Procurement of Plants and Fertile Soil for the Uplifting of Quaid-e-Azam Square

The Cantonment Board Malir (Garden Branch) invites sealed bids through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 for the procurement of plants and fertile soil aimed at the uplifting of Quaid-e-Azam Square in Malir Cantt, Sindh. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and will be conducted under the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2026. Items being procured include: - Cassia fistula clay pot size 24 inch (vegetative growth 1 year potted, acclimatized 1 year Karachi, straight trunk) Qty: 10 - Gardenia jasminoides clay pot size 12 inch Qty: 500 - Nerium oleander miniature clay pot size 12 inch Qty: 150 - Ixora coccinea clay pot size 14 inch Qty: 150 - Convolvulus cneorum clay pot size 14 inch Qty: 150 - Furcraea foetida clay pot size 14 inch Qty: 15 - Cassia nodosa clay pot size 24 inch Qty: 2 - Dracaena reflexa clay pot size 24 inch Qty: 230 - Rhapis excels clay pot size 12 inch Qty: 1200 - Nandina domestica clay pot size 9 inch Qty: 300 - Asparagus densiflorus clay pot size 12 inch Qty: 50 - Duranta erecta clay pot size 12 inch Qty: 200 - Ficus benjamina clay pot size 12 inch Qty: 50 - Dracaena marginata clay pot size 16 inch Qty: 7 - Pandanus spp. clay pot size 12 inch Qty: 50 - Wodyetia bifurcate clay pot size 24 inch Qty: 12 - Phoenix canariensis palm clay pot size 24 inch Qty: 5 - Yucca spp variegated clay pot size 20 inch Qty: 5 - Phalaris arundinacea clay pot size 12 inch Qty: 50 - Cymbopogon citratus clay pot size 12 inch Qty: 100 - Allamanda cathartica shrubs clay pot size 12 inch Qty: 30 - Sphagneticola trilobata clay pot size 12 inch Qty: 15 - Terminalia Mantalia spp. clay pot size 36 inch, height 12 ft Qty: 30 - Cynodon dactylon lawn care services Qty: 11900 sqft - Fertile soil Qty: 7000 cft The technical scope requires all plants to have at least one year of vegetative growth in pots and one year of acclimatization in Karachi, ensuring healthy, fresh, disease-free, and pest-free condition. Fertile soil must meet specified chemical parameters including pH 6.5-7.5, EC 500-1500 µs/cm, and nutrient contents within defined ranges. Eligibility criteria include active taxpayer status, valid NADRA CNIC/NICOP, FBR NTN and GST registration, and submission of a non-blacklisting declaration. Bid security in the form of a Pay Order is mandatory and must be submitted physically before the bid submission deadline. Plant inspection will be conducted upon delivery, and any damaged or substandard plants must be replaced at no additional cost. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by **Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 09:00 AM**. Original bid security must be delivered to Cantonment Board Malir Office, Malir Cantt before the deadline. Bids will be opened on the same day at 09:30 AM through EPADS v2.0. Manual submissions are not accepted. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and upload all required documents accurately to avoid disqualification. Also, physically submit the original bid security on time to comply with bid requirements and maintain bid responsiveness. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers specializing in horticultural plants and soil to contribute to a prestigious urban development project in Malir Cantt.