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Printing, Collation, Packaging, and Delivery of Confidential and Non-Confidential National Examination and Marking Materials

Tender Number: 426/2026/BTB (BQA/DNE/2026/01)

PA Ref Number: BQA/DNE/2026/01

Tender Description

The Education & Training Quality Authority (BQA) invites qualified and experienced service providers to submit proposals for the printing, collation, packaging, secure handling, and delivery of confidential and non-confidential national examination materials, as well as marking-related materials. The scope of work includes the production of high-quality printed materials, secure management of confidential documents, packaging according to specified requirements, and timely delivery to designated locations. The successful bidder shall ensure the highest standards of confidentiality, security, accuracy, quality assurance, and compliance with all requirements set forth by the BQA.

Issued by: Education & Training Quality Authority
Internal/External: External
Invitation Method: Public (LOCAL GCC)
Initial Bond: BD 500
Bid Validity / Initial Bond Validity Period (Days): 90 days
Tender Fees: BD 30
Contract Duration: 1 Year
Is Alternate Bid Allowed: No
Publish Date: Saturday, 19 September 2026
Purchase Before: Monday, 05 October 2026
Closing Date: Sunday, 18 October 2026
Opening Date: Monday, 19 October 2026
Is this tender/auction allocated exclusively for SMEs?: No

Additional Notes

Dear Suppliers,

The Education & Training Quality Authority (BQA) hereby invites interested and qualified suppliers to submit their tenders for the Printing, Collation, Packaging, and Delivery of National Examination Materials.

The purpose of this tender is to establish a transparent and competitive procurement process and to select a reliable service provider capable of delivering high-quality examination materials while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality, security, and accuracy.

Interested bidders are requested to submit all required documentation.

All submitted certificates and documents must be valid and up to date.

We look forward to receiving your proposals.

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How to Participate?

Those who are capable and wish to participate in the above tender have to purchase the Tender Documents online through the Bahrain Tender Board’s portal https://etendering.tenderboard.gov.bh starting from Saturday, 19 September 2026
Bidders are requested to enclose with their bids the Initial Bond for the amount specified above or at the rate of 1% of the tender value whichever amount is lesser, provided that no initial bonds value shall be less than BD 100/-.
For Two-envelope tenders, bidders, are requested to attach the initial bond as stated above and it must be included within the technical bid.
The initial bond should be in the form of a Certified Cheque, Bank Guarantee, Insurance Policy or Bank Transfer (or as specified in the Tender Documents) valid for the duration specified above.
If the bidder chooses to submit the initial bond in the form of a Bank transfer, the guarantee amount must be provided as a fixed amount mentioned and not as a percentage of the bid value.
The bids deposit place: (As Mentioned in the Tender Documents)
In addition, the following shall be considered:
- Enclose copy of a valid Commercial Registration Certificate (CR) in line with the tender's subject.
- Enclose copy of a valid Bahrainisation Certificate issued by the Ministry of Labour.
This advertisement is considered supplementary to the tender documents. In case of any discrepancy between the Advertisement and the Tender Document, the Tender Document prevails.
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)are eligible to obtain 10% preference in the financial evaluation stage when participating in tenders, and in auctions related to service facilities within government entities premises, however this shall not apply to tenders of a special nature. SMEs bidders shall submit along with their bids the valid SMEs Certificate issued by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, which can be obtained through the following link (https://www.moic.gov.bh/index.php/en/sme_services)
Vendors who are not registered in the Tender Board's e-tendering system shall be required to register through the link (Supplier Registration) , and for assistance please contact the Tender Board through email helpdesk@tenderboard.gov.bh or call on Tel No. +97317566666.

Inquiries

For further inquiries please contact on:

Education & Training Quality Authority
17562333

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