Saffron supply and training services by Agricultural Research KPK

The Directorate General Agricultural Research at Agricultural University Campus Peshawar, KPK, invites e-tenders under a single-stage two-envelope procedure via the E-PADS portal for supply of saffron and developmental services. The procurement comprises three components: supply of 1.5 million corms of imported saffron from countries including Iran, Greece, Morocco, Spain, China and Italy; supply of 250,000 saffron corms of local origin during financial year 2026-27; and provision of training services, exposure visits, seminars and workshops at research stations across KPK under a developmental scheme. The tender is open to experienced, eligible suppliers duly registered on E-PADS. Bids must be submitted through the E-PADS portal on or before August 13, 2026 at 11:00 am, with technical bid opening scheduled for the same day at 11:30 am. A non-refundable tender fee of Rs. 5,000 must be submitted to the office of the undersigned during working hours from the date of tender publication.

Eligible bidders include those registered with KPPRA, with firms in Cases I and II also requiring active registration with FSC&RD and relevant departments. Firms may participate for imported saffron, local corms, or both categories. A mandatory 2% bid security as CDR in favor of the undersigned must accompany sealed tender envelopes. Registration with KPPRA is mandatory for service providers under Case III. All documents must be applied for and obtained through the E-PADS system, with the committee qualifying firms based on eligibility criteria before further evaluation according to KPPRA rules and guidelines.

Bid documents are available at E-PADS system and KPPRA websites. All rates must be inclusive of applicable taxes, duties and import clearances, valid through June 30, 2027. Tender submission must be made to the office of the undersigned before the closing deadline. The Procurement Committee will complete the entire procurement process in compliance with KPPRA procurement rules and established guidelines. Contact: Director Planning, Directorate General Agricultural Research, Agricultural University Campus Peshawar, telephone 091-9216781.

KPK's agricultural research directorate is sourcing 1.75 million saffron corms (imported and local) plus training and developmental services across the province. Scale is substantial—multi-component contract with 2026-27 delivery. KPPRA registration is mandatory; firms may bid separately or jointly for different categories. Tight deadline (August 13, 2026) and CDR security requirement typical for provincial procurement. Not clearly recurring, though the developmental services suggest possible framework elements.

Who can bid: Bidders must be registered on E-PADS and KPPRA. Cases I and II require FSC&RD and relevant department registration with active status. Case III (services) requires KPPRA registration. Typically, NTN and relevant industry registration are required for saffron supply; firms may bid for imported, local or both categories.