Hiring of Cafeteria Services at Benevolent Fund Building, Islamabad

This tender invites qualified firms to provide cafeteria services at the Benevolent Fund Building located at Shahra-e-Suhrawardy, Zero Point, Islamabad under the Federal Employees Benevolent & Group Insurance Funds (FEB&GIF). The contract focuses on catering services for employees and visitors, emphasizing quality food preparation and service standards within the official premises. The scope includes supplying fresh food items such as tea, snacks, and full meals prepared with pure ingredients including milk, mutton, chicken, and ISO-certified cooking oil. The contractor must maintain the cafeteria premises, provide crockery, cutlery, and cooking equipment at their own cost, and ensure staff are medically fit and security cleared. The site is centrally located in Islamabad, requiring adherence to municipal laws and food safety regulations, with a strong emphasis on maintaining cleanliness and quality control. Bidders must hold valid licenses from food authorities and demonstrate experience in providing cafeteria services to government or reputable private organizations. Compliance with PEC categories is not applicable, but firms must be registered with FBR and maintain an Active Taxpayer List (ATL) status for the financial year 2025-26. The tender requires submission of technical and financial bids in a single sealed envelope, with a minimum technical score of 60% to qualify. A performance bank guarantee of PKR 150,000 is mandatory before contract signing. The submission deadline is set for 10:30 AM on **February 24, 2026**, with bid opening at 11:00 AM the same day at FEB&GIF HQ, Block-A, Benevolent Fund Building, Zero Point, Islamabad. Bidders should submit their proposals in sealed hard copy format to the specified address. Pro-Tip: Ensure all documents are complete and attested, and pay special attention to the required menu rates for the first 23 items, as missing rates will lead to disqualification. Also, verify the firm's tax status and prior contract history to avoid rejection due to blacklisting or non-compliance.