Catering and Refreshment Services for 22nd Convocation at Lahore College for Women University

Lahore College for Women University, Lahore invites e-procurement bids under PPRA Rules on Package/LOT wise basis from firms, companies, or sole proprietors engaged in trading and registered with relevant Registration Authorities and Tax Departments (Income Tax & Sales Tax). The tender is specifically for catering and refreshment services for the 22nd Convocation of the university. Items being procured: - Catering and Refreshment services for the 22nd Convocation The estimated cost of the tender is Rs. 6.598 Million with a 4% bid security amounting to Rs. 263,920. Bidders must be registered with relevant tax authorities and comply with PPRA rules. The technical scope includes providing catering services with a sample set-up for approximately 10 persons and minimum food serving samples on the same day as the bid opening. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be registered with relevant authorities and to submit a bid security of 4% of the estimated cost electronically through the Punjab e-Procurement System (EP). Bids will be opened in the presence of bidders or their representatives under PPRA Rule 30(1). Bid validity is 180 days. Bidders must upload a duly signed affidavit on prescribed stamp paper along with bid documents on the Punjab e-Procurement System. The tender closing date and time is **03-12-2026 at 10:00 AM**, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 10:30 AM. Interested bidders can participate through the e-procurement portal at https://ep.punjab.gov.pk/auth/login. Tender documents and terms & conditions are available free of cost on the PPRA website http://ppra.punjab.gov.pk and the university website https://lcwu.edu.pk. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely electronic submission of bids via the Punjab e-Procurement System and to prepare the required affidavit on stamp paper in advance to avoid last-minute issues. Also, attending the bid opening session can provide clarity on the process and any immediate clarifications. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for catering firms to serve a prestigious event at Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, under transparent and regulated procurement procedures.