Canteen Services Contract for THQ Hospital Choa Saiden Shah 2026-2027

THQ Hospital Choa Saiden Shah in District Chakwal, Punjab is inviting bids for the award of a canteen services contract for the financial year 2026-2027. The contractor will be responsible for operating and managing a round-the-clock canteen facility at the hospital premises, providing food and beverage services to patients, visitors and staff on a 24-hour, 7-day basis including weekends and holidays. The base auction starting amount is PKR 750,500 inclusive of all applicable government taxes, and the contract will be awarded to the bidder offering the maximum amount over this reserve. The contract duration is one year or until the government transitions to outsourced canteen management through an approved firm. All equipment installation, facility maintenance, cleanliness, staffing and electricity arrangements will be the contractor's responsibility. The hospital authority retains the right to continue service requirements uninterrupted regardless of strikes, weather conditions or other disruptions.

A one-year canteen operations contract at a public hospital with a base bid of approximately PKR 750,500. The contractor must provide 24/7 food services and manage all facility aspects including staffing, maintenance and utilities. Timeline is tight—CDR submission closes 10 August 2026 with bidding same day—and the contract may terminate early if government shifts to centralized outsourcing. Capital investment in equipment and ongoing operational costs will be substantial relative to the bid value.

Who can bid: Bidders must not be defaulters to local government, blacklisted by any government department, declared insolvent, or legally incompetent to contract. Typically, canteen service providers should be registered with SECP or hold NTN, though the notice does not explicitly state registration requirements. Submission of staff biodiversity and development of a management plan with hospital authorities are mandatory before contract execution.