Commodity Operations Financing for Sugar Wheat Urea Cotton and Rice July-September 2026

The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (Private) Limited, operating under the Ministry of Commerce, Government of Pakistan, Karachi, invites bids for Commodity Operations Financing (COF) for Sugar, Wheat, Urea, Cotton, and Rice for the quarter July to September 2026. This financing opportunity is aimed at banks licensed by the State Bank of Pakistan or SECP to provide funding against Government of Pakistan guarantees. The total tender amount is a substantial **PKR 394.300 Billion**, reflecting the scale and importance of this quarterly financing operation. The technical scope involves banks offering the lowest markup rates for the COF facility. The financing will be allocated commodity-wise and bank-wise by the State Bank of Pakistan. The tender follows a Single-Stage Single-Envelope procedure conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (EPADS). Banks must register on EPADS and submit their bids addressed to the Finance & Accounts Division at the TCP office in Karachi. The bids will be opened on the closing date in the presence of participants. Eligibility criteria require participating banks to be licensed by the State Bank of Pakistan or SECP. Consortium or joint venture participation is not allowed. The tender demands unconditional acceptance of terms and conditions, and bids must remain valid until 30th September 2026. The accepted pricing will apply even if the facility is settled early, with special provisions for Islamic banks following Shariah principles. The submission deadline is **30th June 2026 at 1100 hours**, with bid opening at 1130 hours at the TCP Board Room, FTC Building, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi. Interested bidders should ensure timely registration on EPADS and prepare their bids carefully, including the required contact details of senior officers. A practical tip for bidders is to thoroughly review the tender terms and conditions to avoid disqualification or blacklisting, especially regarding bid validity and markup rate quotations. This tender represents a significant opportunity for banks to engage in a high-value government-backed financing operation with clear procedural guidelines and strict compliance requirements. Bidders should also note that any fake or dishonoured documents will lead to legal action and blacklisting, emphasizing the importance of integrity and accuracy in submissions.