Supply of Cooked Food to Inmates of Central Prison and Correctional Facility Larkana for 2026-2027

The Inspector General of Sindh Prisons and Corrections Service Karachi invites bids for the supply of cooked food to the inmates of Central Prison and Correctional Facility Larkana for the fiscal year 2026-2027. This procurement is specific to the Sindh Prisons department located in Larkana city. The contract covers the preparation and delivery of three meals daily including breakfast, mid-day, and evening meals, strictly following the detailed fortnightly diet menu and scale provided in the tender documents. 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 are also included. The technical scope requires bidders to provide high-quality food items including wheat flour, cooking oil, tea leaves, milk, sugar, pulses, rice, chicken, beef, vegetables, and spices as per the specifications. The cooking must be done in hygienic conditions within the prison kitchen, with proper supervision and adherence to food safety standards. The contractor must maintain stocks of dietary items and ensure timely delivery according to the prescribed schedule. The contract also mandates security clearances for the contractor and employees, compliance with labor laws, and provision of uniforms and safety equipment. Eligibility criteria include a minimum of three years of catering experience in Zone-B prisons, valid registrations with FBR, Sindh Revenue Board, Sindh Food Authority, and active GST certificates. Bidders must submit a bid security of Rs. 50,00,000 in the form of pay order, demand draft, bank guarantee, or CDR. Technical proposals must include mandatory documents such as CNIC copies, firm profiles, income tax certificates, and affidavits confirming non-blacklisting and no involvement in criminal cases. The tender is published on 2026-06-09 with a closing date and time of 2026-06-09 09:30:00. Bids must be submitted electronically through the SPPRA E-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (E-PADS). The technical bid will be opened first, and only bidders scoring at least 70 marks will have their financial bids opened. The bid security must be submitted in original to the office of the Inspector General of Sindh Prisons Karachi before the deadline. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all mandatory documents are complete, attested, and uploaded correctly on the E-PADS portal to avoid disqualification. Also, bidders should verify their bid submission appears in the bid opening list on the portal to confirm successful submission. Attention to detail in the bid documents and adherence to the prescribed diet specifications will enhance the chances of success in this competitive tender.