Supply of Cooked Food to Inmates of Central Prison Khairpur for 2026-2027

The Inspector General of Sindh Prisons & Corrections Service Karachi invites bids for the supply of cooked food to the inmates of Central Prison & Correctional Facility Khairpur for the fiscal year 2026-2027. This procurement is specific to the Sindh Prisons department located in Khairpur city. The contract covers the preparation and delivery of three meals daily (breakfast, mid-day, and evening) according to a detailed fortnightly diet menu including special diets during Ramazan and on special occasions such as Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Azha, Pakistan Day, Independence Day, and Sindh Cultural Day. The technical scope includes provision of all raw materials, cooking at the prison kitchen, and ensuring hygienic and quality standards as per Sindh Food Authority regulations. The contractor must maintain stocks of dietary items, arrange for proper kitchen equipment, and employ skilled cooks trained by recognized institutions. The supply must comply with strict quality, quantity, and timing requirements, with oversight by prison officers and medical staff. Eligibility criteria require bidders to have at least three years of catering experience in Zone-B prisons, valid registrations with FBR, Sindh Revenue Board, Sindh Food Authority, and active GST certificates. Bid security of Rs. 5,500,000 in the form of pay order, demand draft, or bank guarantee is mandatory. The technical bid must include all required documents such as CNIC copies, firm profile, tax certificates, and affidavits. Only bidders scoring 70 marks or above in technical evaluation will have their financial bids opened. The tender is published on 2026-06-09 with a closing date the same day at 09:30 a.m. Bids must be submitted electronically via the SPPRA E-Pads system. The original bid security and affidavit must be submitted physically to the Inspector General of Sindh Prisons office in Karachi before the deadline. The contract performance security is 3% of the total contract value. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all mandatory documents are complete, genuine, and uploaded correctly on the E-Pads portal to avoid disqualification. Also, bidders should verify their bid submission status on the portal to confirm acceptance for opening. Maintaining compliance with all technical and financial requirements is critical for success in this tender.