Printing and Supply of Examination Question Papers and Answer Scripts for Deputy Director Education Ghizer

The Office of the Deputy Director Education Ghizer invites sealed tenders from eligible, registered government contractors and firms for printing and publication of question papers and answer scripts for upcoming examinations. The procurement covers all related printing, packing and delivery for financial year 2026-27, ending on 30 June 2027.

Participating firms, dealers, suppliers and contractors must be registered through Form-C/SECP and with income tax/GST authorities. The contractor or supplier must be a sole proprietor or joint venture with its own complete printing press, shop, store or warehouse setup in Ghizer, Gilgit, with adequate supplies. Subcontracting is not permitted. The Procurement Committee will physically inspect the bidder's facilities, available supplies and technical expertise or staff. Bidders must submit an affidavit on Rs. 50 legal stamp paper confirming that the company or firm has not been blacklisted.

Bidding will follow the single-stage, two-envelope procedure. Each bidder must submit one sealed package containing two separately sealed envelopes clearly marked Technical Proposal and Financial Proposal. Samples of paper and envelopes must accompany the bid. Prices must be quoted separately for each item, although the award will be decided on a lot basis. Rates must include all applicable taxes and delivery charges and apply only to the listed procurement. Prices must not be unrealistically higher or lower than prevailing market prices. Partial bids, conditional bids and documents with incomplete specifications, strength, manufacturer or other required details will be rejected.

Bidding documents can be obtained from the office of the DDO Deputy Director Education Ghizer from 20 November 2026. Under the Finance Act 2025 fee schedule, the tender document fee is Rs. 4,000 for a bid value of Rs. 5 million and Rs. 6,000 for a bid value of Rs. 5-10 million. The tender notice is also available on the GB PPRA website at www.gbppra.gov.pk.

Bids must include security equal to 2% of the bid value, in the form of a call deposit issued by a scheduled bank or KCBL GB, in favour of Deputy Director Education Ghizer. Successful bidders must submit 10% performance security through a CDR or pay order within 10 days after bid opening. A separate contract agreement must be executed after acceptance of the bid.

Submit bids to the Office of the Deputy Director Education Ghizer by 11:00 a.m. on 26 November 2026. The Chairman Procurement Committee will open bids at the same office at 11:30 a.m. that day, in the presence of contractors or their authorized agents who choose to attend.

Supplies must be delivered within the supply-order timeline, with further delivery to schools after quality and specification checks by the same contractor. Payment is subject to availability or release of funds under the relevant account head. Selection will consider offered rates, compliance, experience and performance. The committee may accept or reject bids in whole or part, recording reasons. Procurement will follow GB PPRA 2022 rules and subsequent amendments and guidelines. The notice is issued by Didar Panah, Deputy Director Education Ghizer.