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Description / Scope of Work
The Printing Corporation of Pakistan invites sealed bids for the procurement of printing materials for PCP Press located at University Road, Karachi. This goods procurement is planned under the FY 2026-27 budget allocation and will be executed through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS v2.0) using a Single Stage-One Envelope methodology. The procurement follows the Public Procurement Rules, 2004 and employs the Least Cost Based Selection technique to ensure transparent and competitive bidding. Interested vendors are required to register on the EPADS v2.0 platform to access complete bidding documents, which contain detailed specifications, terms, conditions and requirements for the printing materials needed at the Karachi facility.
Bidders must meet standard eligibility criteria and submit bids accompanied by bid security as prescribed in the bidding documents, alternatively providing a bid securing declaration in the specified format. The procurement process is open to eligible bidders nationwide and emphasises integrity and transparency in vendor selection. All documentation and submissions must comply strictly with the requirements outlined in the e-bidding documents available on the EPADS portal.
Electronic bids prepared according to the e-bidding document instructions must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 on or before Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 02:00 PM. Bids will be opened on the same day at 02:30 PM via the EPADS v2.0 platform. Bidding documents are available at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/117550. For further information, contact the Printing Corporation of Pakistan, Section Officer, Khayaban-e-Suhrwardy, Sector G-7/4, Islamabad on Phone: +92-519-252-1420 or Email: pdpcphq@gmail.com.
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Federal government procurement of printing materials for PCP's Karachi press facility, estimated as medium-scale goods supply.
Procurement uses EPADS e-bidding with tight 30-day turnaround from notice to September 30 closing. Bidders must register on EPADS and submit electronically; this appears to be a one-off goods contract rather than a recurring rate arrangement. Standard bid security required; no unusual specifications mentioned in available text.
Who can bid: Typically, bidders must be registered with SECP (for companies), hold valid NTN and Sales Tax registration, and be in good financial standing. The notice does not specify sector-specific licensing requirements. Foreign firms may participate subject to FPCCI registration and compliance with Pakistan's import regulations.