Rental of Open Space for Café at Lok Virsa Islamabad

The National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa), located at Garden Avenue, Shakarparian, Islamabad, is offering an open space measuring 5,060 square feet for rent. This space is intended for operating a Café or Restaurant on an as-is-where-is and as-is-what-is basis for an initial period of five years, with the possibility of extension upon mutual consent. This opportunity is specifically for firms or individuals interested in food business operations within Islamabad. The technical scope includes the rental of the open space for cooking, selling, and serving food. The tenant will be responsible for installing their own furniture, fixtures, and equipment, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene, and ensuring compliance with all applicable federal food business regulations. The tenant must also manage utilities such as electricity, gas, and water independently and maintain the premises in good condition, including minor repairs and sanitation. Eligibility criteria require bidders to have relevant experience in similar food business operations over the last three years, valid registration with tax authorities, and must not be blacklisted or insolvent. The bid security of 2% of the quoted rent must be submitted in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) from a scheduled local bank. The tender will be evaluated on the basis of the highest quoted monthly rent among technically responsive bidders. The last date for submission of bids is **06 May, 2026 at 11:00 AM**, with bid opening at 11:30 AM on the same day. Bids must be submitted through the ePADS system, and the original bid security must be delivered to Lok Virsa by hand or courier. Interested bidders are encouraged to visit the premises during working hours one day prior to the closing date to assess the site. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure complete and accurate submission of all required documents including CNIC copies, authorization letters, and financial statements for FY 2024-2025. Incomplete or non-compliant bids will be rejected at the initial stage. Also, bidders should carefully review the terms and conditions of the rental agreement, as withdrawal or refusal to sign after bid submission will result in forfeiture of the earnest money.