Supply of Live Plants and Seeds for Agriculture Research

The Director General Agriculture Research Quetta invites bids for the supply of live plants and seeds, totaling 42 different items. This procurement is specifically for the Agriculture Research Institute located in Quetta, Balochistan. The scope includes a diverse range of live plants and seeds essential for agricultural research and development activities. Bidders must comply with the Balochistan Public Procurement Rules 2014. Eligibility criteria require bidders to have completed at least three assignments of similar nature and complexity with a minimum value of PKR 6,500,000 in the last three years. Additionally, bidders must demonstrate a turnover of at least PKR 5,000,000 in the three subsequent previous financial years. Registration on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) and possession of a valid Sales Tax Certificate are mandatory. Joint ventures are not allowed, and firms blacklisted by any Pakistani procuring agency will be disqualified. The bid security is set at 2% of the bid value and must be submitted in the form of a deposit at call from a scheduled bank. Tender documents, including the NIT and bidding documents, are available electronically at www.bppra.gob.pk. Bids must be submitted electronically only via the supplier dashboard on the EPPS system by the deadline of 18 May 2026 at 12:00 PM. Tender opening will occur the same day at 1:00 PM. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on the BPPRA electronic procurement system and to prepare all technical and financial documents in advance to avoid last-minute submission issues. Strict adherence to bid security requirements and eligibility conditions will be critical for successful participation in this tender.