Supply of Cooked Food to Prison Inmates of District Prison & Correctional Facility Larkana for 2026-2027

The Inspector General of Sindh Prisons & Corrections Service Karachi invites bids for the supply of cooked food to the inmates of District Prison & 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 adhering to the detailed fortnightly diet menu and scale provided in the tender documents. Special diets during Ramazan 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 supply high-quality ingredients including fortified atta, cooking oil, tea leaves, pasteurized milk, sugar, pulses, fresh vegetables, chicken, beef, and other specified items as per the detailed specifications. The cooking must be done hygienically 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. Eligibility criteria include active registration with FBR, Sindh Revenue Board, Sindh Food Authority, and valid NTN and GST certificates. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years of catering experience, provide a valid bid security of Rs. 24,50,000, and submit all mandatory documents including CNIC copies, firm profile, and financial statements. Technical bids will be evaluated on a 100-point scale with a minimum passing score of 70 marks required to qualify for financial bid opening. The tender was 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 & Disposal System (E-PADS). Original bid security and affidavit must be submitted physically to the office of the Inspector General of Sindh Prisons & Corrections Service Karachi before the deadline. The financial bid opening date will be announced after technical evaluation. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all mandatory documents are complete, authentic, and uploaded in searchable PDF format to avoid disqualification. Also, verify the inclusion of your bid in the E-PADS bid opening list to prevent any misinterpretation of submission status. Strict compliance with the diet menu, quality standards, and timely submission will enhance chances of success in this competitive tender.