Procurement of Fish Seed (Phase-III) for Accelerated Action Plan in Sindh Fisheries Sector

The Program Management Unit (PMU) under the Accelerated Action Plan for Reduction of Stunting and Malnutrition in Sindh (Fisheries Sector), Karachi, invites sealed bids for procurement of fish seed for the fiscal year 2026-27. This procurement is aimed at stocking fish seed in public water areas and demonstration/community ponds across Sindh, excluding Manchar Lake, Jamshoro. The items being procured include: - Labeo rohita (Rahu), not less than 4 inches - Cirrhinus mirgala (Morakhi), not less than 4 inches - Catla catla (Thaila), not less than 3 inches - Hypophthalmichthys molitrix (Silver carp), not less than 4 inches - Cyprinus carpio (Gulfam), not less than 4 inches The fish seed will be conditioned in Happa for 12 hours at the site. The contractor or representative must ensure availability at the stocking site and acknowledge receipt by the fish seed stocking committee. Documentary evidence including a 15-minute video and aerial drone footage of the stocking process must be provided. The bidding method is Single Stage One Envelope Procedure, requiring firms, companies, suppliers, or sole distributors to submit one envelope containing both technical and financial proposals. Eligibility criteria include valid registration with Income Tax and General Sales Tax (FBR), submission of 5% bid security of the total allocated bid value, and compliance with SPPRA rules 2010 (amended). The bids must be quoted inclusive of all government taxes and liabilities. The supply order will be issued as per fund release by the Finance Department. The supply completion timeline is within 90 days as per the schedule of requirements. Tender issuance is from the date of publication until 30-11-2026 during office hours. The last date for tender submission is 01-12-2026 before 12:00 noon, with technical and financial proposals opening on the same day at 12:30 pm at the Program Management Unit office in Karachi. Bidders are advised to carefully review all bidding documents and ensure compliance with all terms and conditions to avoid rejection. One practical tip for bidders is to ensure the bid security and all required documents are complete and properly signed to avoid disqualification. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for suppliers specialized in fish seed to contribute to the fisheries sector's development in Sindh.