Procurement of Livestock Feeds and Minerals under Open Framework Agreement

The Livestock Development & Research Centre (LDRC), Muzaffarabad, under the Azad Government of the State of Jammu & Kashmir, invites applications from manufacturers, firms, and authorized suppliers for pre-qualification to supply livestock feeds and minerals on a departmental livestock term basis under an Open Framework Agreement for three years. Items being procured: - Lot 1: Wheat Bran, Cotton Seed Cake, Maize, Corn, Barley, Molasses, Cotton Seed Oil Cake - Lot 2: Phosphates, Wheat Bran, Molasses, Silage - Lot 3: Supplements & Minerals including DCP, Salt, Feed Minerals The procurement covers supply of livestock feeds and minerals grouped into three lots. Firms may apply for one or more lots, each evaluated separately. The scope includes supply of quality feed materials and minerals to support livestock development. Eligibility criteria require firms or sole proprietorships with NTN, valid NTN (FBR or AJK CBR), active taxpayer status, sales tax registration where applicable, no blacklisting, at least two years of supply experience for the items of the lot, and completion of two supply orders in the last three financial years. Financial statements for the last three years are required for Lot 1 and feed minerals manufacturers or authorized dealers for Lot 3. Detailed evaluation criteria are in the Pre-Qualification Document. No price or bid security is required at this stage. Prices will be competed among pre-qualified firms through calls for bids issued as needed under Single Stage - One Envelope procedure. The Pre-Qualification Document can be obtained from the office of the undersigned on written request on firm letterhead after paying Rs. 1000/- cash (non-refundable) during office hours up to 04-11-2026. Sealed applications must reach the office by 05-11-2026 at 10:00 am and will be opened the same day at 11:00 am in the presence of applicants' representatives who choose to attend. Only one application per lot is allowed; if only one application is received for a lot, it will be re-advertised. The Procuring Agency may reject applications under Rule 33. In case of any difference between this notice and the Pre-Qualification Document, the latter shall prevail. Bidders are advised to carefully prepare their applications according to the detailed criteria and ensure timely submission to avoid disqualification.