Services for 16th Academic Convocation (Venue Setup & Catering)

Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology (QUEST) Nawabshah invites e-bids through E-PADS for services related to the 16th Academic Convocation, specifically venue setup and catering in Nawabshah. The procurement is managed by the Procurement Manager at QUEST, located at the PGS Building, Nawabshah. Items being procured: - Venue Setup - Catering Services The contract requires experienced firms with valid registration with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for Income Tax and Registration with GST/SRB. Bidders must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in similar work for government or private organizations or universities. Financial credibility is essential, with a minimum transaction of 5.5 million PKR per year for the last 3 years and submission of Tax Returns and NTN certificates. A detailed company profile and bid security of Rs. 275,000 in the form of Pay Order are mandatory. Bids must be submitted electronically via E-PADS by 28th October 2026 at 11:00 AM. Hard copies of technical and financial bids must reach the procurement agency before the deadline. Bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM in the Conference Hall of QUEST. The procurement follows a Single Stage One Envelope procedure with least cost basis award criteria. The bid validity period is 90 days. Interested bidders should download the bidding documents from QUEST and SPPRA websites. The cost of the bid includes all government taxes. Conditional bids, late submissions, blacklisted firms, or those not fulfilling SPPRA conditions will be rejected. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your bid security and all required documents are complete and submitted on time electronically and physically to avoid disqualification. Early submission is recommended to handle any technical issues with E-PADS.