Provision of Food Commodities for Govt Degree College of Special Education Hostel

The Government Degree College Of Special Education Bahawalpur is inviting bids for the provision of food commodities and firewood for the hostel residents (both boys and girls) for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is specifically for the hostel of the Government Degree College Of Special Education located in Bahawalpur. The department requires supply from well-reputed and financially sound firms or contractors registered with the Punjab e-Procurement system, Punjab Revenue Authority, and Federal Board of Revenue for income tax and sales tax purposes. Items being procured: - Food commodities - Firewood for V.I. and H.I. boarders (boys and girls) The procurement will be conducted electronically through the Punjab e-Procurement system. Bidders can download bidding documents free of cost from the Punjab e-Procurement portal before the closing date. The tender submission deadline is 17th August 2026 before 10:30 AM, with the opening of bids scheduled for 11:00 AM on the same day. The contract will be awarded to the lowest evaluated bidder, and the bids will remain valid until the closure of the financial year on 30th June 2027. Eligibility criteria include registration with Punjab e-Procurement, valid FBR registration, and being a general order supplier or registered for the provision of food commodities. Bidders must submit a bid security equivalent to 2% of the estimated cost via online bank transfer and attach the payment slip with the tender documents. Performance guarantees of 5% of the estimated cost will be required from successful bidders. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely online submission of bids through the Punjab e-Procurement system and to keep all required documents, including tax certificates and payment slips, ready to avoid disqualification. Early preparation and compliance with all conditions will enhance the chances of success in this tender.