This tender invites bids for the supply of 4600 kilograms of green tea leaves and 505 kilograms of black tea leaves harvested from gardens under the supervision of the National Tea & High Value Crops Research Institute in Mansehra. The procurement is aimed at supporting the institute's tea processing and research activities. The tea leaves must meet quality standards and be delivered timely to the institute's office in Mansehra. The procurement involves careful handling and transportation of fresh tea leaves to maintain quality. The site in Mansehra is known for its favorable climate for tea cultivation, but bidders should consider seasonal variations and logistics challenges in the hilly terrain. The tender requires earnest money in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) of PKR 20,000 to be submitted before bidding. Bidders must ensure compliance with Pakistan Agricultural Research Council regulations and maintain valid FBR registration and Active Taxpayer List (ATL) status for the fiscal year 2025-26. The tender does not specify PEC categories as it is a goods procurement, but adherence to government procurement rules and timely submission of technical and financial bids is mandatory. The submission deadline is set for 03 February 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bids to be submitted physically at the PARC NTHRI office in Shinkiari, Mansehra. The bids will be opened on the same day. Interested parties should prepare their bids carefully, ensuring all documentation including the earnest money is in order. Pro-Tip: Make sure to verify the validity of your Call Deposit Receipt and submit it along with your bid to avoid disqualification. Also, check the newspaper advertisement for any updates or amendments to the tender conditions.