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NBF EOI: Pre-qualification of Publishers/Developers for Textbook Manuscripts (Prep–Grade 12)
Tender advertisement published in Dawn on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, listed under Islamabad. Issued by NBF EOI. The last date printed on the advertisement was Thursday, 17 September 2026 and has passed.
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National Book Foundation (NBF), Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, Government of Pakistan invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from established and experienced publishers and textbook development firms/companies across Pakistan for pre-qualification to develop textbook manuscripts for Prep to Grade 12 based on the National Curriculum as notified by the National Curriculum Council.
| Issuer | National Book Foundation (NBF), Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Pre-qualification of publishers/developers to participate in competitive development of textbook manuscripts for Prep–Grade 12 |
| Scope | Textbook manuscripts for Prep to Grade 12 (subject & grade based) |
| Eligibility | Established and experienced publishers and developers (textbook development firms/companies) across Pakistan |
| Fee / Bid Security | EOI application must include a non-refundable/required bid security of Rs. 50,000/- (with the EOI application in the prescribed manner) |
| Submission | Applications with required documents in sealed envelopes must reach NBF by 2026-09-17 at 11:00 AM |
| Submission Address | Deputy Director (Textbooks Development), National Book Foundation, 6-Mauve Area, Taleemi Chowk, G-8/4, Islamabad |
| Contact | Phone: 051-9261536 |
Additional notes: This stage is for pre-qualification only; manuscripts are not required at this stage. Pre-qualified publishers/developers will be invited to submit fully developed and professionally designed manuscripts within 30 days for the relevant subject/grade. Manuscripts submitted later will be evaluated by subject-specific evaluation committees and selected manuscripts will be forwarded for NOC. NBF reserves the right to verify submitted information/documents and to accept or reject any application. Pre-qualification does not guarantee selection, publication, minimum work, or royalty. For detailed instructions and documents visit www.nbf.org.pk.
Published in Dawn on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.
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