Replacing Trawl Nets (Bullo) with Gill Nets for Sustainable Coastal Fisheries

The Directorate General Fisheries Sindh (Marine & Coastal Fisheries Development) Karachi invites bids through the EPADS Portal for the procurement of equipment under ADP Scheme No. 1306 titled 'Replacing Trawl Nets (Bullo) with Gill Nets for Sustainable Coastal Fisheries 2026-27'. This tender is specifically for qualified manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, and authorized dealers/distributors. Items being procured: - Gill net (mesh size 55 mm, 15x150 Ft) - 250 Nos. - Gill net (mesh size 65 mm, 10x150 Ft) - 250 Nos. - Gill net (mesh size 75 mm, 12x150 Ft) - 400 Nos. - Maintenance Kits (Spare parts, cleaning tools, repair equipment for Long-term functionality) - 313 Nos. The procurement will follow the Single Stage-Two Envelope Procedure with separate technical and financial proposals submitted via the EPADS Portal. Bidders must be registered with FBR/ATL and Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) where applicable, and have completed at least three similar supply contracts related to fishing nets or fisheries equipment in the last five years. Bid Security equivalent to 5% of the bid value is required in the form of Pay Order or Bank Draft. Tender documents can be downloaded from https://epads.sindh.gov.pk up to 19-11-2026 upon submission of a written request and proof of payment of the non-refundable tender fee of Rs. 2,000/-. Bids must be submitted by 20-11-2026 before 11:00 a.m. Technical bids will be opened the same day at 11:30 a.m. at the Directorate General Fisheries Sindh, Poultry Research Institute, Opposite Bagh-e-Korangi, Karachi. The Procuring Agency reserves the right to verify authenticity of documents and reject bids not conforming to specifications. Delivery must be completed within the specified period in the supply order. The supplier is responsible for transportation, packing, handling, and transit risks until acceptance. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure all samples of fishing nets conform exactly to prescribed mesh size, net material, twine thickness, and workmanship as samples will be evaluated by the Inspection Committee and failure to submit mandatory samples may lead to rejection.