Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education, Faisalabad invites bids for the purchase of different kinds of papers under tender reference 270-SS/2026. This procurement exercise, valued at PKR 4,44,95,600, is conducted under PPRA Rules using a single stage two envelope bidding process. The scope encompasses supply of various paper types required for the Board's operational and examination-related needs. Participation is mandatory through the Punjab E-Procurement System (eP) portal; no offline or alternative submission methods will be accepted. Bids must be submitted online with technical and financial proposals as specified in the bidding documents.
Eligible bidders must possess valid NTN and relevant business registration with SECP or equivalent authority. Bid security of 5% of the bid value must be submitted online through the Punjab E-Procurement System in collaboration with Bank of Punjab as per established procedures. All rates must be quoted inclusive of all taxes on an F.O.R basis. The tender remains valid for 120 days from the submission deadline. Samples of papers will be provided at the time of technical bid opening for evaluation purposes.
Bidding documents are available free of cost on the PPRA website www.ppra.punjab.gov.pk, the Punjab E-Procurement System portal at https://ep.punjab.gov.pk, and the Board's website www.bisefsd.edu.pk. Online registration at https://ep.punjab.gov.pk is required before submission. Technical bids will be opened on the same day as the submission deadline at 11:30 a.m. in the presence of the purchase committee and firm representatives. Rates will be evaluated and compared on a lot-wise basis. For registration queries, bidders may contact helpline 1248.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
Large-scale recurring procurement of mixed paper grades (examination, operational, stationery) for a provincial education board.
PKR 4.45 crore contract signals sustained demand from a stable public institution. Lot-wise evaluation suggests opportunity to compete selectively on paper types rather than single monolithic bid. Mandatory e-procurement platform adds compliance friction but reduces site visits. 120-day tender validity and sample evaluation at technical opening indicate quality-focused process; price-competitive bidders must ensure specification alignment.
Who can bid: Valid NTN and SECP/equivalent business registration mandatory. Typically vendors supply directly; no restriction on entity type stated. Must be registered on Punjab E-Procurement System (ep.punjab.gov.pk) before submission. No PEC category applicable (stationery, not construction).