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NBF EOI: Pre-Qualification of Publishers & Developers for Textbook Manuscripts
NBF EOI · Islamabad · Express,
Tender advertisement published in Express 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 (EOIs) 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 of Pakistan (as notified by the National Curriculum Council Wing).
Key details, eligibility and submission instructions are listed below. Detailed EOI documents and TORs are available on the NBF website.
| 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 (Prep to Grade 12) |
| Eligibility | Established and experienced publishers and developers (textbook development firms/companies) across Pakistan |
| Bid security | Refundable Rs. 50,000 with the EOI application (prescribed manner) |
| Submission | Applications with required documents in sealed envelopes (must reach NBF by deadline) |
| Deadline | 2026-09-17 at 11:00 AM |
| Website for EOI Documents/TORs | www.nbf.org.pk |
| Agreement/Duration | Pre-qualified publishers/developers: NBF will execute a 3-year agreement |
| Manuscript submission (Phase II) | Pre-qualified firms will be invited to submit fully developed and professionally designed manuscripts within 30 days for subjects/grades specified by NBF |
| Evaluation & Approvals | Manuscripts evaluated by Subject-Specific Evaluation Committees; selected manuscripts forwarded to NCCW for NOC |
| Royalties | 5% royalty on net price of copies sold for each textbook published by NBF after requisite NOC and approvals |
| Contact / Submission Address | Deputy Director (Textbooks Development), National Book Foundation, 6-Mauve Area, Taleemi Chowk, G-8/4, Islamabad. Ph: 051-9261536 |
| Rights | NBF reserves the right to verify documents and accept/reject applications or annul the pre-qualification process per applicable PPRA rules/regulations |
Refer to the EOI/TOR on the NBF website for prescribed application format and bid security submission instructions.
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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