Hiring of Contractor for Campus Cafeteria and Refreshment Center at COMSATS University Islamabad Wah Campus

COMSATS University Islamabad, Wah Campus invites experienced and financially sound firms for the hiring of contractor services for its campus cafeteria and refreshment center located in Wah Cantt, Punjab. This tender focuses on providing quality food and refreshment services to faculty, officers, and students with a clear emphasis on maintaining high standards of hygiene and service quality in a public sector university environment. The contractor will be responsible for supplying and maintaining essential kitchen equipment such as deep freezers, refrigerators, cooking ranges, microwave ovens, and chip boilers. The site is situated on G.T. Road, Wah Cantt, requiring the contractor to manage logistics and service delivery efficiently within this busy academic setting. The scope includes preparation and service of a wide variety of food items including traditional Pakistani dishes, snacks, beverages, and fresh juices, ensuring the use of approved brands like Seasons Canola oil and National Ketchup. The contractor must also maintain the university's property and manage utility payments, including electricity and gas cylinders, with proper safety measures. Bidders must be registered with NTN and GST, listed on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) of FBR, and comply with PEC requirements for the 2025-26 financial year. The tender demands submission of earnest money and performance security, with a clear stipulation on monthly rent payments for the cafeteria and refreshment center premises. Firms should have at least two years of relevant experience and provide documentary evidence of financial stability and technical capability. Blacklisting and disqualification clauses are strictly enforced as per PPRA rules. The submission deadline is set for 06 April 2026 at 11:00 hours, with technical bids opened half an hour later at the Purchase Office, Admin Block, COMSATS University Islamabad, Wah Campus. Bidders must submit their documents physically and upload scanned copies through the EPADS online portal. The process follows a single-stage two-envelope procedure, with technical evaluation preceding financial bid opening. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid includes the correct earnest money in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt and double-check the EPADS registration and submission guidelines to avoid disqualification. Also, verify the specific stamp duty and performance security requirements mentioned in the tender documents to prevent common pitfalls.