Catering and Food Services Supply by Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited

Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited invites Letters of Intent for the supply of catering and food services at two factory locations: Akora Khattak Factory District Nowshera KPK and Jhelum Factory Punjab District Jhelum Punjab for the period 2026–2029. The tender encompasses comprehensive catering operations including meal provision, kitchen management, staff training, and compliance with environmental health and safety standards. This is a specialized services contract requiring demonstrated experience with multinational corporations and understanding of food service operations across multiple sites in federal Pakistan. Bidders must provide complete organizational structure, evidence of financial stability, and details of previously served clientele along with reference certificates for comparable projects completed within the last five years.

Eligible parties must maintain a registered business status as a partnership or private limited company with valid NTN, GST, ESNR and ESSI registrations, along with three years of audited financial statements and bankers' references confirming financial soundness. All staff must be free from criminal records and comply with the company's Environmental Health and Safety Policy and Supplier Code of Conduct. Bidders must be tax-paying entities with no outstanding litigation against government departments and should not be blacklisted by any government authority or office of the company. Proof of professional chef qualifications, staff training programmes, and valid health certifications is mandatory.

Interested parties must submit their Letter of Intent bearing tender reference TZK-HKC-CS-03 along with all required supporting documents to the Commercial Finance Manager – Operations at Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited, Serena Business Complex, Khayaban-e-Suhrawardy, Islamabad. The deadline for submission is 4 August 2026 at 5 PM. The company reserves the right to accept or reject any bid without assigning reasons, and submission of information does not constitute a binding commitment. Final selection will be made from interested parties, with potential for full or partial scope participation.

PTC seeks a three-year catering contractor for two large factory sites in Nowshera and Jhelum. This is a recurring services contract requiring proven multinational F&B experience, full kitchen operations capability, trained staff, and strict compliance with occupational health standards. The scope appears substantial, covering ongoing meal provision and kitchen management. A tight timeline and stringent financial and background vetting suggest PTC expects an established, credible operator with documented track record and significant capitalization.

Who can bid: Bidders must be registered as a partnership or private limited company with valid NTN, GST, ESNR and ESSI certificates. Three years of audited accounts and bankers' references are required. Staff must have clean criminal records and professional qualifications (chef certification). No litigation with government or blacklisting allowed. Typically, food service suppliers for corporate contracts must carry relevant food safety and health certifications.