Procurement of Mattress Orthopedic Foam Rebounding with Cotton Cover

The Punjab Prisons Home Department Government Of The Punjab invites e-bids from eligible manufacturers, general order suppliers, and authorized dealers registered with relevant Registration Authorities and Tax Departments/Authorities holding valid National Tax Number and Punjab Sales Tax registration for supply and delivery of mattresses in Lahore. Items being procured: - Mattress Ortho Foam (Bi-Fold) Rebounding with cotton cover, quantity 70,000 units. The procurement involves supply of orthopedic foam mattresses with detailed specifications mentioned in the bidding documents. Bidders must submit bids online on the Punjab e-procurement system (https://sp.punjab.gov.pk) by 21 August 2026 at 03:00 PM accompanied by requisite documents as mentioned in the bidding documents. The e-bids will be opened on the same day at 03:30 PM by the Evaluation Committee at the address mentioned in the tender notice. Offered rates shall be F.O.R. Jail Gates basis. Interested bidders are requested to register themselves on the Punjab e-procurement system and may contact the mobile helpline numbers 1248 and 042-1248 for registration and guidance. Eligibility criteria include registration with relevant authorities, valid NTN and Punjab Sales Tax registration, and submission of bid security amounting to 2% of the estimated cost. Performance guarantee equivalent to 5% of the contract price shall be submitted electronically through the Punjab e-Procurement System. Bidders must submit samples as per quantity mentioned along with laboratory test fee if required. All laboratory and analysis expenses shall be borne by the bidder. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 10 August 2026 at 11:00 AM at the address mentioned in the bidding documents. Bidders can obtain further information from Punjab Prisons during office hours Monday to Friday. The URL to access the portal is https://sp.punjab.gov.pk. Response time shall be calculated exclusively from the date of publication of the advertisement on the PPRA website. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on the Punjab e-procurement system and to prepare all required documents including bid security and performance guarantee in advance to avoid last-minute issues.