Procurement of Foam Mattresses for Punjab Prisons Department Lahore

The Punjab Prisons Department Lahore is inviting e-bids from manufacturers, general order suppliers, and authorized dealers registered with relevant Registration Authorities and Tax Departments including Income Tax, Sales Tax, and PRA for the procurement of foam mattresses. This tender is specifically for the supply of high-quality mattresses designed for prison use in Lahore. Items being procured: - Mattress Ortho (Hi Fold) Rebounding with cotton cover (as per specification) - Length: 75 inches - Width: 30 inches - Thickness: 2 inches - Density: Foam 1 inch 28-30, Ortho 1 inch 75-80 - Weight: 3240 gm (3.24 kg) - Cotton Cover: 100% cotton drill cloth - Quantity: 70,000 units - Required Samples: 5 The technical scope includes mattresses with specific dimensions and density, featuring a cotton drill cloth cover. The mattresses must meet the detailed specifications to ensure durability and comfort suitable for prison facilities. The supply will be on an F.O.R. Jail Gate basis. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be registered with all relevant tax and registration authorities. Bidders must submit earnest money in the form of a CDR or PO in favor of the Inspector General of Prisons, Punjab. The tender follows a single-stage two-envelope procedure under Rule 38(2)(a) of the Punjab Procurement Rules 2014 (amended). The bid security amount is 2% of the estimated cost, which is approximately **PKR 7,649,600**. The tender closing date is **03 August 2026 at 11:00 AM**. Bids must be submitted electronically on the Punjab e-procurement system portal https://ep.punjab.gov.pk. Hard copies will not be entertained. The technical and financial bids will be opened electronically on the same day at 11:30 AM by the Evaluation Committee. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your registration on the Punjab e-procurement system well in advance and upload all required documents and scanned copies of the bid security before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Also, submit the required sample mattresses timely as per the specifications to demonstrate compliance and quality assurance.