Supply of Feeding Diet and Food Items for Entrepreneurship Training Hostels in Karachi

This tender invites bids for the supply of feeding diet and food items for outstation entrepreneurs residing in training hostels in Karachi under the ADP scheme 1516. The Sindh Institute of Animal Health requires provision of three meals per day including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus two tea servings during training hours. The contract includes kitchen supplies, catering, and serving arrangements for the duration of the entrepreneurship training programs. The supply must meet the technical specifications and quality standards outlined in the bidding documents. Bidders must be registered and qualified suppliers with at least five years of experience supplying similar goods to public sector entities. The tender requires submission of earnest money of Rs. 175,000 and a performance security of 5% of the contract value. Bids must be submitted online via the EPADS portal and a hard copy delivered to the Sindh Institute of Animal Health office in Korangi, Karachi. The bid opening will be held on 12 March 2026 at 2:30 PM in the Committee Room of the Institute. Suppliers should ensure compliance with PEC categories and maintain active FBR registration and ATL status for the financial year 2025-26. The tender evaluation will follow a single stage two envelope procedure with 80% weightage to technical and 20% to financial proposals. Only technically qualified bidders scoring 75 marks or above will have their financial bids opened. The submission deadline is strictly **12 March 2026 at 2:00 PM** with bid opening at **2:30 PM** the same day. Bidders must submit sealed bids with all required documentation including CNIC, tax certificates, financial statements, and manufacturer authorizations where applicable. The physical address for submission is Animal Science Complex, Korangi Industrial Area, Karachi. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the technical bid requirements and ensure all mandatory documents are complete and signed. Missing or incomplete documentation will lead to outright rejection. Also, confirm the bid security validity and format to avoid disqualification. Check the EPADS portal regularly for any amendments or clarifications issued before the closing date.