Air Layering and Cuttings in Olive Plants at Sangbhatti Mardan and ARI Tarnab Peshawar

This tender invites experienced firms to submit E-Tender (EPADS) bids for the specialized agricultural service of air layering and cuttings in olive plants. The work locations include the Olive Farm at Sangbhatti Mardan and the Agricultural Research Institute (ARI) Tarnab in Peshawar, under the supervision of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Agriculture Department. Items being procured: - Air layering in olive plants - Cuttings in olive plants The scope covers the application of air layering and cuttings techniques to enhance olive plant propagation at the specified farms. Bidders must be registered on the EPADS platform and comply with the single stage single envelope procedure as per KP-PPRA rules. The technical evaluation will qualify firms based on registration, experience, and submission of required documents. A 2% bid security in the form of a CDR payable to the undersigned must be submitted in a sealed envelope before the closing date. Rates should include all applicable taxes, duties, and import clearances, valid until June 30, 2027, with possible extension to the next financial year. The E-bid submission deadline is **September 22, 2026 at 11:00 am**, with bid opening at 11:30 am the same day via EPADS. In case of delay, bids will be opened the next working day at the same time. Interested bidders should carefully prepare their bids on EPADS and ensure timely submission. A practical tip for bidders is to verify their EPADS registration status well in advance and prepare the original bid security CDR to avoid disqualification due to procedural lapses. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for qualified agricultural service providers to contribute to olive cultivation enhancement in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.