This tender invites bids for the supply of machinery and equipment essential for the Chilghoza Processing Unit under the ADP project titled 'Diversifying Livelihood Opportunities Through Value Chain Development of High Values Chilghoza Pine Forest in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa'. Located in Peshawar, the project focuses on enhancing local agricultural processing capabilities by introducing specialized machinery designed to handle Chilghoza pine nuts efficiently. The equipment must meet the technical specifications outlined in the Bid Solicitation Documents and be delivered promptly as per the work order. Bidders must be registered with the E-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA), and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) with active NTN status. The procurement follows a single-stage two-envelope system, requiring separate technical and financial proposals. A 2% earnest money in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) is mandatory, along with a tender fee of Rs.1500 and a stamp duty of Rs.6,250 as per government rules. The quoted rates will remain valid until 31st December 2026, with no allowance for market price fluctuations. For compliance, ensure your firm holds the necessary PEC category relevant to agricultural machinery supply and maintains an active ATL status with FBR for the fiscal year 2025-26. This will facilitate smooth processing and avoid disqualification. Incomplete or conditional bids, late submissions, or bids without proper earnest money will be rejected. The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject any bid as per KP-PPRA rules. The submission deadline is set for 28th January 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening scheduled at 11:30 AM on the same day at the office of the Director Non Timber Forest Products, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Forest Department, Shami Road, Peshawar. Bids must be submitted via registered mail or courier; hand delivery is not accepted. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the newspaper advertisement for specific stamp duty payment instructions and ensure the Call Deposit Receipt is original and correctly named to avoid disqualification. Attention to these details can save valuable time and prevent common pitfalls in the bidding process.