Quick summary
FAO requests bids for the procurement of quality spring maize seed to be delivered to Bardiya District, Nepal (Reference: 2026/FANEP/FANEP/135198). Bidders must have at least UNGM Basic registration with FAO and submit offers only through the UNGM portal; tender documents and submission instructions are available under the DOCUMENTS tab. Deadline: 18 Jan 2026, 23:00 (confirm timezone on UNGM portal).
Important deadlines
Submission deadline
Jan 18, 2026 (Passed)
Who should apply
- • Seed producers and certified seed suppliers
- • Firms registered on UNGM with at least Basic Registration with FAO
- • Suppliers able to deliver certified maize seed to Bardiya District, Nepal
- • Companies able to provide required technical and quality documentation as stated in the tender documents
Requirements checklist
UNGM registration (Basic or higher) with FAO
Provide UNGM number and ensure FAO registration is active before bid submission.
Submit offer through UNGM portal
Offers submitted outside UNGM will be invalidated. Follow UNGM submission workflow.
Download and follow tender documents in DOCUMENTS tab
Technical specifications, packing, delivery and required certificates are in the tender documents.
Reference number on submission
Include Reference: 2026/FANEP/FANEP/135198 on all correspondence and in the bid cover.
Delivery location confirmed
Delivery specified to Bardiya District, Nepal — confirm logistics and local delivery terms in your bid.
Technical and quality certificates
Attach seed quality certificates, laboratory test results and any phytosanitary documents as required in the tender documents.
Clarifications / questions
Contact FAO-NP@fao.org for clarifications. Confirm any Q&A on UNGM or as instructed in tender documents.
Draft response
Draft email
To: FAO-NP@fao.org Subject: Inquiry / Intent to Bid — 2026/FANEP/FANEP/135198 (Quality Spring Maize Seed) Dear Procurement Team, We are a UNGM-registered seed supplier (UNGM No: [your UNGM number]) and intend to submit an offer for Reference 2026/FANEP/FANEP/135198 (Quality Spring Maize Seed for Bardiya District). Please confirm where to access the full tender documents and advise on any upcoming clarifications. Also confirm the submission deadline timezone on the UNGM portal. Kind regards, [Name] [Company] [Phone] [Email]
Draft response outline
Draft response pending.
Notice details
Documents & links
View documents on UNGM →Buyer
TBD
Category
TBD
UNSPSC
Procurement type
TBD
Eligibility
Nepal
Contact instructions
TBD
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