Procurement of Dietary Items for Shaikh Zayed Hospital Lahore FY 2026-27

The Shaikh Zayed Postgraduate Medical Institute (SZPGMI) Executive Director Office in Lahore is procuring a comprehensive range of dietary items for the fiscal year 2026-27. This procurement covers multiple food groups including starches, lentils, bread, condiments, oils, sweets, poultry, meat, fish, eggs, yogurt, dairy products, fruits, and vegetables. The delivery location is the Main Kitchen Department of Shaikh Zayed Hospital, University Road, New Muslim City, Lahore. The technical scope includes supply of items such as whole wheat flour, various lentils, fresh bread, assorted spices, cooking oils, sugar, fresh and processed poultry and meat, dairy products including milk and butter, fresh fruits and vegetables, and beverages like tea and coffee. Specifications require adherence to quality standards such as Punjab No.1 wheat, certified organic chickpeas, and branded items like Lipton tea and Nestle dairy products. Delivery is scheduled within 27 days of contract award. Eligible bidders must have a minimum of three years government sector experience, valid FBR registration with 100% active taxpayer status, professional tax certificate for FY 2025-26, and valid registration with the Punjab Food Authority. Financial soundness is required with bank statements for FY 2023-24 and 2024-25. Bidders must submit a bid security of 3% of the bid value in the form of CDR or Pay Order. The bid submission deadline is Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM via the EPADS v2.0 e-bidding system. Manual submissions are not accepted. The technical and financial bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM. Bidders are advised to register on EPADS well in advance and ensure all required documents including sales tax registration, CNIC copies, and affidavits are complete and signed. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the detailed specifications and ensure samples of dry rations and canned items are submitted three days prior to supply commencement. Non-compliance with quality standards or late delivery will attract penalties. Familiarity with the single stage two envelope procedure and timely submission of bid security in original form to the Deputy Administrator Office at Shaikh Zayed Hospital is crucial for eligibility.