Purchase of Food Items for Trainers

The Police Recruit Training Center Khairpur is seeking bids for the purchase of food items for trainers under the Economic and Population Development Assistance System (EPADS) component for the fiscal year 2026-27. This procurement is crucial for supporting the training activities at the center and ensuring the well-being of the trainers during their sessions. Items being procured: - Food items for trainers, quantity 30.96 million The procurement will be conducted under the Single Stage One Envelope procedure as per SPPRA Rules 2010 (amended 2019). The total bid security required is 2% of the total bid value. The technical scope includes supply of quality food items as per the approved standards and specifications issued by the Food Control Authority. The site of delivery and usage is the Police Recruit Training Center Khairpur. Eligibility criteria include valid registration with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Sindh Revenue Board (SRB), along with a valid food control certificate. Bidders must have at least three years of relevant experience and demonstrate financial capability with an annual turnover of 10 million PKR or more. The bid security must be submitted in the form of a CDR. No government employee or blacklisted firm is eligible to participate. The tender advertisement date is 2026-09-02, and the closing date for submission is 2026-09-03 at 2:00 PM, with acceptance until 3:00 PM the same day. Bids must be submitted electronically via the EPADS system. Late submissions will not be entertained. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all required certifications and registrations are up to date and properly attached with the bid documents to avoid disqualification during the technical evaluation. Also, carefully follow the EPADS submission guidelines to prevent technical rejections. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers specializing in food items to engage with a reputable government training center in Khairpur, Sindh, under transparent and regulated procurement rules.