Purchase of Uncooked Food Items for Boarding Students of Taken Over Madaris in District Lahore

The District Education Authority Lahore invites bids for the purchase of uncooked food items for boarding students of taken over Madaris in District Lahore. This procurement is specifically for the boarding students of the following Madaris: - Mahad Ul Quran Chamber Lane Gowal Mandi Lahore (425 students) - Masjid Muhammadi Gul Bahar Colony Lahore (46 students) - Madrassa Abu Bakar Jallo Park Lahore (20 students) - Madrassa Taiba Mustafa Town Lahore (14 students) - Madrassa Khalid Bin Waleed Raiwind Lahore (32 students) - Madrassa Al-Madina China Scheme Lahore (12 students) - Madrassa Hitteen Begum Kot Lahore (55 students) - Madrassa Hassan Sabzazar Lahore (50 students) - Taqwa Educational Institute Qainchi Stop Lahore (237 students) Total number of boarding students covered is 891. The supply of uncooked food items will be delivered at the premises of the above taken over Madaris. All costs associated with delivery will be borne by the bidder. Bidders must submit bids through the E-PADS portal with a fixed 2% bid security amounting to Rs. 900,000. The estimated cost of the procurement is Rs. 45,000,000. Bidders should be registered with relevant Registration Authorities and Tax Departments/Authorities (Income Tax, Sales Tax & Punjab Sales Tax). The bidding documents must be accompanied by a Bid Security of the estimated price. The URL for submission and further details is http://ep.punjab.gov.pk. The E-bid submission deadline is **15 October 2026 at 11:00 AM** and the E-bid opening will be on the same day at 11:30 AM at the Deputy Commissioner Office Lahore. Bidders are advised to upload their bids well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues. The Chief Executive's Office will not be responsible for any problems related to the E-Procurement Portal. For assistance, contact details are provided below. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your FBR and tax registrations are up to date and upload your bid early on the E-PADS portal to avoid technical delays or disqualification due to late submission.