Auction of Rights for Running Prisons Canteens cum Utility Stores in Balochistan for FY 2026-27

The Inspector General of Prisons Balochistan invites bids from eligible bidders for the auction of rights to run the prisons canteens cum utility stores across various prisons in Balochistan for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is managed by the Inspector General of Prisons Balochistan, based in Quetta, and covers multiple prison locations within the province. Items being procured: - Running rights for Central Prison Mach (1 unit) - Running rights for Central Prison Gaddani (1 unit) - Running rights for District Prison Quetta (1 unit) - Running rights for Central Prison Khuzdar (1 unit) - Running rights for Central Prison Zhob (1 unit) - Running rights for District Prison Nuhski (1 unit) - Running rights for District Prison Sibi (1 unit) - Running rights for District Prison Turbat (1 unit) - Running rights for District Prison Dera Murad Jamali (1 unit) The scope involves managing canteens and utility stores within the prisons, providing inmates with access to permitted items and goods that are not prohibited or contraband under law. Bidders must ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements while operating these facilities. Eligibility criteria include submission of an attested copy of CNIC, active taxpayer certificates for Income Tax, Sales Tax, and BRA, and completion of at least three similar assignments in the public or government sector within Balochistan during the last three financial years (FY 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26). A valid fresh Police Character Verification Certificate is also mandatory. The auction documents can be obtained from the office of the Inspector General of Prisons Balochistan, Samungli Road Quetta, upon payment of the specified non-refundable form fee via Green Challan in favor of the Inspector General of Prisons Balochistan Quetta. The bid security must be submitted as a call deposit or bank draft along with the bidding form. Unsuccessful bidders will have their bid security refunded after the auction process, while the successful bidder’s security will be refunded upon contract completion certification. The auction notice was published on 2026-07-13, with document issuance available until 2026-07-27 during office hours. The last date for bid submission is **28/07/2026 till 11:00 AM**, and the auction opening will be held at **12:00 PM on 28/07/2026** at the Inspectorate General of Prisons office in Quetta. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all required documents, especially the bid security and original receipt of the form fee, are properly attached and submitted on time to avoid disqualification. Early submission is recommended to address any unforeseen issues.