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NBF EOI: Pre-Qualification of Publishers & Developers for Textbook Manuscripts (Prep–Grade 12)
NBF EOI · Islamabad · Express,
Tender advertisement published in Express on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, listed under Islamabad, Pakistan. 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 (EOIs) from established and experienced publishers and developers (textbook development firms/companies) across Pakistan for pre-qualification to participate in competitive development of textbook manuscripts for Prep to Grade 12 based on the National Curriculum of Pakistan as notified by the National Curriculum Council Wing (NCCW).
Key details:
| Issuer | National Book Foundation (NBF), Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Pre-qualification of publishers/developers for development of textbook manuscripts (Prep–Grade 12) |
| Eligibility | Established and experienced publishers and developers (textbook development firms/companies) across Pakistan |
| EOI Documents | Available at www.nbf.org.pk |
| Bid Security | Refundable Rs. 50,000 to be submitted with the EOI application in the prescribed manner |
| Manuscript Submission | No manuscript required at pre-qualification stage; pre-qualified firms will be invited to submit fully developed, professionally designed manuscripts within 30 days for subjects/grades specified by NBF |
| Agreement/Duration | NBF will execute an agreement for three (03) years with each pre-qualified publisher/developer; pre-qualification does not guarantee selection, publication, minimum work or royalty |
| Royalty | 5% royalty on net price of copies sold for each textbook published by NBF after obtaining requisite NOC and approvals |
| Evaluation | Manuscripts (Phase-II) will be evaluated by subject-specific evaluation committees; selected manuscripts will be forwarded to NCCW for NOC |
| Submission Deadline | 2026-09-17 (by 11:00 AM) |
| Submission Address | Deputy Director (Textbooks Development), National Book Foundation, 6-Mauve Area, Taleemi Chowk, G-8/4, Islamabad |
| Contact | Ph: 051-9261536 |
| Reference | PID(I)2001/26 |
NBF reserves the right to verify submitted documents and accept or reject any application or annul the pre-qualification process in accordance with applicable PPRA rules/regulations.
Published in Express 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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