Procurement of Coco Peat on Annual Framework Contract Basis FY:2026-27

The Horticulture Agency, Lahore is inviting bids from well reputed and financially sound firms, general order suppliers, dealers, and importers registered with relevant tax departments including Income Tax, Sales Tax, Punjab Sales Tax, and Professional Tax where applicable. The procurement is for coco peat on an annual framework contract basis for the financial year 2026-27. This tender is specifically for suppliers who can provide coco peat as per the detailed specifications in the bidding documents. Items being procured: - Procurement of Coco Peat on Annual Framework Contract Basis FY:2026-27 The procurement involves supply of coco peat to the Horticulture Agency, Lahore. The items shall be supplied at the site of the Horticulture Agency head office located at Jail Road, Lahore within the stipulated time period mentioned in the purchase order. The procurement will be completed under Punjab Procurement Rules 2014 using a single stage two envelope procedure. Financial bids will only be opened for technically qualified firms. The agency reserves the right to increase or decrease the required quantity by 15%. Eligible bidders must be registered with FBR and have relevant tax documentation. Participation is through the Punjab e-Procurement System (eP) only. The submission deadline is 17th August 2026 at 12:00 PM, with technical bids opening at 12:30 PM the same day. Earnest money in the form of bid security amounting to Rs. 90,750 is required. Bidders are advised to upload their bids well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the complete bidding documents including terms and conditions (TORs) and ensure compliance with all requirements. Early submission on the Punjab e-Procurement portal is crucial to avoid technical disqualification due to late uploads or system issues.