Annual Contract for Catering Services at PSO House Karachi

This tender invites qualified contractors to provide comprehensive catering services at Pakistan State Oil's PSO House located in Karachi. The contract spans from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2025, covering 211 working days. The scope includes preparing and delivering lunch for approximately 550 employees and third-party staff daily. Food preparation must occur in a HACCP certified professional kitchen owned by the contractor, ensuring high standards of hygiene and food safety. Only Nan and Chapati will be cooked onsite at the PSO House basement kitchen, while the rest of the meal will be delivered one hour before lunch service. The contractor is responsible for serving the food at the venue, maintaining quality and timely delivery throughout the contract period. Contractors should ensure compliance with all relevant food safety regulations and maintain a professional standard suitable for a leading oil company. The location in Karachi demands efficient logistics and coordination to meet daily delivery schedules without compromising food quality. This contract requires a reliable and experienced catering service provider familiar with large-scale buffet systems and capable of handling the volume and diversity of meals required. Bidders must hold a valid FBR Active Taxpayer List (ATL) status and meet any applicable PEC category requirements for service providers in the catering sector. It is advisable to prepare a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) as Earnest Money as per PSO's procurement rules. The financial year 2025-26 compliance is mandatory for all participating vendors. The submission deadline is set for 12th March 2026, with bids opening on the same day. Interested parties should submit their sealed quotations at PSO House, Khayaban-e-Iqbal, Clifton, Karachi. Ensure all technical and financial documents are complete and submitted on time to avoid disqualification. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the tender documents for specific Earnest Money and stamp duty requirements, as these are often overlooked and can lead to bid rejection. Also, confirm your HACCP certification validity and include it in your technical bid to strengthen your proposal.