Hiring Services of Agricultural Labour for Transplantation of Paddy Nursery on Area of 80 Acres

Punjab Seed Corporation (PSC), an autonomous body under the Government of Punjab, invites competitive bids for hiring the services of agricultural labour for transplantation of paddy nursery on an area of 80 acres at its Seed Farm in Sahiwal. This tender is specifically for the agricultural labour services required to carry out transplantation activities efficiently and timely on the designated farm area. Items being procured: - Agricultural labour services for transplantation of paddy nursery on 80 acres The scope of work involves providing skilled and unskilled labourers capable of handling the transplantation process on a large scale. The site is the Seed Farm in Sahiwal, Punjab, and the work demands adherence to agricultural best practices to ensure healthy crop establishment. The contractor must ensure timely deployment and supervision of labour to meet the transplantation schedule. Eligibility criteria include valid registration certificates for Income Tax (NTN) and Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA). Firms, companies, or sole proprietors must provide an undertaking on their letterhead confirming they have never been blacklisted by Punjab Seed Corporation. Bidders should be registered with FBR and have relevant experience in agricultural labour services. The bid security is set at 5% of the estimated cost, amounting to PKR 64,000. The tender documents are available online and bids must be submitted exclusively through the E-Procurement System (eprocure.gov.pk) by July 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Late or manual submissions will not be accepted. The bid opening will occur on the same day at 11:30 AM online. The original bid security must be delivered to Punjab Seed Corporation before the submission deadline, preferably as a Bank Guarantee, Pay Order, or CDR in favor of Punjab Seed Corporation. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your online submission is complete with all required documents, including the undertaking and valid registration certificates, well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues on the e-procurement portal.