Provision of Meal Services to Students of Schools in Islamabad Capital Territory

The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training Islamabad invites sealed proposals from reputable firms, suppliers, and organizations with offices in Islamabad or Rawalpindi. The procurement is for the provision of meal services to students of formal, non-formal, and special education schools under the Ministry in Islamabad Capital Territory. The scope includes supplying approximately 50,000 to 70,000 meals per day, ensuring nutritional standards and capacity to conduct Body Mass Index (BMI) camps for students. Eligible bidders must be on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) of FBR, registered with Sales Tax and Income Tax departments, and possess GST, NTN, and AGPR vendor numbers. Experience in public sector meal service provision and capacity to manage large-scale meal distribution is essential. The tender emphasizes compliance with tax and registration requirements, reflecting the importance of formal documentation and prior experience. Interested firms can download the Instructions to Bidders (ITB) from the Ministry’s official website https://www.mofept.gov.pk. Proposals must be submitted by 16th July 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The technical and financial bids should be prepared carefully, with earnest money or CDR as per tender requirements. The opening of proposals will occur the same day at 2:30 p.m. Electronic proposals are not accepted except through the PPRA e-Procurement Portal-EPADS. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all tax and registration documents are current and properly attached to avoid disqualification. Also, given the scale of meals required, demonstrating logistical capacity and prior experience in similar projects will strengthen the bid. Submission should be made to the Section Officer (General), First Floor, Room No. 122, Block-C, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad. Contact phone is 051-9103977. This tender offers a significant opportunity for firms specializing in large-scale meal provision and school nutrition services within Islamabad Capital Territory.