Purchase of Heifers (Buffalo – Nili Ravi and Cow – Cholistani & Sahiwal Breeds) for Financial Year 2026-2027

The Livestock & Dairy Development Department Punjab is inviting electronic bids for the purchase of Heifers of specific breeds during the Financial Year 2026-2027. This procurement is aimed at supporting the scheme Empowering Rural Women Through Livestock Support. The department is based in Lahore and the tender is open for registered firms with relevant authorities and tax departments including Income Tax and Sales Tax. Bidders must have a professional tax certificate for FY-2026-2027 from the Excise & Taxation Department and be registered on the Punjab e-Procurement System (eP). Items being procured: - Heifers (Buffalo – Nili Ravi breed) - Heifers (Cow – Cholistani breed) - Heifers (Cow – Sahiwal breed) The procurement involves supply of quality heifers of the specified breeds. The process requires submission of bids electronically through the Punjab e-Procurement System. Bid security of 2% of the estimated price must be submitted in the form of CDR, Bank Guarantee, Demand Draft, or Pay Order through the e-Procurement System before the closing date and time. The estimated cost of this procurement is a substantial **PKR 933.566 Million**. Eligibility criteria include registration with relevant tax authorities, possession of professional tax certificates, and compliance with Punjab e-Procurement System requirements. The bidding documents including technical and financial proposals are available on the PPRA website and Punjab e-Procurement System. The department reserves the right to reject any or all bids as per PPRA Rules 2014. The bid submission deadline is **10-08-2026 at 11:00 AM**, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 11:30 AM. The submission must be done electronically via the Punjab e-Procurement portal. The procuring agency is the Directorate General (Ext) L&DD Department Punjab, Lahore. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration and familiarity with the Punjab e-Procurement System to avoid last-minute technical issues. Also, carefully prepare the bid security documents as per the specified formats to prevent disqualification.