Procurement of Food and Catering Services for Punjab Information Technology Board Various Projects

The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) invites qualified suppliers to participate in the procurement of food and catering services for various projects under a framework contract (NDP-02) in Lahore. This tender is issued by the Punjab Information Technology Board, a key government department responsible for IT initiatives in Punjab. Items being procured: - Food & Catering Services (multiple quantities as per project requirements) The scope includes providing comprehensive food and catering services across multiple PITB projects. The contract will cover all necessary arrangements to ensure timely and quality catering services at designated project sites. Bidders must ensure compliance with the Punjab Procurement Rules 2014 and submit separate technical and financial bids online via the Punjab E-Procurement System (eP) at https://ep.punjab.gov.pk. Eligibility criteria include valid FBR registration, income/sales tax certificates, and adherence to all tender document requirements. Bidders should be experienced in large-scale catering services and capable of managing multiple project sites simultaneously. The tender submission deadline is **10 August 2026 at 11:00 hours**, with bid opening at 11:30 hours the same day. Bids must be signed, stamped, and complete; incomplete or late submissions will be rejected. Earnest money (bid security) of PKR 800,000 is required. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure early registration and bid upload on the eP portal well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues. Confirm all documents are properly signed and stamped to prevent disqualification. This tender offers a significant opportunity for catering service providers to engage with a prominent government IT department in Punjab, with a contract value of **PKR 40 million**. Interested parties should review the tender documents available at www.pitb.gov.pk and www.ppra.punjab.gov.pk for detailed terms and conditions.