Procurement of Medium Scale Fruit and Vegetable Processing Lines and Slaughterhouse Machinery

This tender from the Agriculture Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, invites reputable firms in Peshawar to supply and install medium scale fruit and vegetable processing lines along with slaughterhouse machinery. The procurement covers five vegetable and fruit pack-houses and two slaughterhouses across the province, focusing on enhancing quality assurance and market linkages. The scope includes multi-purpose processing lines for vegetables and fruits with a total of three units for Peshawar and Mardan, a fruit processing line for peaches in Swat, a vegetable processing line including drying and pulping in Charsadda, and slaughterhouse machinery for Peshawar. These installations require firms to demonstrate technical expertise in handling machinery suited for agricultural produce and meat processing, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with local standards. Bidders must be registered with the Chamber of Commerce, Securities Exchange Commission of Pakistan, and FBR with valid NTN and sales tax numbers. Firms should not be blacklisted and must provide affidavits confirming compliance with terms, a three-year warranty, and one-year free post-installation service. The tender demands verified bank statements and audit reports for the last two to three years, ensuring financial stability and credibility. Submission deadline is set for 18th February 2026 at 12:00 p.m., with bid opening at 12:30 p.m. on the same day. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked 'PRE-QUALIFICATION' to the Project Director, Certification Project, Agriculture Department, Civil Secretariat, Peshawar. This physical submission method requires careful preparation of technical and financial documents. Pro-Tip: Make sure to include a stamped covering letter and firm profile as per the submission requirements. Also, verify the Earnest Money and Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) details in the newspaper ad to avoid disqualification due to common procedural oversights.