Punjab Prisons Department Tender – Supply of 70,000 Foam Orthopedic Mattresses

Issuer: Inspector General of Prisons, Punjab (Inspectorate of Prisons, Lahore). The Punjab Prisons Department invites e-bids from manufacturers / authorized dealers registered with relevant authorities for the supply of foam (orthopedic) mattresses as per specification.

Key specifications (as stated): Length 75 inches; Width 30 inches; Thickness 2 inches; Weight 3,240 gm (3.24 kg); Cotton cover – 100% cotton drill cloth; Density details shown in tender (foam and ortho layer specification).

Important instructions:

- Bids must be submitted online through the Punjab e-procurement system: https://epp.punjab.gov.pk. Hard copy bids submitted by hand will not be entertained.

- Original bank draft / pay order / call deposit (as per bidding documents) in favor of Inspector General of Prisons, Punjab must be delivered to Inspectorate of Prisons, Lahore and a scanned copy uploaded on the e-procurement portal before bid closing time.

- The e-bids will be opened electronically by the Evaluation Committee at 11:30 AM on the same day of closing. Offers shall be on F.O.R. Jail Gate basis.

- Samples must be submitted as per the stated quantity and may be subject to laboratory testing (samples to be provided free of cost if required).

- Single stage two envelope procedure under Rule 38(2)(a) (least cost method) will be applied as per Punjab Procurement Rules, 2014 (amended).

- For registration and guidance on the Punjab e-procurement system, bidders should use the portal and the published helpline guidance on that site.

Issuing officer: Mian Salik Jalal, Inspector General of Prisons, Punjab, Lahore.