Sindh Fisheries Tender for Gill Nets and Maintenance Kits in Karachi

The Directorate General Fisheries Sindh, Marine & Coastal Fisheries Development, Karachi, invites bids through the EPADS Portal from eligible manufacturers, suppliers, contractors and authorized dealers/distributors for ADP Scheme No. 1306, “Replacing Trawl Nets (Bullo) with Gill Nets for Sustainable Coastal Fisheries 2026-27.” Procurement will follow the applicable Sindh Public Procurement Rules and EPADS requirements.

Eligibility and supporting documents: Bidders must be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue and appear on the Active Taxpayer List. Registration with the Sindh Revenue Board and other relevant authorities is required where applicable, along with all required statutory registrations. Bidders must have successfully completed at least three similar contracts for fishing nets or fisheries equipment during the last five years. Copies of supply orders, completion certificates and delivery challans must be attached as evidence.

Manufacturers and authorized dealers/distributors may participate. Valid authorization certificates must accompany the technical proposal where applicable. Bidders must submit audited financial statements and bank statements for the last three years as evidence of financial standing and capacity to execute the contract. Minimum financial-capacity requirements will be governed by the estimated procurement cost and applicable SPPRA Rules.

A notarized affidavit must confirm that the firm has not been blacklisted by any government, semi-government or autonomous body and has not abandoned a government contract. Any declaration concerning pending litigation must relate to matters materially affecting the bidder’s eligibility or ability to perform the contract.

Bidding procedure: Procurement will use the Single Stage–Two Envelope Procedure. Technical and financial proposals must be submitted separately through EPADS. Only the financial proposals of technically qualified bidders will be opened. Bidders must submit bids online through EPADS and provide complete hard copies of the uploaded documents at the time of tender opening, as required by the Procuring Agency.

Tender documents and fee: Documents are available from the date of publication and may be downloaded from https://epads.sindh.gov.pk up to 19 November 2026. Applicants must submit a written request on company letterhead and upload proof of payment of the non-refundable tender fee of Rs. 2,000 through a pay order or bank draft in favour of the Director General Fisheries Sindh, Marine & Coastal Fisheries Development, Karachi. Tender issuance closes during office hours on 19 November 2026.

Bid security and pricing: Each tender must include bid security equal to 5% of the bid value, in the form of a pay order or bank draft in favour of the Director General Fisheries Sindh, Marine & Coastal Fisheries Development, Karachi. The security is refundable and must remain valid for 28 days beyond the bid-validity period, in accordance with applicable SPPRA Rules. Rates must be quoted in Pakistani rupees, inclusive of all applicable taxes. Statutory deductions will be made under prevailing law. Rates must remain valid for 90 days from the opening of technical bids and must appear only in the financial proposal.

Bids must include complete technical details, product information and detailed specifications of the fishing nets offered. The nets must conform to the specifications and requirements in the bidding documents. Technical proposals will be opened by the Procurement Committee through EPADS in the presence of bidders or their authorized representatives at the Directorate General Fisheries Sindh, Marine & Coastal Fisheries Development, Poultry Research Institute, opposite Bagh-e-Korangi, Karachi. The designated submission and opening office is at the Poultry Research Institute (PRI), near Singer Chowrangi, Bagh-e-Korangi, Karachi. Bidding documents are issued electronically through EPADS by the Directorate General Fisheries Sindh, Marine & Coastal Fisheries Development, Karachi.

If the scheduled opening date falls on a public holiday or a day when the office is closed, opening will take place on the next working day at the same time and venue, without changes to the other terms and conditions.

Samples and technical evaluation: Samples of the offered fishing nets, in the required sizes and specifications, must be submitted wherever required by the bidding documents, at the designated place and within the prescribed time. Failure to submit a mandatory sample will result in rejection under the bidding documents and applicable SPPRA Rules. The designated Inspection/Evaluation Committee will assess samples for conformity with the prescribed mesh size, net material, twine thickness, dimensions, workmanship, durability and other technical specifications.

The Procuring Agency may verify product specifications, manufacturers’ certificates, authorization letters, import documents and other supporting documents. Bidders with a verified record of unsatisfactory performance, delayed supplies, contract termination or non-compliance with contractual obligations in government, semi-government or autonomous bodies may be declared non-responsive under applicable SPPRA Rules and the bidding documents. The agency may also verify performance, office, warehouse, manufacturing facility, available stock and production or supply capacity where necessary.

Supply and contract conditions: Withdrawal of a bid, refusal to accept an award or failure to execute or perform a contract will be handled under applicable SPPRA Rules and bidding documents. Bid security may be forfeited only where permitted under the applicable rules and conditions.

The supplier must replace defective, damaged or substandard fishing nets that do not conform to approved specifications within 15 days of notification, at no additional cost to the Procuring Agency. Delivery must be completed within the period stated in the supply order. Delays will be subject to contractual provisions concerning liquidated damages and other remedies available under applicable rules.

Transportation, packing, handling and transit risks remain the supplier’s responsibility until delivery, inspection and acceptance by the Procuring Agency. Final acceptance is subject to inspection and approval by the designated Inspection Committee to ensure conformity with the approved specifications and supply order.

The Procuring Agency reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities in accordance with applicable SPPRA Rules, the contract terms and the availability of funds. Procurement will be governed by the Sindh Public Procurement Rules, EPADS requirements and the terms and conditions of the bidding documents.

Issuing authority: Dr. Muhammad Asim Kareem, Director General Fisheries Sindh, Marine & Coastal Fisheries Development, Poultry Research Institute (PRI), Bagh-e-Korangi, Karachi. Email: [email protected]. Notice reference: INF-KRY 4923-26.