Procurement of Ortho Foam Bi-Fold Mattresses with Cotton Covers

Punjab Prisons Home Department, Government of the Punjab, invites e-bids for the supply and delivery of mattresses on F.O.R. Jail Gates basis. The procurement is intended for eligible manufacturers, general order suppliers and authorized dealers registered with the relevant registration authorities and tax departments. Bidders must hold a valid National Tax Number and Punjab Sales Tax registration. Item and lot details: Sr. 1, Mattress Ortho Foam (Bi-Fold) Rebounding with Cotton Cover, quantity 70,000 numbers, estimated cost **PKR 382,480,000**, bid security at 2% amounting to **PKR 7,649,600**, and five samples required. Detailed technical specifications are provided in the bidding documents. Samples must be submitted as required, and bidders may also be responsible for laboratory testing fees, inspection expenses and analysis costs associated with the offered mattresses. The bid security must be submitted electronically through the Punjab e-Procurement System by Bank Guarantee, 1Link, online bank transfer or PSID. A performance guarantee equivalent to 5% of the contract price will also be required electronically from the successful bidder. The procuring agency will apply a single stage two envelope process and may reject bids under the applicable Punjab Procurement Rules. Suppliers should ensure active tax registration, eligibility, manufacturer or dealership credentials, and compliance with all technical requirements. E-bids must be submitted online through the Punjab e-Procurement System at https://ep.punjab.gov.pk no later than **21 August 2026 at 03:00 PM**. Bids will be opened electronically at **03:30 PM** on the same day. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for **10 August 2026 at 11:00 AM** at the address specified in the bidding documents. The responsible office is **Punjab Prisons Home Department**, Opposite New Tollinton Market, Link Jail Road, Shadman, Lahore. For guidance, bidders may contact the Punjab e-procurement helpline at 1248 or the listed departmental contact during office hours. Practical tip: download the latest bidding documents, verify the mattress specifications and sample requirements, and arrange the 2% bid security well before portal submission.