Procurement of Agricultural Fertilizers, Biostimulants, and Crop Protection Chemicals

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This tender, originating from the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, and specifically from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) through the National Research Centre on Pomegranate located at NH-65, Solapur-Pune Highway, Kegaon, Solapur, is for the procurement of a comprehensive range of **Chemical Fertilizers and Biostimulants**. The bid, identified by number GEM/2026/B/7884784, encompasses a significant total quantity of 10684 units. The tender is open for submission from August 6, 2026, at 2:48 PM, until August 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The Bill of Quantities (BOQ) title clearly states "Chemical Fertilizer," and the detailed item category lists an extensive array of essential agricultural inputs. These include various NPK formulations (0-9-46, 0-52-34, 0-0-50), Urea (46%), Muriate of Potash (60% MOP), Single Superphosphate (16%), Magphos (0-55-18+7 MgO), Magnesium Sulphate, and Gypsum (Agricultural Grade). Furthermore, the tender includes critical plant growth regulators and biostimulants such as Ethephon, Planofix (4.5%), Seaweed Extract, and Amino Acid Biostimulants, alongside Micronutrient mixtures comprising Zinc Sulphate (ZnSO4), Ferrous Sulphate (FeSO4), Manganese Sulphate (MnSO4), and Boron. A substantial selection of insecticides and acaricides is also specified, including Cyantraniliprole, Beta Cyfluthrin+Imidacloprid (300), Thiamethoxam (12.6%)+Lambda Cyhalothrin (9.5% ZC), Tolfenpyrad (15% EC), Spirotetramat (11.01%)+Imidacloprid (11.01% ww SC), Chlorantraniliprole (9.3% ww)+Lambda Cyhalothrin (4.6% ww ZC), Buprofezin, Propargite (57% EC), Thiamethoxam (25% WG), Emamectin Benzoate (5% SG), Fenazaquin, Spiromesifen, and Broflanilide (20% SC). The tender also calls for specific agricultural aids like Fish oil rosin soap and Spreader plus sticker, as well as Neem oil (1500ppm). This comprehensive procurement aims to support the agricultural research and development initiatives of the ICAR, particularly at the National Research Centre on Pomegranate.