Framework Contract for Purchase of Heifers (Buffalo, Cow) under Rural Women Livestock Support Scheme

The Livestock & Dairy Development Department, Government of Punjab, invites bids for a framework contract to purchase heifers comprising Buffalo (Nili Ravi breed) and Cow (Cholistani & Sahiwal breeds) under the scheme 'Empowering Rural Women Through Livestock Support' during the financial year 2026-2027. This procurement is issued by the Director General (Extension) at the L&DD Department Punjab, 16-Cooper Road, Lahore, and aims to support rural women through livestock development initiatives. The contract will be valid until 30 June 2027, covering the entire financial year with delivery on a free-delivery-to-consignee basis including all housing, holding, transportation, unloading and distribution charges at respective destinations across Punjab.

Bidders must submit bids in PKR currency through the electronic portal (eP) by the specified deadline. A bid security of 2% of the estimated amount is required. The bidding procedure follows a Single Stage – Two Envelope framework contract process under Section 38(2)(a) of PPRA Rules-2014 (as amended). Bids must be submitted in English language and remain valid until 30 June 2027. All bidders should ensure compliance with relevant livestock quality standards and provincial procurement regulations.

Bids must be submitted electronically through eP with the last submission deadline at 11:00 AM on 10 August 2026, and bids will open at 11:30 AM the same day. Interested bidders should obtain detailed bidding documents and clarification from the Office of the Director, Livestock Lahore Division, Livestock & Dairy Development Department Punjab, Livestock Complex, 16-Cooper Road, Lahore, or by contacting telephone number 042-99201131. The framework contract approach allows for multiple deliveries and adjustments based on actual requirements throughout the financial year.

This is a framework contract for supplying breeding heifers (buffalo Nili Ravi, cow Cholistani & Sahiwal breeds) to a rural women empowerment scheme across Punjab. Scale appears medium to large given the financial year scope and multi-location distribution requirement. The framework structure (valid until June 2027) suggests phased/recurring procurement rather than a single bulk purchase, allowing flexibility in quantities and timing. Notably, all-in pricing on free delivery basis shifts substantial logistics cost to the supplier; bidders must account for transportation, housing and distribution across multiple beneficiary sites. The 2% security and electronic bidding are standard; tight submission timeline (August 2026) requires advance preparation.

Who can bid: The notice does not explicitly state eligibility criteria. Typically, livestock suppliers must be registered with the Livestock & Dairy Development Department or relevant provincial authority, hold current business registration (SECP/NTN), and demonstrate capacity to source and deliver quality breeding stock. Suppliers of exotic/improved breeds usually require proof of breeding farm certification or partnership with recognized livestock breeding centres.