Hostel Mess and Canteen Services at National Skills University Islamabad

This tender invites bids for the provision of Hostel Mess and Canteen Services at National Skills University Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, under the Food & Catering category. The National Skills University requires experienced firms to manage food services for hostel students and university staff, ensuring quality and timely delivery. The scope includes providing breakfast and lunch services daily for hostel residents and staff, with strict quality control on food items and timings. The canteen service must offer fresh and branded snacks and beverages, excluding Iranian products, operating six days a week. The contract duration is one year with fixed prices, and no subletting is allowed. The services will be delivered at the university premises located on Faiz - Ahmed - Faiz Road, Sector H 8/1, Islamabad. Bidders must be registered with the FBR and listed on the Active Taxpayer List. Compliance with PEC categories is not applicable as this is a service contract, but bidders should ensure all tax and regulatory requirements for FY 2025-26 are met. The bid security must be submitted as a Pay Order, and the performance guarantee is set at 5% of the contract price. The procurement follows the Public Procurement Rules, 2025, with Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) as the evaluation method. The submission deadline is set for 10:30 AM on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, with bid opening at 11:00 AM the same day via the EPADS v2.0 online portal. Bidders must submit their technical and financial bids online; manual submissions will not be accepted. The physical submission of the original bid security is required at the university address. Pro-Tip: Ensure your firm's registration and tax status are fully compliant and up to date before bidding. Also, carefully review the bid security and performance guarantee requirements to avoid disqualification. Check the EPADS portal regularly for any addenda or clarifications issued before the deadline.