Procurement of Consumable Stores for Certified Seed Potato Production System

The National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC) Islamabad is procuring consumable stores under the PSDP-Project, Pakistan Korea Joint Program on Certified Seed Potato Production System. This procurement is specifically managed by the Directorate of Procurement at NARC Islamabad. The scope includes a wide range of consumables such as virology kits, sample extraction bags, pipette tips, reagents, fertilizers, gloves, power sprayers, herbicides, laboratory supplies, and other related items required for various labs and field operations. The items are intended for use in virology, screen houses, aeroponic greenhouses, tissue culture labs, and genomics labs, reflecting a comprehensive technical requirement for research and production activities. Eligible bidders must be registered with GST and Income Tax Departments of the Government of Pakistan and must be enlisted on the PPRA and E-PADS portals. Firms should have relevant experience and provide necessary documentation including NTN registration, tax returns, firm profile, and authorization certificates for quoted brands. Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of Rs. 383,108/- in the form of a Bank Draft or Pay Order in favor of NARC Islamabad is mandatory. Bids must be submitted through the E-PADS system and physically before the deadline. The bids will be opened on 8th June 2026 at 11:30 am at NARC Islamabad. The deadline for submission is strictly 8th June 2026 by 11:00 am. Bidders are advised to carefully prepare their technical and financial bids, ensuring all required documents and earnest money are included. Partial deliveries or payments will not be accepted. A practical tip for bidders is to avoid handwritten bids and ensure all prices are quoted in Pakistani Rupees inclusive of GST where applicable. This will prevent disqualification due to incomplete or non-compliant bids. The procuring agency reserves the right to reject any or all bids as per PPRA rules. This tender offers a significant opportunity for suppliers specializing in research consumables to participate in a prestigious government project with clear terms and conditions.