Whole Genome Sequencing Services of Two Conifer Species

The Pakistan Forest Institute Peshawar is procuring Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) services for two conifer species. This procurement is specific to the Peshawar region and is planned for the Financial Year 2025–26. The project falls under the DNA fingerprinting studies aimed at identification and control of illegal trafficking of important Pakistani timbers. The scope includes advanced genomic sequencing services to be performed at the Pakistan Forest Institute site. Interested firms must be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for Income Tax and Sales Tax and should have relevant experience in genomic sequencing or related scientific services. The bidding process follows the Single Stage – two Envelope Procedure as per Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Procurement Authority (KPPRA) Rules 2014, Amendment Act, 2022. The estimated cost of the contract is bold PKR 3,500,000. Bidders must submit their technical and financial bids electronically via the EPADS platform by 16-06-2026 at 11:00 a.m. Technical bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 a.m. A 2% bid security in the form of an original CDR in favor of The Forest Geneticist, Pakistan Forest Institute, Peshawar, must be submitted before the bid submission deadline. Only technically qualified bidders will be invited for financial bid opening. The successful bidder will be required to provide a performance guarantee of 8% of the contract value and sign a formal contract agreement prior to award. All rates must be quoted in Pakistani Rupees inclusive of all applicable duties and taxes. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely submission of the original CDR along with the e-Bid on EPADS to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for firms specializing in genomic services to engage with a reputable government research institute in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.