Procurement of Spilled Over Leaves from Tobacco Fields in Various Districts

Pakistan Tobacco Board invites suppliers to participate in the procurement of spilled over leaves from tobacco fields located in multiple districts including Mansehra, Swabi, Mardan, Charsadda, and Buner. This procurement is specific to the collection of tobacco leaves that have fallen during the harvesting process and are considered spilled over. Items being procured: - Spilled over tobacco leaves from Mansehra district (collection at Pakistan Tobacco Board Head Office, Hayatabad, Peshawar) - Spilled over tobacco leaves from Swabi district - Spilled over tobacco leaves from Mardan district - Spilled over tobacco leaves from Charsadda district - Spilled over tobacco leaves from Buner district The technical scope involves the collection and delivery of these leaves within the specified districts. The procurement requires bidders to ensure timely collection and submission of the leaves, with a portion of the payment refundable upon successful delivery. The tender outlines penalties for failure to collect the required quantities within 10 days and strict rules against unauthorized removal or damage to the leaves during collection. Eligibility criteria include compliance with Pakistan Tobacco Board regulations and adherence to the terms regarding earnest money and security deposits. Bidders must be registered with FBR and have relevant experience in agricultural product procurement. The tender closing date is **07-07-2026** with specific collection times scheduled for each district. Submission of bids should be made at the Pakistan Tobacco Board office in Hayatabad, Peshawar. Interested bidders should note the importance of submitting their bids before the deadline to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the conditions related to the refundable earnest money and ensure that collection schedules are strictly followed to avoid penalties or cancellation of the contract. Coordination with local field offices will facilitate smooth operations and compliance with the board’s requirements.