Procurement and Supply of Ber Plants and Poly Thene Bags for Karak Area Development Programme

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Forest Department, based in Kohat, is procuring a significant quantity of plants and related materials under the Karak Area Development Programme funded by the Kohat Division Development Program (KDDP). This procurement involves the supply of 62,640 Ber plants, each approximately 2 feet in height, along with Poly Thene bags sized 3"x7" with a thickness of 0.12mm, smooth, white, and recyclable. The procurement is aimed at enhancing tree cover in the Karak area under the Kohat Forest Division. The technical scope includes the supply and delivery of high-quality Ber plants and durable Poly Thene bags suitable for nursery and plantation use. The plants will be inspected at the nursery and delivery sites to ensure compliance with quality standards. Damaged or substandard plants must be replaced at the supplier’s cost. The procurement follows the KPPRA rules and requires firms to be EPAD-registered and compliant with all relevant certifications including PEC CE-10v Horticulture category, federal seed certification, and active taxpayer status for the current financial year. Interested bidders must submit their bids through the EPAD system by 25th May 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 11:30 AM. A bid security of 2% CDR in favor of the Divisional Forest Officer, Kohat Forest Division, is mandatory. Bids below 10% to 20% of the estimated cost require additional security. Joint ventures are not allowed. The submission address is the office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Kohat, located at Sial Baz Road, Bungalow No. 40. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure their bids are complete, timely, and strictly follow the single-stage single-envelope procedure. Attention to detail in the bid security and technical documentation will help avoid disqualification. Early submission through EPAD is recommended to prevent last-minute technical issues.