Running of Kitchen/Cafeteria at Gilgit-Baltistan House Islamabad

The General Administration Department Gilgit-Baltistan invites sealed bids from well-reputed and experienced catering firms, contractors, and caterers for the running and management of the Kitchen/Cafeteria at Gilgit-Baltistan House, Islamabad. This tender is specifically for the operation and maintenance of the cafeteria services at this government facility located in Islamabad. Items being procured: - Running and management of Kitchen/Cafeteria at Gilgit-Baltistan House Islamabad Tender documents containing detailed terms and conditions, list of items, specifications, and other relevant details can be obtained from the office of the Chief Comptroller during office hours before the closing date and time of bid submission. The scope includes full catering services, ensuring quality food and beverage supply, maintaining hygiene standards, and managing daily cafeteria operations. The successful bidder will be responsible for all aspects of cafeteria management including procurement of raw materials, staffing, and compliance with government regulations. Eligibility criteria require bidders to attach earnest money of Rs. 250,000 in the form of demand draft or pay order in the name of Chief Comptroller, Gilgit-Baltistan House Islamabad. Bidders must be registered with relevant government or semi-government authorities and possess valid Income Tax and Sales Tax registration certificates. Documentary proof of registration and experience certificates must be attached. Firms must have a minimum of five years of experience in running similar services in government, semi-government, or private sectors. The tender follows a single stage two envelope procedure with evaluation based on a 70:30 formula, where 70% weightage is given to the technical proposal and 30% to the financial proposal. Separate envelopes for technical and financial proposals must be submitted clearly indicating the name of the firm. Bids submitted in a single envelope will be rejected. Successful bidders will also be required to deposit a non-refundable amount of Rs. 700,000 on account of gas, electricity, water, and rent before the start of the contract. Bids must reach the office of the Chief Comptroller on or before 26th October 2026 at 11:00 AM. The bids will be opened the same day at 11:30 AM in the presence of contractors or their authorized representatives. The Gilgit-Baltistan House Administration reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids according to GB-PPRA Rule-36(1). A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your technical proposal is comprehensive and clearly demonstrates your experience and compliance with all registration requirements, as the technical score carries the highest weight in evaluation. Also, strictly follow the two-envelope submission format to avoid disqualification.