Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (ADMIN), with administrative headquarters in Karachi, Sindh, is inviting sealed bids from eligible bidders for the procurement and printing of stationery items for PNSC operations and PNSC Tankers. This tender, referenced as P117235, covers goods procurement planned for the financial year 2026-27 with reserved funds allocated for the contract execution. The scope includes stationery items with GST applicability for PNSC general operations and zero-percent GST items for PNSC Tankers operations, reflecting the dual-category nature of the supply requirements.
Bidders must submit sealed bids accompanied by bid security as described in the Bid Data Sheet, either in the form of a Pay Order or a bid securing declaration in the specified format. Eligibility criteria and evaluation procedures are detailed in the bidding documents available on the EPADS v2.0 platform. The procurement will adopt a Single Stage-One Envelope approach using Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, and relevant regulatory guidelines issued by the procurement authority.
Interested bidders registered on e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 may obtain complete bidding documents from https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/117235. Electronic bids must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 on or before Monday, October 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 11:30 AM. For further inquiries, contact the Admin Department, 12th Floor, PNSC Building, M.T Khan Road, Karachi at telephone +92-992-04028 or email admin@pnsc.com.pk.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
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PNSC is procuring stationery items on a national basis with differential GST treatment (standard rate for general use, zero percent for tanker operations).
The tender uses EPADS e-bidding and employs LCBS methodology, indicating price-centric evaluation. Given the September 2026 publication date and October 2026 closing, bidders have a compressed submission window. The dual GST classification suggests multiple end-user categories within PNSC; suppliers should clarify volume splits and delivery schedules across both segments during tender clarifications if possible.
Who can bid: The notice specifies bidding through EPADS v2.0 and requires bid security but does not explicitly state PEC category, SECP registration, NTN, or other vendor eligibility criteria. Typically, stationery and printing procurement requires bidders to be registered with the appropriate tax authority (FBR/NTN), possess valid business registration, and for printing services may require relevant certifications or production capability evidence.