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

Lahore College for Women University, Lahore is inviting e-procurement bids under PPRA Rules on a Package/LOT basis for catering and refreshment services specifically for the 22nd Convocation event. This tender is open to firms, companies, sole proprietors engaged in trading and registered with relevant Registration Authorities and Tax Departments (Income Tax & Sales Tax). Items being procured: - Catering and refreshment services for the 22nd Convocation The scope includes providing quality food and refreshment services for the convocation ceremony. Bidders must ensure a sample setup of approximately 10 persons and minimum food serving samples on the same day as the technical bid opening, i.e., 03-12-2026 till 12:00 PM. The procurement will be conducted through the Punjab e-Procurement System (Single Stage Two Envelope) ensuring transparency and compliance with PPRA 2014 rules. Eligibility criteria include valid registration with tax authorities, relevant experience, and submission of a bid security amounting to 4% of the estimated cost (PKR 263,920). Bid validity is 180 days. The procuring agency reserves the right to request original affidavits or documents for physical verification at any stage. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Punjab e-Procurement portal (https://ep.punjab.gov.pk/auth/login). The bid opening will be held on 03-12-2026 at 10:30 AM in the presence of bidders or their representatives. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your technical bid includes the required food serving samples and that all documents are uploaded correctly on the e-procurement system to avoid disqualification. Early preparation of the affidavit and bid security will facilitate smooth participation. This tender offers a significant opportunity for catering firms to serve a prestigious university event in Lahore with clear guidelines and a structured procurement process.