Provision of Uncooked Food Items for Boarding Students of Taken-Over Madaris in District Faisalabad

The District Education Authority Faisalabad, under the direction of the School Education Department, invites bids for the provision of quality uncooked food items for boarding students of taken-over Madaris (JUD/FIF) in District Faisalabad for the financial year 2026-27. The procurement covers approximately 647 boarding students across four institutions: - Govt. Madrissa al Muhammadia, 53 GB Dhesia Jaranwala (65 students) - Govt. Madrissa Jamia tul Badar Millat Town, Faisalabad (40 students) - Govt. Madrissa Taleem ul Islam Dhudiwala, Faisalabad (75 students) - Govt. Madrissa Al Hamd Mahal Al Islami Near Pul Nishatabad, Faisalabad (467 students) Items being procured include rice, meat, chicken, vegetables, gram, pulses, and other uncooked food items. The tender requires rates to be quoted per student per day, and all bids must be submitted on the prescribed bidding documents. The estimated cost of the procurement is **Rs. 66 million**. All procurements will be conducted under the Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority Rules, 2014 (as amended). Interested bidders must have valid NTN and Sales Tax registration. Tender documents can be obtained via e-Procurement from the Focal Person Madaris, District Faisalabad, from 21.09.2026 to 12.10.2026 by 1:00 PM. The tender opening will take place on 12.10.2026 at 12:30 PM by the departmental procurement committee. Note that the number of students may vary over time. Bidders are advised to carefully fill the bidding documents and ensure rates are quoted as per the requirements to avoid rejection. The URL for tender documents is https://eproc.punjab.gov.pk/ViewTender.aspx. Response time will be calculated from the date of publication on the PPRA website. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on the e-Procurement portal and to prepare all required documents including earnest money and CDR in advance to avoid last-minute issues.