Purchase of Machinery and Equipment for Non-Timber Forest Products Project in Peshawar

This tender invites eligible contractors and firms in Peshawar under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Forest Department for the procurement of machinery and equipment related to the Non-Timber Forest Products project. The project aims to improve livelihoods and reduce poverty through sustainable forest product activities, requiring specialized machinery to support these objectives. The procurement involves acquiring machinery and equipment as detailed in the bid solicitation documents available on the official EPADS website. The equipment will be used in the Peshawar region, where the terrain and environmental conditions demand robust and reliable machinery to ensure effective project implementation. Contractors must be experienced manufacturers, importers, authorized dealers, or general order suppliers with relevant expertise. Bidders must be registered with EPADS, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA), and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) with active NTN status. Compliance with PEC categories and FBR/ATL requirements for the fiscal year 2025-26 is essential. Earnest money of 2% in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) is mandatory, along with a separate stamp duty payment as per government rules. The quoted rates will remain valid until 30th June 2026, and market price fluctuations will not affect the contract. Submission deadline is set for 14th April 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM on the same day at the office of the Director Non Timber Forest Products, Shami Road, Peshawar. Bids must be submitted through registered mail or courier service; hand delivery is not accepted. The tender follows a single-stage two-envelope bidding procedure, requiring separate technical and financial proposals. Pro-Tip: Ensure the Call Deposit Receipt is original and correctly named, and double-check the stamp duty payment requirements as these are often overlooked, leading to bid rejection. Also, carefully review the bid solicitation documents on EPADS to avoid incomplete or conditional bids that will be disqualified.