Procurement of End-to-End Digital Track & Trace System for Tobacco Leaf Supply Chain

Pakistan Tobacco Board (PTB), Ministry of National Food Security & Research, Government of Pakistan, invites sealed and electronic proposals from eligible national and international firms for the design, development, supply, installation, integration, testing, commissioning, deployment, operation, maintenance, and technology transfer of an End-to-End Digital Track & Trace System for the tobacco leaf supply chain in Pakistan. This system aims to provide digital visibility and chain-of-custody traceability from registered growers through purchase centres, warehouses, transportation, Green Leaf Threshing units, and onward dispatch to manufacturing and export destinations. Items being procured: - Design, Development/Configuration - Supply, Installation, Integration - Testing, Commissioning, Deployment - Operation, Maintenance, Support - Technology Transfer of Digital Track & Trace System - Hardware including scanning devices, handhelds, tablets, printers, secure tagging equipment, edge devices, weighing interfaces, network equipment, GPS/IoT equipment, CCTV/monitoring equipment, servers/storage, backup equipment - Software platform including web portal, mobile application, executive dashboard - GIS and geo-spatial components - Weighing system integration - Cybersecurity features - Training and change management - Help desk and support - Business continuity and disaster recovery The system shall be nationally deployable with initial focus on tobacco-growing and processing areas, especially Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It will cover growers, curing barns, purchase centres, warehouses, GLT units, manufacturing units, and transport nodes. The solution must be technology-neutral, scalable, secure, interoperable, and support offline operation in rural areas. Bidders must demonstrate at least ten years of relevant experience, successful implementation of comparable systems, and meet financial and certification requirements including ISO/IEC 27001. Bids must be submitted through the prescribed EPADS/e-procurement mechanism within a minimum response period of thirty days. Bid security, integrity pact, and mandatory documentation as per bidding documents are required. PTB reserves the right to accept or reject bids as per PPRA rules. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for qualified technology providers and consortia to contribute to a transformative national regulatory system. Bidders should carefully review the detailed terms of reference and ensure compliance with all requirements. Early preparation of technical and financial proposals, including assembling a qualified team and securing necessary certifications, will enhance competitiveness. Contact the Pakistan Tobacco Board in Peshawar for further details and access to bidding documents. The submission deadline and other key dates will be published officially. Ensure timely submission and adherence to all procedural requirements to avoid disqualification.