Supply of Food Items

The Directorate General of Social Welfare and Special Education Balochistan invites bids from eligible bidders for the supply of food items in Quetta. This procurement is conducted under the Balochistan Public Procurement Rules 2014. Items being procured: - Food Items (Total Item(s) Count: 28) The procurement requires bidders to provide a comprehensive supply of 28 different food items as specified in the tender documents. The scope includes timely delivery and quality assurance of all food items to the Directorate General office located at Brewery Road, Quetta. Bidders must ensure compliance with all specifications and standards outlined in the bidding documents. Eligibility criteria include having completed 3 assignments of similar nature and complexity with a turnover of at least PKR 1,950,000 in the previous 3 years and a turnover of at least PKR 2,000,000 in 3 subsequent previous years. Bidders must be registered on the Active Taxpayer List and hold a valid Sales Tax Certificate. Joint ventures are not permissible. The bidding firm must not be blacklisted by any procuring agency in Pakistan and must have a functional corporate office in Quetta. The bid security required is 2% of the bid value in the form of a deposit at call from a scheduled bank. Tender documents can be obtained from the office of the undersigned upon payment of a non-refundable fee of PKR 1,000. Issuance of tender documents is available from the date of publication until 23 July 2026 during office hours on working days. The last date for bid submission is 23 July 2026 till 09:15 AM, with tender opening scheduled on the same day at 10:15 AM at the Directorate General office. Contact details for queries include phone number 0819213170 and email dg.swdbn@gmail.com. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on the Electronic Public Procurement System of BPPRA and to prepare the bid security in the correct form to avoid disqualification during financial evaluation. Attention to detail in the bid submission, especially the bid security and required documentation, is crucial for success.