Procurement of Various Food Items for Jail Faisalabad

The Central Jail Faisalabad is inviting bids for the procurement of various food items required for the jail during the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is being conducted under the Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) rules via the official e-procurement portal EPADS. The tender submission deadline is 15th August 2026 at 11:30 AM. Items being procured: - Dal Soor 1500 kg - Dal Moong 1500 kg - Dal Mash 2000 kg - Salt (Table) 2000 kg - Sugar 1500 kg - Oil 250 kg - Ketchup 15 kg - Whole Wheat Flour 100 kg - Turmeric 1 kg The scope includes supply of these food items in specified quantities to the Central Jail Faisalabad. All materials must meet quality standards and be delivered timely to the jail premises. Bidders must submit a Technical Proposal and Financial Proposal separately on the EPADS website. Earnest Money in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) amounting to Rs. 54,900 is required. The CDR must be valid and issued by a scheduled bank. Bidders must be registered with FBR and on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL). Experience of at least three years in similar supply contracts is mandatory. The tender follows the Single Stage Two Envelope procedure as per PPRA Rule 38(2)(a). Technical bids will be evaluated first, and only technically qualified bidders will have their financial bids opened. Overwriting or incomplete bids will be rejected. The tender documents and specifications are available on the Punjab e-procurement website. For further information, bidders may contact the Central Jail Faisalabad at phone number 041-8740519. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your CDR is properly issued and valid for the entire bid validity period. Any illegible or incomplete financial guarantees will lead to disqualification. Also, carefully follow the submission instructions on EPADS to avoid technical disqualification.