Supply of Cooked Food to Inmates of District Prison and Correctional Facility Nausheroferoze 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 District Prison and Correctional Facility Nausheroferoze for the fiscal year 2026-2027. This procurement is specific to the Sindh Prisons department located in Nausheroferoze 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 religious 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 as per specifications, maintain hygiene and quality standards, and ensure timely delivery within the prison premises. The contractor must arrange all cooking utensils, appliances, and utilities including gas, water, and electricity at their own expense. The contract also mandates security clearances for the contractor and their employees, medical examinations for kitchen staff, and compliance with labor laws including minimum wages and safety measures. Eligibility criteria include active registration with FBR, Sindh Revenue Board, Sindh Food Authority, and valid NTN and GST certificates. Bidders must have a minimum of three years of catering experience, particularly in cooked food supply, and must submit a bid security of PKR 3,200,000. The technical bid must include all mandatory documents such as CNIC copies, firm profiles, tax certificates, and affidavits confirming no blacklisting or criminal involvement. The tender submission deadline is **June 9, 2026, at 09:30 AM**, with bids to be submitted electronically via the SPPRA E-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (E-PADS). The technical proposals will be opened on the same day at 10:00 AM, and only technically qualified bidders scoring at least 70 marks will have their financial proposals opened subsequently. 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 documents are complete, authentic, and uploaded in searchable PDF format with proper page numbering and table of contents. Any missing or fake documents will lead to disqualification. Also, bidders should verify their bid security is reflected in the E-PADS system to avoid their bid being treated as not submitted.