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Description / Scope of Work
Sindh Small Industries Corporation, Government of Sindh, is inviting electronic bids through the E-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) for the supply of one agricultural tractor with complete attachments under the ADP Scheme. The procurement is for an MF-385, 85 HP or equivalent tractor complete with front blade (heavy duty), water tanker/bowser (1,200 gallons capacity), and hydraulic tipping trailer. This is a single-stage, one-envelope procurement with a 60-day supply period. The bid security requirement is Rs 309,650 in the form of call deposit receipt, bank guarantee, pay order or demand draft. The tender document cost is Rs 3,000 (non-refundable) and must be downloaded from the official EPADS website at http://portalsindh.eprocure.gov.pk/. The procurement is governed by the Sindh Public Procurement Rules, 2010 (as amended to date), ensuring transparent and competitive bidding from registered, reputable and financially sound manufacturers and companies.
Eligible bidders must be registered on the EPADS portal and must possess active registration with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Professional Tax registration, and Sindh Revenue Board (Sales Tax Registration), along with copy of CNIC of owners or proprietors. Each page of the technical proposal must be attested by the owner of the firm or company along with its stamp. The bid validity period is 90 days, and conditional tenders will be rejected. The successful bidder will be required to submit a performance guarantee equivalent to 10 percent of the quoted bid amount.
Bidding documents containing detailed terms and conditions can be viewed and downloaded from http://portalsindh.eprocure.gov.pk/. Bids must be submitted electronically through EPADS only; manual submissions will not be entertained. The submission deadline is 30-10-2026 at 12:00 P.M., and bids will be opened on the same date at 01:00 P.M. The procuring agency reserves the right to cancel any or all bids subject to relevant SPPRA Rules 2010 (amended to date). For queries, contact Sindh Small Industries Corporation Head Office, AM-310, Preedy Street, Saddar, Karachi, at phone 99332179 or fax 99332167.
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This is a single-unit procurement of agricultural machinery under the ADP Scheme with a tight submission deadline (30 October 2026).
The tractor package includes attachments (blade, water tanker, tipping trailer), suggesting end-user or demonstration supply rather than resale. Bid security of Rs 309,650 and document cost Rs 3,000 indicate mid-scale procurement. Mandatory EPADS registration and multiple tax/revenue registrations may deter smaller informal operators; only established manufacturers with FBR compliance should bid. The 60-day delivery window is achievable for tractor supply if stock is available.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered on EPADS and hold active FBR (federal income tax), Professional Tax, and Sindh Sales Tax registrations, plus CNIC copies of all owners/proprietors. Typically, suppliers of agricultural equipment must also hold PEC membership or equivalent trade body registration; this notice does not explicitly state PEC requirement but verification is advisable.