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Description / Scope of Work
The Office of the Superintendent, Remand Home under the Government of Sindh, Home Department is inviting sealed tenders for the supply of food and commodities items for the financial year 2026-27. This tender covers comprehensive provisioning for approximately 10,800 inmates housed at the Remand Home and Certified School Karachi, located near the Juvenile Judicial Complex at Central Prison, Karachi. The scope includes 38 line items encompassing wheat flour, cooking oil, tea leaves, fresh buns, milk, sugar, various pulses, rice, chicken, beef, vegetables, spices, fruits, eggs, drinking water and seasonal items for religious observances. The estimated annual quantity requirements are detailed with approved per-inmate ratios to ensure nutritional standards and institutional catering needs throughout the financial year.
Bidders must be registered suppliers capable of meeting quality specifications and delivery schedules as outlined in the tender document. Suppliers of perishable items such as fresh meat, poultry and vegetables must provide evidence of quality certification and municipal health clearances where applicable. All food commodities must comply with prescribed standards and specifications, including brand preferences for packaged items such as tea, milk and spices. Bidders are required to submit complete tender documents with firm rate quotations for all items listed, and must comply with relevant procurement regulations under Sindh Public Procurement Regulatory Authority rules.
The tender will be opened on 24th July 2026 with receipt of bids closing at 1:00 PM and opening commencing at 2:00 PM on the same date. Tender documents and detailed specifications are available from the Superintendent's Office at the Remand Home, Karachi, and have been uploaded to the SPPRA website as per procurement policy. Interested suppliers should submit sealed bids containing quoted rates per unit, kilogram or number as specified, along with all necessary documentation and bid security. For further information and clarification, bidders may contact the office at telephone number 021-99232634. The tender notice has been published in leading English, Urdu and Sindhi newspapers for wide circulation.
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Large-scale institutional food supply contract for ~10,800 inmates across remand and certified schools over FY 2026-27.
38 line items spanning staples (flour, oil, pulses, rice), proteins (meat, poultry, eggs), fresh produce, and seasonal provisions. Annual recurring procurement with strict quality/certification requirements for perishables and compliance with prescribed standards. Tight closing (July 2026) suggests sourcing must begin immediately; supplier track record and cold-chain capability critical for mixed fresh/dry commodity mix.
Who can bid: Typically registered suppliers with NTN/SECP compliance. Perishable suppliers (meat, poultry, vegetables) must hold municipal health clearances and quality certifications. Tender explicitly requires compliance with Sindh Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (SPPRA) rules; no PEC category mentioned as non-construction. Brand-preference alignment for packaged items (tea, milk, spices) may favour established distributors.