Procurement of Wheat for Central Jail Sahiwal

Punjab Prisons Department invites e-bids from registered suppliers, firms, authorized distributors, and general order suppliers for the procurement of wheat at Central Jail, Sahiwal for the Financial Year 2026-27 covering the period from 17.08.2026 to 30.09.2026. This procurement is specifically for Lot-1 which includes 50,000 Kg of wheat. Items being procured: - Wheat (50000-Kg) The wheat must be of good quality, primarily defined by moisture content, protein levels, milling yield, and physical purity. Premium milling wheat should be completely free of pests and musty odors, with a moisture level below 13% to prevent spoilage, and a test weight of at least 77 kg/hl. The estimated cost for this procurement is **PKR 6,000,000** with a bid security of PKR 120,000. Bidders must submit their bids online through the PPRA Portal: e-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (EPROCUREMENT) at https://punjab.eprocure.gov.pk/ on or before **17.08.2026 (Monday) at 11:00 AM**. The bids will be opened by the Evaluation Committee in the presence of bidders who may attend at 11:30 AM on the same day via EPROCUREMENT. The original bid security must be delivered to the office of the Superintendent Central Jail, Sahiwal, and a scanned copy uploaded on the portal before the closing time. Hard copies submitted by hand will not be entertained. Eligibility criteria include registration with relevant authorities and tax departments (Income Tax, Sales Tax, etc.). Bidders should ensure compliance with all applicable taxes, stamp duties, and laboratory requirements. The bid validity period is 180 days. A 5% performance guarantee in the form of CDR is required after contract approval. A pre-bid meeting will be held on 10.08.2026 at 11:00 AM at the given address. Interested bidders may obtain further information from the office of the Superintendent Central Jail, Sahiwal during office hours (Monday to Saturday). A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your bid security and all required documents are correctly uploaded and submitted on the EPROCUREMENT portal before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Also, attend the bid opening session online to stay informed about the evaluation process.