This tender invites qualified firms to provide comprehensive cafeteria services at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad. The contract covers two canteens requiring trained staff including cooks, tandorchis, and serving personnel. The scope includes food preparation, serving, and maintaining hygiene standards with specified furniture and electrical appliances such as air conditioners, refrigerators, and vending machines. The successful contractor must install stainless steel chairs and tables, ceramic crockery, and ensure cleanliness and uniform standards for staff. The Ministry will provide facilities like filtered drinking water and cleaning of the hall. The contract period is two years with a probationary period of three months to evaluate service quality. The site is located in Islamabad, demanding adherence to government food safety standards and efficient management of the cafeteria environment. Bidders must be on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) and provide NTN and STN certificates. PEC category is not applicable as this is a services contract. Financial soundness is critical, supported by bank statements for the last two years. The evaluation will be based on technical and financial proposals with a 70/30 weightage. The contract requires a refundable security deposit of PKR 200,000 per canteen. Submission deadline is **2024-07-04 23:59:59** with bid opening on the same day. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs office in Islamabad. The technical bid should include staff lists, experience certificates, and compliance documents as per the tender requirements. Pro-Tip: Make sure to carefully review the newspaper advertisement for specific stamp duty and security deposit instructions, which are often overlooked but critical for bid acceptance.