 to be distributed at no cost to students in public sector schools across Sindh province. This is a large-scale procurement under the jurisdiction of the Sindh Textbook Board, established to ensure quality educational materials reach all government school students. The bidding documents, issued under the SPP Rules 2010 (as amended in 2019), follow Rules 7 and 8 for procurement committee constitution and Rule 31 for complaint redressal mechanisms.

Bidders must comply with all eligibility criteria set out in the Instructions to Bidders (ITB) and General Conditions of Contract (GCC) forming Part One of the bidding documents. International competitive bidding is open to qualified printing and binding contractors registered with relevant Pakistani authorities and possessing valid industrial licenses from the Industries & Commerce Department or equivalent federal/provincial certification. A Procurement Committee chaired by the Sindh Textbook Board Secretary will oversee technical and financial evaluation of bids in accordance with Rule 45 of the SPP Rules.

Bidding documents are available from the Sindh Textbook Board office in Karachi. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes at the Board's registered office by the closing date of 3 September 2026 at 1400 hours. Bid opening will follow immediately thereafter. Prospective bidders should contact the Procurement Officer (BPS-17), Sindh Textbook Board, Karachi, for clarification on technical specifications, delivery schedules, quality standards and bid security requirements. The complete bidding documents include Instructions to Bidders and General Conditions of Contract which must be carefully reviewed before submission.

This is a significant one-off procurement by the Sindh government for printing and binding of free textbooks to supply all public schools in the province during 2027-28. The tender is open to international competitive bidding, indicating an estimated large financial scale. Bidders must meet Pakistani industrial/printing registrations and comply with SPP Rules 2010. The closing date of 3 September 2026 allows moderate preparation time. Key considerations include supply chain capacity for bulk distribution across multiple school districts, quality assurance for educational materials, and compliance with both federal SPP and provincial Sindh government procurement procedures.

Who can bid: Bidders must typically hold valid industrial licenses from the Industries & Commerce Department (federal or Sindh), be registered with SECP or relevant provincial authority, and possess printing and binding capability certified by competent trade bodies. The notice does not specify PEC registration as this is not a construction contract. International bidders must meet equivalent qualifications in their home jurisdiction and comply with Pakistani company registration requirements if operating locally.