Hiring Services of Vendor for Supplies of PSPC Canteen/Kitchen Items

The Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (Pvt) Ltd (Procurement) invites bids for hiring services of a vendor for supplies of PSPC canteen/kitchen items in Karachi. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 using a Single Stage One Envelope procedure with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. Items being procured include a comprehensive list of grocery and kitchen supplies such as milk tetra pack (1.5 LTRS), flour, cooking oil, sugar, tea bags, iodized salt, various types of rice, ghee, pulses, spices, fresh vegetables, meat, eggs, dairy products, sauces, and cleaning supplies among others. The estimated quantities are provided for each item, for example, 1440 cartons of milk tetra pack, 18000 kg of flour, 30000 kg of rice (sella), 4200 kg of mutton, 30000 kg of chicken, and 24000 eggs. All items must be of best quality and sourced exclusively from Metro, Bin Hashim, or Imtiaz Super Market with original store invoices submitted for billing. The scope includes delivery to PSPC premises in Karachi with proven capability for early morning, midday, and evening deliveries. PSPC reserves the right to inspect items at delivery and conduct surprise quality checks. Defective or unhygienic supplies will be rejected and must be replaced free of cost. Penalties include warnings, forfeiture of performance guarantee, and blacklisting for repeated violations. Eligibility criteria require valid NTN and sales tax registration, minimum 3 years of relevant experience, and submission of bid security of Rs. 500,000. Technical evaluation covers financial capability, relevant experience, operational setup, and sourcing protocols. Financial bids will be evaluated on the lowest percentage commission over actual store invoice value. Bids must be submitted online via EPADS v2.0 by September 1, 2026, 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Manual submissions are not accepted. The contact person is the Deputy General Manager - Procurement at Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (Pvt) Ltd, Jinnah Avenue Malir Halt Karachi. Phone: +92-992-48511, Email: furqan.awan@pspc.gov.pk. Bidders are advised to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and carefully follow all bidding instructions. Original bid security must be submitted before the deadline. Payments will be made fortnightly against original invoices. This is a significant opportunity for suppliers with strong logistics and sourcing capabilities to serve a prestigious government entity in Karachi.