Open Framework Agreement for Purchase of Miscellaneous Mess Items and Groceries at NHMP Training College Sheikhupura

This tender invites prequalification applications from reputable suppliers for the purchase of miscellaneous mess items and groceries at the National Highways and Motorway Police Training College in Sheikhupura, Punjab. The procurement covers a wide range of food and grocery items including pulses, rice, meat, dairy products, spices, cooking oils, and fresh vegetables, intended to support the mess operations for the financial years 2025-26 to 2026-27. The scope requires suppliers to have established setups or workshops in Lahore or Sheikhupura, ensuring timely and quality delivery of goods. The procurement process follows an open framework agreement model, allowing prequalified firms to supply goods over a two-year period. The tender emphasizes compliance with FBR registration and active taxpayer status, reflecting the importance of regulatory adherence in government procurement. Bidders must meet eligibility criteria including a minimum annual turnover of PKR 5 million, active tax status, and no blacklisting history. The tender also requires submission of earnest money amounting to PKR 50,000 in the form of a pay order or CDR. Compliance with PEC categories is not applicable as this is a goods procurement; however, bidders should ensure their FBR and ATL status is current for the fiscal year 2025-26. Submission deadline is set for 20-April-2026 at 13:00 hours, with bid opening at 14:00 hours the same day at NHMP Training College Sheikhupura. Bids must be submitted physically by hand or courier to the Commandant NHMP Training College office. The tender documents are available free of cost on NHMP and PPRA websites. Pro-Tip: Ensure your technical bid is signed and stamped and accompanied by the earnest money instrument. Missing these requirements leads to outright rejection. Also, verify your tax and blacklisting status well before submission to avoid disqualification.