Supply of Saffron Corms and Related Services

This tender invites bids from experienced suppliers for the supply of saffron corms and related services under the Directorate General Agricultural Research at Agricultural University Campus Peshawar. The procurement is focused on supporting agricultural development in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through quality inputs and capacity building. Items being procured: - 250,000 corms of saffron of different varieties imported from countries like Iran, Greece, Morocco, Spain, China, Italy - 250,000 saffron corms of local origin during financial year 2026-27 - Services including trainings, exposure visits, seminars, and workshops in different research stations of KP under a developmental scheme The technical scope covers the supply of both imported and local saffron corms, ensuring quality and variety. The services component includes educational and capacity-building activities at various research stations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This tender requires firms to be registered on the E-PADS platform and comply with KPPRA rules. Firms must have active registration with FSC&R&D, FBR, and relevant departments for supply items, and KPRA registration is mandatory for service providers. The tender documents fee is Rs. 5000 (non-refundable) payable at the office of the undersigned. The E-bid submission deadline is **August 13, 2026 at 11:00 am**, with technical bids opening at 11:30 am the same day. A 2% bid security as CDR must be submitted in a sealed envelope before the closing date. All rates should include applicable taxes, duties, and import clearance valid until June 30, 2027. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your firm’s registration on EPADS is complete and up to date before the deadline, and prepare your technical and financial bids carefully to meet the single stage two envelope procedure requirements. Early submission is advised to avoid last-minute technical issues.