Purchase of Fertilizers (DAP, SOP, Peat Moss) by Vegetable Research Institute

The Office of the Principal Scientist at Vegetable Research Institute, Faisalabad invites tenders for the purchase of fertilizers required for production of different vegetable crops at the institute and its allied stations in Punjab. The procurement includes 32 bags of DAP (50 kg each), 30 bags of SOP (50 kg each), and 5 units of peat moss/compost (250 litre capacity). Tenders are invited on an item-wise rate basis through the Punjab e-Procurement System from manufacturing firms, authorized distributors, dealers, and general order suppliers with established financial and managerial credentials. Eligible firms must be registered for income tax and sales tax and should be able to supply materials meeting quality standards for agricultural research purposes in Faisalabad.

Bidders must submit bid security through the e-Procurement System as specified: Rs. 26,400 for DAP, Rs. 22,050 for SOP, and Rs. 2,875 for peat moss/compost. A Single Stage One Envelope bidding procedure will be followed as per PPRA Rules 38. Bidders must provide an affidavit of Rs. 100 confirming they are not involved in litigation, blacklisting, or disqualification. All rates must be quoted inclusive of taxes and government duties, and offered rates shall remain valid for 120 days from the opening date of bids.

Tenders must be uploaded on the Punjab e-Procurement System on or before 20.08.2026 by 02:00 P.M., with opening scheduled for 02:30 P.M. the same day in the office of the Chairman Purchase Committee. Procurement is governed by the Punjab Procurement Rules 2014 as amended. When total quantity is provided, it will be sampled in the presence of company representatives, and bills will be accepted for clearance if fertilizer quality and purity meet standards. For further information, bidders may contact the office at Ph: 041-9201678, Fax: 041-9201679, or Email: directorvegetable@yahoo.com.

Vegetable Research Institute seeks three fertilizer items via e-procurement: DAP, SOP, and peat moss/compost in modest quantities. This is a straightforward supplies contract for an agricultural research institution with small to medium scale procurement values. Bidders must be tax-registered and able to meet quality testing at delivery. The tight submission deadline (20 August 2026) and mandatory e-procurement platform use require upfront familiarity with Punjab's digital procurement system. No framework or recurring element is indicated; this appears to be a one-off seasonal purchase.

Who can bid: Eligible bidders must be manufacturing firms, authorized distributors, or dealers registered for both income tax and sales tax in Pakistan. Typically, firms should have active NTN and relevant FBR registration. Bidders must provide an affidavit confirming no involvement in litigation or blacklisting. Authorized distributors of recognized fertilizer manufacturers may bid on behalf of the manufacturer.