Procurement of Breeding Bulls of Cholistani Cattle for Directorate of Research Centre for Conservation of Indigenous Breeds Jhang

Directorate of Research Centre for Conservation of Indigenous Breeds (RCIB) Jhang, L&DD Punjab invites bids from firms/companies/suppliers registered with tax authorities for procurement of locally produced breeding bulls of Cholistani cattle breed for semen production units under the development scheme "CM Punjab: Herd Transformation to Enhance Livestock Productivity (Phase-I)". The development budget for the year 2026-27 is PKR 15.000 Million. A total of 15 breeding bulls are required. Specifications: true to breed characters (Cholistani), age 24-30 months, live body weight greater than 230 kg, known and available pedigree (at least dam) for parentage confirmation, dam production not less than 15 liters in 24 hrs (recorded by authenticated PTP body or registered society/association/notified departmental committee). Bulls must meet LBSA and breeding soundness standards, be free of zoonotic and venereal diseases and free from internal and external parasites. Echogenicity test for testicular physiology will be made for tentatively selected bulls and final selection will be as per test reports by a committee constituted by Director General (P) L&DD Punjab, Lahore. The number of bulls may be increased or decreased depending on funds and quoted rates.

Bidding documents may be downloaded free of cost from E-Procurement (https://ep.punjab.gov.pk) and PPRA website (https://pora.punjab.gov.pk) from the date of uploading. Single stage two envelopes procedure shall be applied under PPRA Rule 35(2)(a); technical and financial proposals must be uploaded separately on e-Procurement. Technical proposals must be uploaded on or before 2026-10-31 at 10:00 AM. Technical proposals will be opened on 2026-10-31 at 10:30 AM. Financial proposals of responsive bidders will be opened on 2026-11-09 at 10:00 AM in the office of Director RCCIB, Jhang. Bid security of 3% of total estimated price (Rs.450,000) must be paid online via PSID on eP prior to opening of technical proposals. The procuring agency may reject any or all bids under PPRA Rules 2014 after recording reasons in writing.