Organization of Global Cuisine Show, Event Management, and Car Rental Services at Expo Centre Karachi

The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), under the Ministry of Commerce, invites sealed bids from firms registered with Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments for providing specialized services at the Food and Agriculture Exhibition-FoodAg2026, scheduled to be held at Expo Centre Karachi from 23-26 November 2026. Items being procured: - Organization of Global Cuisine Show - Event Management Services - Car Rental Services during the exhibition The scope includes organizing a global cuisine show, managing event logistics and activities, and providing car rental services to support the exhibition. Bidders must be experienced firms with valid registrations and comply with PPRA rules. Earnest money and bid security requirements vary per service as detailed in the tender. Key dates include pre-bid meetings on 14-09-2026 at different times for each service, with bid closing dates on 23-09-2026 for the cuisine show, 24-09-2026 for event management, and 25-09-2026 for car rental services. Bids will be opened shortly after closing times. Submission addresses vary by service, including TDAP Lahore Office, TDAP Head Office Karachi, and TDAP Multan Office. Bidders should download bidding documents from the PPRA e-procurement portal and submit a pay order of Rs 1,000 upon submission. Technical proposals will be opened first, followed by financial proposals of technically qualified firms. Both proposals must be sealed separately. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully follow the two-stage envelope procedure for the cuisine show and single-stage two-envelope procedures for other services, ensuring all bid securities and documentation are complete to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a valuable opportunity to participate in a high-profile national event organized by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan in Karachi.