Procurement of Various Food Items for Punjab Prisons Department

The Punjab Prisons Department is inviting bids for the procurement of various food items essential for the sustenance of inmates across its facilities. This tender is published under the Punjab E-Procurement System and requires all bidders to register and submit their bids online as per PPRA Punjab guidelines. Items being procured: - Wheat Flour 4401 Kilograms - Sugar 1500 Kilograms - Lentils 2130 Kilograms - Rice 1890 Kilograms - Peas 195 Kilograms - Edible Oil 93 Kilograms - Salt 500 Kilograms - Turmeric 0.205 Kilograms - Chilies 840 Kilograms - Dry Dates 61 Kilograms - Onions 8 Kilograms The procurement involves supply of food commodities in specified quantities to meet the daily nutritional requirements of prisoners. The scope includes delivery to designated prison locations within Punjab. Bidders must ensure quality compliance as per specifications and timely delivery. Eligibility criteria include valid PEC registration, FBR active taxpayer status, and relevant experience in food supply contracts. Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2% of the bid value is mandatory, submitted via CDR or Performance Guarantee. Technical and financial bids will be evaluated separately. The tender was published on **28th July 2026** and the closing date for submission is **11th September 2026** at 23:59:59. All bids must be submitted online through the Punjab E-Procurement portal. Late submissions will not be entertained. A practical tip for bidders: Carefully review the detailed specifications and ensure all required documents, including EMD and registration certificates, are uploaded correctly on the portal to avoid disqualification. Early submission is advised to handle any technical issues with the online system.