Purchase Software for Strengthening Agricultural Marketing Information Service (SAMIS)

The Directorate of Agriculture (Economics & Marketing), Punjab, Lahore invites bids for the purchase of software under the ADP project titled 'Strengthening Agricultural Marketing Information Service (SAMIS)'. This procurement aims to modernize and enhance the agricultural marketing information system to improve data management and service delivery. Items being procured: - Modernization of AMIS Pakistan Website (amis.pk), including ASP.NET Core migration, homepage and master layout redesign, CSS refresh, HTTPS configuration, and regression testing (Qty: 1) - MSSQL Server Standard 2025 (4 Cores License) x1 (Qty: 1) The technical scope includes upgrading the existing AMIS website with modern web technologies, ensuring secure HTTPS configuration, and performing thorough regression testing to maintain system integrity. The MSSQL Server license will support the backend database requirements. Bidders must be registered with the Punjab e-Procurement System (PEPS) and submit their bids electronically using the PDF Upload method. Bid security of 2% of the estimated tender price is required electronically via PEPS; no physical financial instruments will be accepted. The bidding process follows the Single Stage Two Envelope procedure under Punjab Procurement Rules 2014. The last date for bid submission is **30th November 2026 at 10:30 AM**, with bid opening at 11:00 AM the same day in the Committee Room of the Directorate of Agriculture (Economics & Marketing), 21 Davis Road, Lahore. Bidders or their authorized representatives with valid authority letters may attend the opening. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your PEPS registration is active and familiarize yourself with the PDF Upload submission method well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues. Also, prepare your bid security electronically as per instructions to ensure your bid is considered valid. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for IT firms specializing in software modernization and database licensing to contribute to Punjab's agricultural sector modernization efforts.