Procurement of Consumable Items for National Oilseed Enhancement Program

The National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC) Islamabad is procuring consumable items under the PSDP-Project for the National Oilseed Enhancement Program. This procurement is specifically managed by the Directorate of Procurement at NARC Islamabad. The items include Dual Gold 96% EC Pre-Emergence Herbicide in 800ml bottles, Sona Urea Fertilizer in 50Kg bags, and Cloth Bags sized 14x18 inches with NAFA and 2000 thread count as per sample. The procurement is intended to support the Oilseed Research Program and is critical for the ongoing agricultural development initiatives in Islamabad. The technical scope covers supply of specified consumable stores meeting the required standards and specifications detailed in the tender document. The procurement process requires firms to be registered with GST and Income Tax Departments of the Government of Pakistan and to be listed on the E-PADS portal. Bidders must submit a single stage single envelope bid including a Technical Bid and Financial Bid combined. Earnest Money in the form of a Bank Draft or Pay Order amounting to Rs.58,008/- in favor of NARC Islamabad is mandatory. The bids must remain valid until 31st August 2026. Partial deliveries or payments will not be accepted, and late delivery penalties of 0.2% per day will be applied. Eligibility criteria include valid PEC registration if applicable, FBR registration, and relevant experience in supplying similar consumable items. Firms must provide complete documentation including NTN certificates, GST returns, affidavit of non-blacklisting, and company profiles. The bid documents can be downloaded from the E-PADS portal or collected from the Procurement Department on payment of Rs.3000/- non-refundable tender fee. The submission deadline is 10th June 2026 by 11:00 am, with bid opening at 11:30 am on the same day at NARC Islamabad. Bidders are advised to ensure their bids are complete, properly signed, and submitted both physically and online as per PPRA rules. Handwritten bids should be avoided. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare the bid security and ensure it is submitted both physically and online before the deadline to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers experienced in agricultural consumables to engage with a prestigious government research institution under clear and transparent procurement guidelines.