Catering and Decoration for Convocation and Annual Dinner 2026

Karachi Metropolitan University invites sealed bids through the e-procurement system (e-PADS) from reputable firms registered with the relevant tax authorities including the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the Sindh Revenue Board (SRB). The procurement is for catering and decoration services specifically for the Convocation and Annual Dinner event scheduled for 2026 at the university's main campus in North Nazimabad, Karachi. Items being procured: - Catering & Decoration for Convocation and Annual Dinner – 2026 The scope includes comprehensive catering and decoration services for a large-scale event. Bidders must demonstrate technical capabilities and relevant experience as specified in the bidding documents. The completion period for the contract is 7 days. Eligibility criteria require firms to be registered with FBR and SRB with active taxpayer status. Bidders must have at least three years of relevant experience, including at least one work order for arranging a large-scale event for 5,000 or more persons at a public or private university within the last three years. Audited annual financial statements and online income tax returns for the last three consecutive years must be submitted. The average annual turnover for the last three years should not be less than PKR 30 million, evidenced by online returns submitted to FBR. Additionally, an affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper of PKR 500 confirming no litigation history, non-blacklisting, and the authenticity of submitted documents is required. Tender documents can be downloaded from the official KMU website or the SPPRA EPADS portal. The tender fee is PKR 3,000 and is non-refundable and non-transferable. It must be submitted along with the bid security of PKR 1,143,200 in the form of a Pay Order, Demand Draft, or Bank Guarantee in favor of Karachi Metropolitan University. Key dates include issuance of tender documents on 2026-10-23, submission of bids by 2026-11-07 at 11:00 AM, and opening of bids on the same day at 11:30 AM. Bids are to be submitted online through the e-PADS system. The venue for any physical correspondence or inquiries is the Office of the Procurement Manager, Karachi Metropolitan University Main Campus, North Nazimabad, Block M, Karachi. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all eligibility documents and financial statements are complete and verifiable online before submission to avoid disqualification. Early registration on the e-PADS portal and careful adherence to the single stage one envelope procedure will facilitate smooth participation.