Pre-qualification of firms for provision of food and non-food items during monsoon/flood 2026-27

The Deputy Commissioner / Chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority in Sahiwal is inviting E-Bids for the pre-qualification of eligible firms, sole proprietors, companies, and contractors at the district level. This procurement is for the provision of food and non-food items required for the forthcoming flood and monsoon season of 2026-2027. The procurement is aimed at ensuring readiness and timely supply of essential goods during emergency situations. Items being procured: - Provision of food items during monsoon/flood 2026-27 - Provision of non-food items during monsoon/flood 2026-27 The technical scope involves the supply and arrangement of these items as per the specifications detailed in the bidding documents. The procurement process follows the Punjab Procurement Rules 2014 (Amended) and requires bidders to submit a refundable Bid Security of 2% of the estimated cost in the form of CDR, Demand Draft, or Pay Order. The bids must be submitted as a single stage single envelope procedure through the E-Procurement System (EPADS). Eligible bidders must be registered with relevant Registration Authorities and Tax Departments including Income Tax, Sales Tax, and Punjab Sales Tax. Firms must demonstrate relevant experience and compliance with all statutory requirements. The pre-qualification process will be conducted transparently with opening of bids in the presence of the Procurement Committee and bidders or their representatives. The key dates include the E-bid submission deadline on 22nd July 2026 at 11:30 AM and the bid opening on the same day at 12:00 PM. Bids must be submitted online via the EPADS portal at https://punjab.eprocure.gov.pk. Physical submission of the original CDR and technical bid documents is required before the deadline at the office of ADC (F&P), District Courts, Jail Road, Sahiwal. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure early uploading of bids on the EPADS portal well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues. Also, carefully prepare the Bid Security in the correct form and ensure all technical documents are complete to avoid rejection.