Provision of School Uniforms for Students of Regional Directorates of Special Education & Rehabilitation Centres in Sindh

This tender invites bids for the supply of school uniforms to students under the jurisdiction of Regional Directorates of Special Education & Rehabilitation Centres in Sindh, including Karachi, Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Shaheed Benazirabad, Sukkur, and Larkana. The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPD) requires high-quality uniforms comprising trousers, shirts, ties, caps, belts, shoes, sports shoes, socks, sweaters, shalwars, doopattas, vees, scarves, and other related items for both boys and girls. The fabrics specified include blended cotton-polyester and kati fabric with precise color requirements such as navy blue and royal blue. The delivery schedule is set at three months from the date of award, with quantities detailed per regional directorate. The procurement process follows the Sindh Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (SPPRA) rules, emphasizing transparency and compliance. Bidders must submit separate technical and financial proposals for each package through the official SPPRA e-procurement portal. A 5% bid security in the form of pay order, demand draft, or bank guarantee is mandatory, along with a non-refundable tender fee of Rs. 5,000 per package. The technical bids will be opened on 18 March 2026 at 3:00 pm, with financial bids opened subsequently. The tender demands strict adherence to eligibility criteria including registration with FBR, Sindh Revenue Board, and active taxpayer status. The tender requires bidders to have valid PEC categories, FBR/ATL registration, and compliance with 2025-26 fiscal year requirements. The evaluation includes mandatory documentation such as CNIC, firm profile, tax certificates, ISO certification, financial turnover, and audited reports. The bid validity is 90 days, and the successful bidder must provide a 10% performance security. Submission deadline is **18 March 2026 at 2:00 pm**, with bid opening at **3:00 pm** on the same day at the Regional Directorate office located at ST-31, Block-15, Gulistan-e-Johar, Karachi. Bids must be submitted online via the SPPRA portal. Pro-Tip: Ensure all bid documents are complete and signed with proper stamps. Pay special attention to the submission of original pay orders for bid security at the time of bid opening to avoid disqualification. Also, verify the sizes of uniforms professionally before stitching to prevent post-delivery discrepancies.