Operations of Cafeteria at SOD, Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University Islamabad for 1 Year

Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU) Islamabad invites bids for the operations of its cafeteria located at the School of Dentistry (SOD), G-8/3 Islamabad, for a period of one year. This procurement is specifically for the management, security, cleanliness, and food quality compliance of the cafeteria premises. The contract includes the responsibility for maintaining hygienic conditions, employing competent staff, and ensuring the sale of branded and quality food items only. The department requires bidders to be registered with Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments and listed on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) of the Federal Board of Revenue. The contract area covers 2911 square feet and includes the provision of water supply by SZABMU, while installation and associated electrical charges are borne by the contractor. The contractor will also be responsible for LPG cylinder safety and monthly utility payments. Items being procured: - Omelet with Paratha - Omelet for one egg - Paratha - Egg Fry - Plain Channa per plate - Tea Bag Tea - Green Tea (Tea Bag, 200 ml Disposable cup) - Doodh Patti - Chicken Qorma per plate - Mince Potato (Vehri) per Plate - Mix Vegetable per Plate - Dal Channa/mash/mong Per Plate - Chapati/Tandoori Roti (Nan) 150g - Plain white Rice per Plate - Sweet Dish (Kheer) / custard per serving - Samosa with Potato (good filling) - Vegetable Samosa/Roll (good filling) - Dal Chawal - Chicken Biryani / Palao with raita - Softdrink pepsi / coke / fanta / sprite - Juices Nestle / slice etc. - Biscuit Peakfreans/ Sooper / gala / digestive/ sugar free etc - Milk Shakes - Chocolates - Chips - Chicken Sandwich 180gm - Chicken Roll 200gm - Chicken Shawarma 220gm - French Toast 100gm - Boiled Egg 1 whole - Fried Egg 1 whole - Chana Chaat single 220gm - Fruit Chaat single 220gm - Shami Burger 200gm - Shami Egg Burger 180gm - Chicken Palao/ Baryani with raita & salad - Pakora (weight 250 gm) The technical scope includes the operation and maintenance of the cafeteria premises, ensuring quality food service, upkeep of civil, electrical, and mechanical inventories, and compliance with all regulatory and hygiene standards. The contractor must maintain the interior and exterior, including furniture and fixtures, without structural modifications beyond the approved limits. The contract requires a performance guarantee, bid security of Rs. 200,000, and a security deposit of 20% of the contract amount. The contractor must have a minimum of three years' experience operating canteens in hospitals or similar institutions with at least 500 employees or clients. Registration with FBR, NTN, STRN, and ATL status is mandatory. The bid submission deadline is **31-07-2026 at 11:00 AM** via the e-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (E-PADS) portal. Hard copies of the bid security and documents must be submitted physically to the Purchase Office, 5th Floor, School of Dentistry, SZABMU, Islamabad. Bids will be publicly opened on the same day at 11:30 AM. The contract will be awarded to the technically qualified firm offering the highest rent. Bidders should ensure all documents are complete and submitted in the prescribed sequence to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders: Carefully prepare your technical proposal to meet all mandatory requirements and upload all documents in the correct order on E-PADS. Pay special attention to the bid security submission both online and physically, as failure to comply will lead to rejection. Also, ensure your financial bid is typed and submitted in PKR as handwritten bids are not accepted.