Hiring of Food Delivery and Catering Services for Pakistan Meteorological Department Headquarters

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Ministry of Defence, Islamabad, invites bids from reputable firms, individuals, companies, service providers, contractors, suppliers, and vendors registered with relevant government agencies and active taxpayers for the provision of food delivery and catering services at the PMD Headquarters, Sector H-8/2, Islamabad. The procurement will follow the Single Stage Two Envelope procedure under Rule 36(b) of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Bidding documents with detailed specifications are available free of cost on the websites https://weather.gov.pk, PPRA EPADS https://pa.epads.gov.pk, and https://epms.ppra.gov.pk. Items being procured: - Food delivery services - Catering services The contract period is initially one year, extendable based on performance and departmental requirements. Bidders must submit a bid security of Rs 150,000 in the form of CDR, Bank Draft, or Pay Order in favor of the Director General, Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Islamabad. Successful bidders will also provide a performance guarantee of Rs 500,000 in the form of CDR, Pay Order, or Bank Draft until contract completion. Proposals must be submitted through the PPRA EPADS portal by 22-09-2026 at 10:30 AM. The bids will be opened the same day at 11:00 AM in the presence of bidders or their authorized representatives. Hard copies of bids must also be submitted to the Indent and Purchase Section, PMD Headquarters, Islamabad. Eligibility criteria include relevant experience, valid registration with government agencies, and active tax status. Firms are advised to carefully review the bidding documents and ensure compliance with all terms and conditions. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your bid security and performance guarantee are prepared in the correct format and submitted timely to avoid disqualification. Also, register and familiarize yourself with the PPRA EPADS portal to avoid last-minute submission issues.