Purchase of Winter Vegetable Seeds

The Vegetable Research Institute Faisalabad is inviting bids for the purchase of Winter Vegetable Seeds specifically for preparation of vegetable seed kits for kitchen gardening. This procurement is being conducted under the Punjab e-Procurement System and is open to manufacturing firms, authorized distributors, dealers, and general order suppliers with established credentials in financial and managerial capabilities. The department requires the supply of the following items: - Spinach (3000 Kg) - Carrot (2000 Kg) - Coriander (140 Kg) - Fenugreek (140 Kg) - Lettuce (140 Kg) The technical scope involves supplying high-quality seeds that meet germination and purity standards. The seeds will be sampled in the presence of company representatives to ensure quality compliance. The procurement follows the Punjab Procurement Rules 2014, with a single stage, one envelope bidding procedure. Bidders must submit a combined technical and financial proposal through the Punjab e-Procurement System. A 5% refundable bid security of the total estimated cost is mandatory, submitted electronically, or the bid will be rejected. Eligibility criteria include registration for income tax and sales tax, with firms required to provide an affidavit confirming no involvement in litigation or blacklisting. The tender opening will be held on 27th July 2026 at 02:30 PM in the office of the Chairman Purchase Committee, Vegetable Research Institute Faisalabad. All bids must be uploaded by 02:00 PM on the same day. The offered rates should be inclusive of all taxes and government duties and remain valid for 120 days from the bid opening date. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely submission on the Punjab e-Procurement System and to carefully prepare the technical and financial proposals in a single envelope as per PPRA rules to avoid disqualification. Also, maintain clear documentation of tax registrations and bid security to facilitate smooth evaluation.