Running of Canteen and Welfare Shop at District Prison Malir Karachi

The District Prison and Correctional Facility Malir Karachi is inviting sealed bids from well reputed contractors and firms registered with FBR and active taxpayers for the running of the canteen and welfare shop located at the main National Highway M-9 Karachi. This procurement is specifically for the operation and management of the canteen within the prison premises, ensuring welfare services for inmates and staff. Bidders must be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue and have an active tax status. The bidding process follows a single stage one envelope procedure. The bid security required is 3.5% of the total annual rent offered by the bidder, which must accompany the bid to avoid rejection. The bidding documents can be obtained from the office of the Senior Superintendent District Prison & Correctional Facility Malir Karachi on any working day. The non-refundable fee for the bidding documents is Rs. 1000. The last date for purchasing the bidding documents is 14th July 2026. Bids must be delivered by 15th July 2026 at 10:30 AM, with the opening scheduled for 11:30 AM the same day. In case of any unforeseen situation or government holiday, the bids will be submitted and opened on the next working day at the same time and venue. The bids not accompanied by the required bid security or received after the deadline will be rejected. Blacklisted firms are not eligible to participate. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure that the bid security is correctly calculated and submitted along with the bid documents to avoid disqualification. Also, visiting the office early to obtain the bidding documents and clarifying any doubts can improve the chances of a compliant and competitive bid.