Supply and Delivery of Nutritious Food Items for Chief Minister Punjab Schools Meal Program 2026-27

The School Education Department Government of the Punjab, through its Strategic Management Unit (SMU), invites applications for prequalification from eligible manufacturers, authorized suppliers, distributors, firms, and joint ventures for the supply and delivery of nutritious food items under the Chief Minister Punjab Schools Meal Program for the financial year 2026-27. This program targets students enrolled in standalone Government Primary Schools across 13 districts of Punjab including Bahawalnagar, Bhakkar, Chiniot, D.G. Khan, Kot Addu, Layyah, Lodhran, Mianwali, Muzaffargarh, Rahim Yar Khan, Rajanpur, Taunsa, and Vehari. Items being procured: - 175 ml UHT Milk - Fortified Biscuits (50 grams) The procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Punjab Procurement Rules, 2014 (as amended). The meal package consists specifically of 175 ml UHT Milk and 50 grams of fortified biscuits, ensuring nutritious food supply to the targeted students. The procurement scope includes supply and delivery logistics to the specified districts. Eligible bidders must meet prescribed eligibility criteria including relevant manufacturing or distribution licenses, FBR/ATL registration, and experience in food supply contracts. Detailed Prequalification Document (PQD) and qualification requirements are available free of cost on the School Education Department and Punjab PPRA websites. Applications must be submitted electronically through the Punjab e-Procurement System before 11:00 AM on July 27, 2026, with the technical and financial bids opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Interested bidders should ensure timely submission and compliance with all documentation requirements. A practical tip for bidders: Carefully review the PQD for packaging and quality standards of UHT milk and fortified biscuits to avoid disqualification during technical evaluation. Early registration on the Punjab e-Procurement System is recommended to prevent last-minute submission issues.