Procurement of Canteen Services at PNSC Head Office Building for One Year

This tender invites bids for the provision of canteen services at the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) Head Office Building in Karachi, under the Property Management Department. The procurement falls under the Food & Catering category and is scheduled for the financial year 2025-26. The department requires a reliable caterer to manage the canteen for a period of one year, serving quality meals and beverages to staff and officers. The scope includes daily preparation and serving of a diverse menu including traditional Pakistani dishes, snacks, and beverages. The contractor must use high-quality cooking oil and maintain hygiene standards in the kitchen and dining areas. The canteen is located in the basement floor of the PNSC building on M.T. Khan Road, Karachi. The service provider will implement a card-based POS system integrated with the PNSC employee database to track meal consumption and subsidy disbursement. Gas cylinders for cooking will be borne by the contractor, while electricity, water, and space are provided by PNSC. Bidders must be registered with FBR and Sindh Food Authority, have at least three years of catering experience, and meet financial turnover requirements. The tender requires submission of a bid security in the form of a pay order. PEC registration and active tax payer status are essential for compliance. The contract includes a fixed subsidy scheme for officers and staff, with monthly reimbursement based on verified consumption data. The canteen will remain closed during Ramadan, with no subsidy paid for that period. Bids must be submitted online via EPADS v2.0 by 11:00 AM on April 27, 2026, with technical and financial bids opened the same day at 11:30 AM. The physical address for bid security submission is the Property Management Department, 12th Floor, PNSC Building, Karachi. The tender follows a Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method, with a minimum technical score of 70 out of 100 required for qualification. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid includes all required registrations and documents, especially the valid NTN, GST certificates, and proof of experience. Pay close attention to the bid security submission deadline and format to avoid disqualification. Also, verify the POS integration requirements with PNSC MIS Department to avoid technical non-compliance.