This tender invites experienced firms to operate canteens and photocopy/stationery shops at Dawood University of Engineering and Technology (DUET) campuses in Karachi, serving approximately 4000 students, faculty, and staff. The scope includes managing canteens at Jinnah and Gulberg campuses, maintaining hygiene, offering varied menus including vegetarian options, competitive pricing, digital payment facilities, and operating rental photocopy/stationery shops. The contract duration is initially one year, extendable for two more years based on performance, with monthly rental charges specified for each campus and shop. The project demands firms with at least five years of experience in food services, registrations with FBR, GST, SRB, and Sindh Food Authority, and a financial capability of an annual turnover of PKR 20 million over the last five years. The technical bid must include company profile, technical plan, menu pricing, payment integration, quality assurance, and rental offers. The evaluation criteria focus on food and service quality, pricing, technical competence, financial proposal, and compliance. Bidders must provide a performance security of PKR 1,000,000 and submit a bid security of PKR 180,000 along with a non-refundable tender fee of PKR 3,000. The tender follows Sindh Public Procurement Rules 2010. Digital payments are mandatory for all transactions. Utilities costs are borne by the contractor. The tender is open for submission via the EPADs portal, with the last date and time for submission on 15th January 2026 at 3:00 pm, and bid opening at 3:30 pm on the same day at DUET Karachi. Interested firms should ensure compliance with all registration and financial requirements, including FBR/ATL status and PEC category if applicable. The tender offers a valuable opportunity to serve a large academic community in Karachi with quality food and stationery services. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the rental charges and payment terms, and ensure timely submission of all required documents on the EPADs portal to avoid disqualification. Check the newspaper ad for any specific stamp duty or security deposit instructions which are often overlooked.