Catering Services for Langar Supply at Annual Urs – Darbar Hazrat Bari Imam

The Auqaf Directorate, ICT (Shrine Wing) invites sealed tenders for catering services to supply and cook Langar (Chana Pulao and Zarda) during the annual Urs at Darbar Hazrat Bari Imam (R.A) scheduled for 15 to 17 August 2026 in Islamabad. The tender is issued under Single Stage-Two Envelopes competitive bidding procedure and is open to financially sound caterers with established production and distribution facilities within Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Bidders must demonstrate proven track record in catering, managing langar at religious events, or similar large-scale food service contracts.

Eligible bidders must be registered with the Income Tax Department and maintain active status on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL). The bid security requirement is Rs 1,300,000 (refundable), to be submitted as a Bank Draft in favour of the Deputy Director (Auqaf), Islamabad. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation including company profile, experience certificates, bank statements for the last six months, proof of sound financial position, human resource details with staff qualifications, office setup details in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, registration certificates, and affidavits confirming absence of litigation history and non-blacklisting status by any government or private organisation.

Bidding documents are available for download from the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (ePADS) at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/ until 1200 hours on 11 August 2026. Bids must be submitted electronically through ePADS, with the original bid security deposited at the Auqaf office, Ground Floor, ICT Agriculture Complex Building, Sector G-11/4, Islamabad, before tender opening. Tender opening is scheduled for 1230 hours on the same day. Only e-bids are accepted; manual submissions are rejected. Quoted prices must be valid for a minimum of one month from financial bid opening and inclusive of all government taxes. Payment is made upon successful contract completion and submission of valid invoices. The Auqaf Directorate reserves the right to increase, decrease quantities, or reject any bids in accordance with PPRA Rules.

This is a one-off contract for Langar supply at a major religious annual event (Urs) in Islamabad on fixed dates in August 2026. Scale is estimated medium to large based on langar requirements for such events. The bid security is substantial (Rs 1.3 million), and documentation requirements are extensive, demanding proof of prior similar experience, financial stability, and clean compliance history. Tight closing timeline and emphasis on proven track record in religious event catering suggest preference for established, credentialed vendors over newcomers.

Who can bid: Bidders must be registered with Pakistan's Income Tax Department and listed as Active Taxpayers. Caterers must have documented experience in supplying langar at annual Urs or similar large-scale religious/charitable food service contracts. Sound financial position verified by bank statements and bank certification is mandatory. Typically, catering service providers also require business registration (SECP) and valid NTN and sales tax registration.