Procurement of Chicken for Punjab Prisons Gujrat

Punjab Prisons invites e-bids from well-reputed companies, suppliers, firms, authorized distributors, and general order suppliers registered with relevant Registration Authorities and Tax Departments (Income Tax, Sales Tax etc.) for the procurement of dietary articles specifically Chicken. Items being procured: - Chicken (6500 kg) with an estimated cost of Rs. 3,152,500/- The procurement is for Punjab Prisons Department located in Gujrat. Bidders are required to submit their bids online via the PPRA Portal e-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (E-procurement portal) at https://ep.punjab.gov.pk/auth/login on or before 02.10.2026 (Friday) at 11:00 AM. The bids will be opened by the Evaluation Committee in the presence of bidders at 11:30 AM on the same day through E-procurement. The tender follows a single-stage-two-envelope procedure with the least cost method as per Punjab Procurement Rules, 2014 (amended). Bidders must deposit a Bid Security equivalent to 2% of the estimated cost through the Government Treasury using the PSID generated during the e-Procurement submission process. The Bid Security will be refunded electronically after the tender process completion or contract fulfillment. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 27.09.2026 (Monday) at 11:00 AM at the given address. The bid validity period is 45 days. All applicable taxes and stamp duties are to be borne by the bidder. A 2% Performance Guarantee in the form of CDR is required after contract approval. Tender documents can be downloaded from the Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority website (https://www.ppra.punjab.gov.pk), EPADS portal (https://ep.punjab.gov.pk/auth/login), and Punjab Prisons Department website (https://www.prisons.punjab.gop.pk). Interested bidders may obtain further information from the Office of the Superintendent District Jail Gujrat during office hours (Monday to Saturday). A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on the PPRA portal and complete all required documentation to avoid disqualification. Attend the pre-bid meeting to clarify any queries and understand the tender requirements fully.