Office Canteen Services for Regional Tax Office Faisalabad

This tender invites qualified contractors in Faisalabad to provide comprehensive office canteen services for the Regional Tax Office. The department requires a contractor capable of managing a canteen facility that serves approximately 590 employees, ensuring hygienic food preparation and service within the office premises. The scope includes maintaining kitchen and dining hall facilities, providing cooking gas, soft mineral water, and quality crockery. The contractor must supply skilled cooks and waiters, maintain a neat and tidy environment, and manage a tuck shop. The canteen will offer a variety of meals and beverages as per the detailed menu, with utilities like electricity and water provided by the office at subsidized rates. The contractor is responsible for all salaries, safety, and security of the canteen staff, and must submit medical fitness certificates for all food handlers. Bidders should be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue and have NTN and GST numbers. Experience in running canteens or cafeterias in private or government organizations is mandatory. The contract is initially for one year with possible extension based on performance. Earnest money of PKR 50,000 in the form of a pay order or bank draft is required with the proposal. The procurement follows PPRA single state single envelope rules, and bids will be evaluated on responsiveness and lowest quoted rates. Submission deadline is **November 1, 2023**, with bids to be submitted online via EPADS. The contract will be awarded to the lowest evaluated responsive bidder. The office address for correspondence is the Regional Tax Office, Faisalabad. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid clearly quotes rates without any cutting or overwriting, and attach the earnest money pay order in favor of the Chairman Purchase Committee. Also, double-check the medical fitness certificates for all canteen staff to avoid disqualification.