Sealed quotations are hereby invited from foreign principles and local suppliers for the supply of “25 MT – 55 GSM High Bright Newsprint Paper in Reels – 27 ½ Reel Width” as specified below.
Quantity Description
25 MT 55 GSM – High Bright Newsprint in Reel form Reel Width : 27 ½”
Opacity – Not less than 93 %
Brightness ISO : Not less than 68 %
Packing : Sea Worthy export Packing in 3 – 4 sheets of thick hard board with one inner layer of moisture barrier including reinforced sides
Foreign Offers
The bidders should quote both FOB and CIF Colombo prices (on at sight as well as 90 days usance). CIF offers should clearly indicate detailed Cost, Freight & Insurance charges separately. ANCL reserves the right to place the order on FOB or on CIF term.
Local Offers
Ex – stock price indicating transport charges, VAT and other levies separately with samples should be submitted in a separate cover in the same manner.
Bids with samples and specifications should be submitted in a sealed envelope marked as “55 GSM High Bright Newsprint Paper” on the top left hand corner.
Bids should be sent to reach to the Head of Procurement or shall deposit in the Bid box at the Procurement department, on or before 29th September 2025 at 2.30 p.m. which will be opened immediately. No separate documents will be issued. Suppliers may use their own formalities. Probable date of delivery, validity of price, terms of payment etc. to be clearly indicated on the offers.
Acceptance of new sources/ product is subjected to a quality test.
Bidders or accredited representatives will be allowed to present at the opening. However, The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd. reserves the right to accept or reject any or all offers without assigning any reason whatsoever.
Head of Procurement
The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd.
No. 35, Lake House, D.R. Wijewardene Mawatha,
Colombo – 10.
For Details : 2429422, 2429451
