Supply of Cooked Food to Inmates of Central Prison & Correctional Facility for Women Karachi for 2026-2027

The Sindh Prisons & Corrections Service Karachi is procuring cooked food supply services for inmates of the Central Prison & Correctional Facility for Women Karachi for the fiscal year 2026-2027. This contract covers the preparation and delivery of three meals daily including breakfast, mid-day, and evening meals, as well as special diets during Ramadan and on national and cultural occasions such as Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Azha, Pakistan Day, Independence Day, and Sindh Cultural Day. The scope includes provision of meals for nursing and pregnant women prisoners and children up to six years of age, with detailed fortnightly diet menus and specifications for dietary articles. The technical scope requires bidders to have at least three years of catering experience, valid registrations with FBR, Sindh Food Authority, Sindh Revenue Board, and active GST certificates. Bidders must submit a comprehensive technical proposal including original bid documents, CNIC copies, firm profile, income tax certificates, bank statements, and affidavits confirming non-blacklisting and clean legal records. A bid security of Rs. 12,50,000 in the form of pay order, demand draft, bank guarantee, or CDR is mandatory. The tender follows the Single Stage Two Envelope Procedure with electronic submission through the SPPRA E-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (E-PADS). The technical proposals will be evaluated first, requiring a minimum score of 70 marks to qualify for financial bid opening. Financial proposals will be opened only for technically qualified bidders. The contract performance security is 3% of the total contract value. The submission deadline is 09 June 2026 at 09:30 a.m., with bid opening at 10:00 a.m. on the same day via the E-PADS portal. Bidders should ensure timely submission of all required documents and bid security to avoid disqualification. The contract emphasizes strict adherence to hygienic standards, quality of food items, and compliance with labor laws including medical checkups and training of kitchen staff. The contractor is responsible for all utilities and maintaining proper records. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the detailed diet menus and specifications to ensure compliance with quality and quantity standards, as deviations may lead to penalties or contract termination. Also, verify the inclusion of your bid in the E-PADS bid opening list to avoid being treated as non-submitted. This tender offers a significant opportunity for experienced catering firms to serve a critical public sector institution in Karachi with a contract value of approximately **PKR 12.5 million**.