Customization of a Single-Cabin Pickup into a Four-Door Double-Cabin

The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI), AARI, Faisalabad, Punjab, invites national competitive e-bids for the customization of one single-cabin pickup vehicle into a four-door double-cabin configuration. This procurement is undertaken under the Agricultural Development Project (ADP) for the establishment of a Horticulture Research Center in Pattoki. The estimated cost of the work is PKR 3,100,000, and bids must be submitted electronically through the Punjab e-Procurement System under Single Stage – Single Envelope procedures in accordance with Punjab Procurement Rules 2014 (amended). The closing date for bid submission is 17 August 2026.

Bidders must be well-reputed and financially sound firms or suppliers with previous experience in similar customization work. All participants are required to be registered with the Income Tax Department, Sales Tax Department, and Punjab Sales Tax Department for the financial year 2025–2026. A bid security equal to 3% of the estimated cost (PKR 93,000) must be provided in the form of a CDR, Demand Draft, or Banker's Cheque from any scheduled bank of Pakistan in favour of the Chief Scientist. Bidders who have been barred, disqualified, or blacklisted by either the Horticultural Research Institute or PPRA are ineligible and must submit an affidavit on stamp paper of value PKR 100.

Bidding documents are available on the PPRA website (http://ppra.punjab.gov.pk) and the Punjab e-Procurement System until the closing date. Sealed bids must be submitted on the prescribed format and addressed to the Chief Scientist, Horticultural Research Institute, AARI, Faisalabad. Bidders must physically attend the office on 17 August 2026 before 11:00 AM to sign the attendance register. The procuring agency disclaims responsibility for any costs incurred by bidders in preparing or delivering their proposals.

One-off vehicle customization project: converting a single-cabin pickup to double-cabin (four-door) configuration for an agricultural research institute. Project value PKR 3.1M suggests modest scope but requires specialized automotive fabrication expertise. August 2026 deadline provides reasonable preparation window. Work is tied to ADP-funded horticulture research center establishment in Pattoki—government-backed demand with payment security likely present. Single-stage bidding reduces complexity but demands complete, compliant submission first attempt.

Who can bid: National bidders only. Must be registered with FBR (Income Tax), Federal and Punjab Sales Tax authorities for FY 2025–26. Should demonstrate prior experience in similar vehicle customization work and be financially sound. Typically, automotive fabricators require business registration (SECP if corporate entity) and valid NTN. Any prior blacklisting by HRI or PPRA is disqualifying; affidavit required on PKR 100 stamp paper.