Supply of Food Items for Central Jail Lahore for FY 2026-27

Central Jail Lahore invites bids for the supply of food items for the financial year 2026-27. The procurement is managed by the Central Jail Lahore department located in Lahore, Punjab. This tender follows the single stage two envelope procedure under the Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) rules. Items being procured: - Wheat Flour 114000 Kilograms - Sugar 12825000 Kilograms - Cooking Oil 256500 Kilograms The scope includes the supply of these essential food commodities to meet the daily requirements of the jail inmates. The materials must comply with the specifications provided in the bidding documents available on the official Punjab e-Procurement website. The delivery and quality standards are critical to ensure uninterrupted supply throughout the financial year. Eligible bidders must be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and appear on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL). They should also provide a valid original CDR as Earnest Money equivalent to 2% of the estimated cost. The technical and financial bids will be evaluated as per PPRA rules. Disqualification may occur for incomplete or non-compliant submissions. The tender documents can be downloaded from the Punjab e-Procurement system and the Central Jail Lahore website. The tender submission deadline is 15th September 2026 by 11:00 AM, with technical bids opening at 11:30 AM on the same day. Bidders are advised to carefully follow the online submission process and ensure all required documents, including the CDR and performance guarantee, are submitted timely. The performance guarantee of 2% of the contract value will be required after award. A practical tip for bidders: thoroughly review the specifications and ensure your CDR and performance guarantees are correctly prepared and submitted online before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Early submission is recommended to handle any technical issues with the e-procurement portal.