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NBF EOI: Pre-Qualification of Publishers/Developers for Prep–Grade 12 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, invites Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from established and experienced publishers and textbook developers (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 notified by the National Curriculum Council Wing (NCCW).
| 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 textbook development firms/companies across Pakistan |
| Bid Security | Refundable Rs. 50,000 with EOI application (prescribed manner) |
| Post-qualification requirement | Pre-qualified firms will be invited to submit fully developed, professionally designed manuscripts within 30 days for subjects/grades specified by NBF (Phase-II) |
| Agreement | NBF to execute a 3-year agreement with each pre-qualified publisher/developer; pre-qualification does not guarantee selection, publication, minimum work or royalty |
| Royalty | 5% royalty on the net price of copies sold for each textbook published by NBF after obtaining NOC and necessary approvals |
| Evaluation | Manuscripts in Phase-II evaluated by Subject-Specific Evaluation Committees; selected manuscripts forwarded to NCCW for NOC |
| Documents | Detailed EOI Documents/TORs available at www.nbf.org.pk |
| How to apply | Applications with required documents in sealed envelopes; include refundable bid security as prescribed |
| Submission address | Deputy Director (Textbooks Development), National Book Foundation, 6-Mauve Area, Taleemi Chowk, G-8/4, Islamabad |
| Contact | Phone: 051-9261536 |
| Authority | NBF reserves the right to verify submitted information/documents and accept/reject any application or annul the pre-qualification process in accordance with applicable PPRA rules/regulations |
| Deadline | 2026-09-17 at 11:00 AM |
Interested publishers/developers should download the detailed EOI/TORs from the NBF website, prepare the required documents including the refundable bid security, and submit the complete application in a sealed envelope to the Deputy Director (Textbooks Development) at the address above by the stated deadline.
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