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

The Sindh Prisons & Corrections Service Karachi invites bids for the supply of cooked food to the inmates of District Prison & Correctional Facility Thatta for the fiscal year 2026-2027. This procurement is specifically for the provision of three daily meals including breakfast, mid-day, and evening meals, strictly adhering to the detailed fortnightly diet menu and scale provided in the tender documents. The contract covers special diets during the month of 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 the supply, preparation, and delivery of cooked food within the prison premises, ensuring hygiene, quality, and quantity as per the specifications. The contractor is responsible for all utilities including gas, water, and electricity, and must maintain a hygienic kitchen environment with trained cooks certified by Sindh Food Authority or Pakistan Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management. The supply must meet strict quality standards with regular inspections by medical officers and prison authorities. Eligibility criteria require bidders to have at least three years of catering experience, valid registrations with FBR, Sindh Revenue Board, Sindh Food Authority, and active GST certificates. A bid security of Rs. 5,400,000 in the form of pay order, demand draft, bank guarantee, or CDR is mandatory. Bidders must submit their technical and financial proposals separately through the SPPRA E-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (E-PADS) by the submission deadline. 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 via the SPPRA E-PADS portal. The 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 proposals of only technically qualified bidders will be opened subsequently. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all mandatory documents are uploaded in searchable PDF format with proper indexing and page numbering 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 adherence to the bid security requirements and timely submission is crucial for eligibility.