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Description / Scope of Work
The Board of Secondary Education, Karachi invites sealed bids from interested suppliers and firms for the procurement of answer scripts required for SSC (Secondary School Certificate) examinations in 2027. This is a significant procurement with a bid security of Rs. 3,600,000 and a tender fee of Rs. 2,000. The contract must be completed within one month of award, and bids will be evaluated on a quality-cum-rate basis. The procurement is intended to support the smooth conduct of SSC examinations across Karachi and the wider region.
Eligible bidders must demonstrate three years of experience executing similar jobs or assignments with comparable costs for educational boards, universities, or recognised examination conducting authorities. Bidders are required to provide tender fee and bid security in the form of pay orders issued to the Secretary, Board of Secondary Education Karachi. Additional eligibility requirements include a minimum three-year turnover of Rs. 180,000,000, registration with EPADS (SPPRA), registration with the Federal Board of Revenue for income tax and sales tax, a valid press declaration certificate detailing working staff and machinery, and a manufacturer's or quality certificate from a reputed organisation.
Bid documents are available from the publication date until Monday, 21 September 2026 at 1:30 p.m., with submission closing at 2:00 p.m. the same day. Bids will be opened at 2:30 p.m. on 21 September 2026. Bidders must submit samples of at least 10 sheets of the quoted items, an undertaking on stamp paper, and all required documentation. The bid validity period is 90 days from the date of tender opening. For further information, contact the Board at 99260252-6, 99260079 or via email at pnp@bsek.edu.pk, or visit www.bsek.edu.pk.
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The Board seeks a qualified printing contractor to supply answer scripts for the 2027 SSC examinations — a substantial, recurring procurement serving an examination body.
Minimum turnover requirement of Rs. 180 million signals mid-to-large contract value. Tight closing timeline (one month to completion) demands an established operation with verified experience in educational examination printing. Blacklisting status and regulatory compliance (FBR, EPADS) are strictly enforced; any history of non-compliance is disqualifying.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered with EPADS (SPPRA) and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for income and sales tax. Minimum three-year turnover of Rs. 180,000,000 required with supporting audit reports. Three years' documented experience executing similar work for educational or examination bodies mandatory. Typically, printing contractors must also hold relevant trade and quality certifications and be free of blacklist status.