Services for Plant Propagation, Groundnut Processing and Sowing at Barani Agricultural Research Institute Chakwal

The Barani Agricultural Research Institute Chakwal invites reputable contractors and firms to submit e-bids for specialized services related to plant propagation and groundnut processing under the ADP Project 'Transformation of Agriculture in Pothohar'. This procurement is conducted under the Punjab Procurement Rules 2014 and requires bidders to be registered with FBR for Income & Sales Tax, hold a Registration Certificate of PRA, and be listed on ATL for payment purposes. Items being procured: - Services required for plant propagation (maintenance and shifting of Citrus and High Value Crops cuttings) - Shelling of groundnut pods - Seed cleaning - Seed packing - Sowing of groundnut The scope includes maintenance and shifting of plant cuttings, processing of groundnut pods including shelling, cleaning, packing, and sowing activities. Bidders must ensure compliance with all technical and procedural requirements as detailed in Annex-1 specifications. Bidding documents are available immediately on the Punjab e-Procurement website. Bids must be submitted online via the government e-Procurement system by 01 September 2026 at 14:00 hours. A bid security of 3% of the estimated cost is mandatory and must be submitted digitally through PSID generated by the Punjab e-Procurement system. Late bids will not be entertained. Bids will be opened the same day at 14:30 hours in the presence of bidders or their representatives. Eligibility criteria include valid FBR registration, PRA certificate, ATL listing, and earnest money deposit. The successful bidder will sign a procurement contract and provide services within 10 days of work order issuance. Failure to deliver services within the stipulated period will result in forfeiture of bid security. Bidders are advised to upload their bids well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues. The Chief Scientist BARI Chakwal will not be responsible for any cost or expense incurred by bidders in bid preparation or delivery. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure all required documents including tax registration and bid security are correctly uploaded in the prescribed format on the Punjab e-Procurement portal to avoid disqualification.