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Punjab Prisons Department invites electronic bids for the procurement of 44,440 kilograms of wheat as a dietary article for Central Jail, Sahiwal. This single-stage two-envelope procurement is for the financial year 2026-27, covering the period from 17 August 2026 to 30 September 2026. The estimated contract value is PKR 4,999,500. Wheat specifications require good quality with moisture content below 13 percent, test weight of at least 77 kg/hectolitre, complete freedom from pests and musty odors, and premium milling yield and physical purity standards. The procuring agency is the Office of the Superintendent Central Jail, Sahiwal, located on Fareed Town Road near District Court, Sahiwal, Punjab.
Eligible bidders include suppliers, firms, authorized dealers, authorized distributors, and general order suppliers registered with relevant authorities including Income Tax and Sales Tax departments and the EPROCUREMENT portal of Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority. Bidders must not be blacklisted by the procuring agency or PPRA. A bid security of PKR 99,990 in the form of CDR, demand draft, or pay order is required, payable to Superintendent Central Jail, Sahiwal. The original bid security must be physically delivered to the procuring agency office, with a scanned copy uploaded on the PPRA Portal before closing time. Government-owned enterprises may participate only if duly authorized. Joint ventures, consortiums, or associations are permitted with a nominated lead member.
Bids must be submitted electronically through EPROCUREMENT at https://punjab.eprocure.gov.pk/ on or before 17 August 2026 at 11:00 AM. Hard copies will not be entertained. Bid opening will occur at 11:30 AM on the same day in the presence of bidders who choose to attend. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 10 August 2026 at 11:00 AM at the office address. Tender and bidding documents are available from the PPRA website (https://www.ppra.punjab.gov.pk), EPROCUREMENT portal, and Punjab Prisons Department website. Bidders may contact the Superintendent Central Jail, Sahiwal at telephone 0409200347-48 or email cjsahiwal@gmail.com for further information. All applicable taxes, stamp duties, and laboratory charges are borne by the bidder. A 5 percent performance guarantee in the form of CDR is required after contract approval.
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Punjab Prisons Department seeks 44,440 kg of high-grade wheat for Central Jail, Sahiwal over six weeks (August–September 2026), valued at approximately PKR 5 million. The specification is demanding: moisture under 13%, test weight minimum 77 kg/hl, pest-free, premium milling quality. Bid security required is modest at PKR 99,990. Closing date is 17 August 2026 with only one week's notice from publication, creating compressed preparation time. This appears a one-off procurement rather than framework; successful bidders must deliver by 30 September 2026. Physical delivery of original bid security to Sahiwal office alongside electronic submission adds operational complexity.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered with Income Tax and Sales Tax authorities and enrolled on PPRA EPROCUREMENT portal. Suppliers, authorized dealers, distributors, and sole proprietors are eligible. Blacklisted firms and consultants with conflict of interest are barred. Government entities need formal authorization. Typically for agricultural commodity procurement in Pakistan, vendors should hold NTN, maintain sales tax registration, and demonstrate food handling compliance.