Certified Potato Tuber Supply Tender in Assam under PM-RKVY 2026-27
Assam BTC Agriculture department has published a tender for certified potato tuber supply under PM-RKVY for 2026-27.
The Government of Assam, through the Agriculture department of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), has issued a tender for the supply of Certified Potato Tuber (Seed) for the commercial cultivation of potatoes in assured irrigation lands. This tender is part of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) for the fiscal year 2026-27. The procurement is intended to support agricultural activities within the BTC region, specifically centered at the office of the Director of Agriculture in Kokrajhar.
The scope of the tender is purely for supply, focusing on providing high-quality certified seed potatoes that will be used by farmers to promote commercial cultivation in irrigated areas. The estimated contract value is approximately ₹2.77 crore, with an earnest money deposit (EMD) fixed at ₹5.54 lakh and a tender fee of ₹5,550. The tender was published on November 14, 2026, and bids are scheduled to close on November 27, 2026, with bid opening on the same day. The contract duration is set for 15 days from award.
This procurement is a key aspect of the agricultural enhancement program facilitated by the BTC's Agriculture department, aiming to improve potato production through guaranteed quality seed supply. While this tender does not involve direct construction or civil works, it falls under government agricultural procurement supporting built environment through agricultural infrastructure and farming inputs.
| Tender ID | 2026_BoTC_54995_1 |
|---|---|
| Tender Reference | e-Tender/2026-27/07 |
| Issuing Authority | Government of Assam |
| Authority Type | State |
| Project Category | Crop Products |
| Location | O/o the Diretor of Agriculture, BTC, Kokrajhar, Assam |
| Estimated Value | ₹2.7706 Crore |
| Citizen Benefit | Not stated |
| Contract Type | Supply |
| Submission Deadline | 2026-11-27 |
| Pre-Bid Meeting | Not Applicable |
| Document Fee | 5,550 |
| EMD | 5,54,112 |
| Issued Under Scheme | Standalone |
| Tender Portal Link | Not stated |
The supply of certified potato tubers under this tender holds significance for farmers engaged in potato cultivation within the Bodoland Territorial Council area. Certified seeds are essential to ensure healthy crop yields and resistance to diseases, which directly influences the quality and quantity of potatoes produced. As potatoes constitute an important cash crop, improved seed availability under PM-RKVY can bolster the local agriculture economy and enhance food security in the region.
While the tender focuses on procurement of agricultural inputs rather than construction or infrastructure works, the initiative contributes to strengthening agricultural practices and output in Assam. Ensuring accessibility to certified seeds can support farmers in assured irrigation lands to maximize productivity, ultimately benefiting the consumer markets and sustaining livelihoods.
This tender represents a government effort to back agricultural development via effective procurement, reinforcing the overall rural economy and the welfare of farming communities in Kokrajhar and the wider BTC jurisdiction.
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