Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
Pakistan Security Printing Corporation PVT. LTD. invites international bids for the procurement of CBS-1/90 GSM PSPC W/M sensitized cheque paper under reference REQ-0926-3-00020-FP-0025. This is a goods procurement for specialized security printing materials required by the corporation, with the tender issued by the Procurement Department at their Malir Halt facility in Karachi. The bidding process follows a single stage two envelope international competitive bidding procedure, with all procurement conducted from the federal level to ensure quality and compliance with security standards mandated for banking and financial instruments across Pakistan.
Bidders must meet standard eligibility criteria including proper business registration, relevant experience in manufacturing or supplying similar sensitized security paper products, and current tax registration. A bid securing declaration or security deposit is required to ensure bid validity and contractor performance. Bidders should provide evidence of past experience, completed contracts of similar nature, and compliance with health, safety and environmental undertakings as stipulated in the procurement documents.
Interested bidders must obtain the complete standard bidding document from the Pakistan Security Printing Corporation, located at Jinnah Avenue, Malir Halt, Karachi, or via email to foreign.purchase@pspc.gov.pk. Sealed bids in two envelopes must be submitted by the closing date of 26 October 2026. The bid opening date will be announced separately. Prospective bidders are encouraged to contact the Deputy General Manager, Procurement, at +92-219-924-8511 or the provided email address for clarifications, technical specifications, bill of quantities, and detailed evaluation criteria.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
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This is an international competitive tender for specialized sensitized cheque paper meeting CBS-1/90 GSM specification for PSPC's security printing operations.
The procurement is moderate scale, limited to a single specialized commodity requiring manufacturing or export capability and prior experience in security-grade paper supply. The tight three-month window to closing suggests urgency; foreign bidders are explicitly welcome but must navigate international shipping and compliance documentation. This appears to be a one-time procurement rather than recurring framework, typical for periodic security printing material replenishment cycles.
Who can bid: Eligible bidders are typically registered manufacturing or trading entities with valid business registration (SECP), active NTN with FBR, and demonstrated prior supply of similar sensitized or security paper products to financial or government institutions. International bidders must confirm legal standing and export authorization in their home country. PEC registration not applicable; sector-specific certifications for security printing materials may be required.