Purchase of Fertilizers for Agronomic Research Institute Faisalabad

Agronomic Research Institute Faisalabad invites sealed bids from eligible firms, companies, sole proprietors, and general order suppliers for the supply of fertilizers. The procurement is open to entities registered with relevant tax authorities, including Income Tax, Sales Tax, and Punjab Sales Tax. Bids will be received through a single stage single envelope procedure and must be uploaded via the Punjab e-Procurement portal by the specified deadline. Items being procured: - DAP (Diammonium Phosphate) (Quantity: 36 tons, Estimated Amount: Rs. 2.77 Million) - Urea (Quantity: 50 tons, Estimated Amount: Rs. 1.50 Million) - Potash (Quantity: 29 tons, Estimated Amount: Rs. 1.50 Million) The technical scope includes the supply and delivery of high-quality fertilizers as per the specified quantities to the Agronomic Research Institute, Faisalabad. All bidders must ensure compliance with the required standards and timely delivery to the designated location. Bidders are required to submit a Bid Security equivalent to 5% of the estimated price in the form of CDR, Bank Guarantee, or Demand Draft from a scheduled bank. Late bids will not be entertained, and the bids will be opened in the presence of bidders' representatives on the same day as the deadline. Eligibility criteria include valid registration with FBR and relevant tax authorities, experience in fertilizer supply, and submission of earnest money. The deadline for bid submission is **2023-02-13 23:59:59**. Bidding documents can be downloaded from the PPRA or Punjab e-Procurement websites. For further information, bidders may contact the Agronomic Research Institute, Jhang Road, Faisalabad, during office hours. A practical tip: Ensure your bid security instrument is prepared well in advance and double-check the upload on the e-Procurement portal to avoid last-minute technical issues.