Proposals are hereby invited for the supply of “Fully Automatic Sheeting & Wrapping Machine” from the reputed vendors on lease option, Joint Venture or Purchase as per the specifications detailed below.
Quantity Item
01 No. Fully Automatic Sheeting & Wrapping Machine
Specifications:
1. Machine Type : Reel fed, Fully Automatic
2. Paper Range to be Used : 60 GSM – 100 GSM (100 GSM – 170 GSM optional)
3. Diameter of the Paper Reel : Min 600 mm and Max. 1600 mm
4. Width of the Paper Reels (Min. & Max.) : 850 mm and 1700 mm
5. Output reams per minutes (Operating Speed) : Min 10 reams
6. Maximum and minimum sheet size to be cut : A3, A4 and (24” x 36” – optional)
7. Cutting Accuracy : +/-0.2mm
8. Packing material details : Paper packing reel or sheet feeder width. (should be glue sealing and packing)
9. Required power supply : 3 phase 400V/Single phase 230V 50Hz
10. Required compressed air supply : 6-12 bar
11. Delivery period of machine after confirmation: Should be mentioned with conditions
12. Warranty Terms : Minimum 12 months comprehensive warranty should be available from the date of commissioning. After warranty maintenance and service charges should be mentioned for the next ten year
13. Payment method : Should be clearly mentioned on the bid documents
14. Manuals : Operating & Technical manuals should be in English
15. Country of origin : Should be mentioned on bid documents
16. Required space : Details should be provided with bid
17. List of Installations : Should be available with the bidder documents (Local or Foreign)
Terms & Conditions
1. The manufacturer of the quoted brand or similar sheeting machines should have at least 3 years of experience in the manufacturing process.
2. Local agents of the quoted brand should have at least 3 years of experience in after-sales service and preventive maintenance of the quoted brand or similar brand in Sri Lanka.
3. Local agents must have technical staff and workshop facilities to carry out necessary repairs and services of the supplied unit.
4. A list of names and designations of the technical staff should be available with the bidding document.
5. Spare parts for the next 5 years should be available from the manufacturer to carry out the necessary service and repairs. (Certificate of availability of spare parts for the next 5 years should be obtained from the original equipment manufacturer).
6. The bidders must provide technical support services, including on holidays.
7. Must provide the fully/all access rights (including usernames, passwords, keys etc… to the software and hardware systems/components delivered with the machine. (An additional PLC and server drive program should be provided free of charges.)
8. The supplier should provide training for machine operation & maintenance to the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd (ANCL) relevant staff.
Please note that the above specifications are not applicable for lease options.
Proposals should be sent in a sealed envelope marked as “Proposals for Supply of Fully Automatic Sheeting & Wrapping Machine” on the top left hand corner and sent to Head of Procurement, The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd, No. 35, D.R. Wijewardena Mw, Colombo – 10 to reach on or before 02nd April 2026 at 3.00 p.m.
Proposals may be sent by post under registered cover or may be deposited in the Bid Box kept in the Procurement Dept. of The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd, Lake House, No.35, D.R. Wijewardena Mw, Colombo – 10.
Proposals will be opened immediately after the closing time. Bidders or their authorized representatives will be permitted to be present at the time of opening.
The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd. reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Proposals received without assigning any reason what so ever.
Head of Procurement
THE ASSOCIATED NEWSPAPERS OF CEYLON LTD.
No. 35, Lake House, D.R. Wijewardene Mawatha,
Colombo – 10.
For Details: 011 – 2429451/2429453/ 2429393


