Procurement of Plants for Road Side Plantations with Minimum Height 4-5 Feet

The Sialkot Forest Division invites bids through the Punjab e-Procurement System (e-Punjab) for the procurement of plants intended for road side plantations. The plants must have a minimum height of 4-5 feet. The total quantity required is 19,800 plants with an estimated cost of Rs. 4.950 Million. The procurement is governed by PPRA Rules 2014 and requires bidders to have active registration with Income Tax, Sales Tax, PRA, PEC (Code CE-10-v), and FSC&R Departments, along with a valid Professional Tax Certificate for the financial year 2026-27. Items being procured: - Procurement of plants for road side plantations. Minimum height 4-5 feet (19,800 No.) The bidding process will be conducted through Open Competitive Bidding using a Single Stage Two Envelope procedure as per Rule No. 38 (2-a) of PPRA Rules 2014. Detailed specifications are available in the bidding documents downloadable from the PPRA website and Punjab e-Procurement portal. A bid security of 5% of the estimated price must be submitted or transferred online as per the procedure established in the Punjab e-Procurement System in collaboration with Bank of Punjab. The procuring agency will not be responsible for any issues related to e-bid submission. The e-bid submission and closing date is set for 15/10/2026 at 01:00 PM, with the e-bid opening scheduled for 15/10/2026 at 01:30 PM. Bidders should note that applications received through courier, post, or email will not be accepted. All applicable government taxes will be deducted as per current government policies. For bidders, it is crucial to ensure timely online submission of bids through the official e-Procurement portal to avoid disqualification. Familiarity with the Single Stage Two Envelope bidding process and ensuring all required registrations and certificates are valid will enhance the chances of successful participation.