Hiring of Firm/Firms for Provision of Venue & Catering Services for Collective Marriage Ceremonies at Faisalabad

The Social Welfare & Bait Ul Maal Department Faisalabad invites bids for hiring of firm/firms for provision of venue and catering services for collective marriage ceremonies at Faisalabad on a framework contract basis for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is specifically for services related to venue and catering for 500 marriages (approximately 11,000 persons) with an estimated cost per event/person of Rs. 3200, totaling Rs. 3,520,000 inclusive of all applicable taxes. The bid security required is Rs. 704,000, which is 2% of the total estimated cost. Items being procured: - Venue and Catering services for 500 marriages (11,000 persons) The scope includes providing suitable venue arrangements and catering services for large-scale collective marriage ceremonies. Bidders must be registered with relevant registration authorities and tax departments such as Income Tax, Sales Tax, and Punjab Sales Tax. The bidding documents are available immediately after publication and can be downloaded from the Punjab e-Procurement system (eP) at https://epp.punjab.gov.pk. Bidders may also obtain bidding documents from the office of the Divisional Director, Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal, Faisalabad Division, located at 508-D Peoples Colony No.1 Faisalabad. The procurement will follow the Single Stage - Two Envelopes bidding procedure as per rule 38(2)(a) of Punjab Procurement Rules, 2014. Electronic bids must be submitted online on the Punjab e-Procurement system (https://ep.punjab.gov.pk). The bid submission deadline is 24th September 2026 at 10:00 AM, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 10:30 AM. Interested bidders should ensure submission of a bid security amounting to Rs. 704,000 along with their electronic bid. Detailed terms and conditions are provided in the bidding document. The procurement will be conducted under the Punjab Procurement Authority Act-2009 and PPRA Rules, 2014. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your firm is fully compliant with all tax registrations and that your bid security is prepared in the correct form to avoid disqualification during the technical evaluation stage. Early submission via the e-Procurement portal is recommended to avoid last-minute technical issues.