Supply of Fresh, Dry, Uncooked and Cooked Food Items to Social Welfare Institutes Peshawar

The Department of Social Welfare, Special Education and Women Empowerment in District Peshawar is procuring fresh, dry, uncooked, and cooked food items for various institutes and centers including Rehabilitation Center for Drug Addicts, Dar ul Kafala, Government Institute for Visually Impaired Children Hostel (Boys and Girls), Women Crisis Center, Special Education Complex, Senior Citizen Home, and Panagahs located at Pajjagi Road Bashir Abad and Kohat Road Peshawar for the financial year 2025-26. The procurement covers daily supply of food items on a large scale to multiple locations under the department's jurisdiction. The contract requires bidders to provide cooked and uncooked food items, along with essential crockery and machinery such as deep freezers and refrigerators. The bidder must also provide proof of employment of essential staff including supervisors, cooks, and cleaning staff for the food provision. Eligible bidders must be registered with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Halal Food Department, have valid FBR NTN and STRN, and be active taxpayers. They must submit a CDR of Rs. 20,00,000 as earnest money and demonstrate at least one year of relevant experience with supporting supply orders and performance certificates. Bank statements showing a minimum balance of Rs. 20 million as of 4th May 2026 are also required, along with audit reports for the last three financial years. The bid submission deadline is **6th May 2026 at 10:30 AM** via the E-PAD portal. Bids will be opened on the same day at 11:00 AM in the presence of bidders or their authorized representatives. The contract will be awarded to the lowest evaluated responsive bidder, with performance guarantees and strict compliance to quality and delivery timelines. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all documents are complete, signed, and uploaded correctly on the E-PAD portal before the deadline. Any overwriting or cutting on the bid documents will lead to rejection. Also, maintaining clear communication channels with updated contact details is crucial for timely notifications and clarifications.