Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) under the Cabinet Secretariat invites electronic bids from experienced firms, cafeteria operators, and hospitality contractors for the provision of premium corporate lounge services at SIFC and PMO offices in Sindh. The scope of work encompasses end-to-end operation of a premium corporate cafe and lounge facility serving foreign and local investors, complete with commercial barista equipment, professional staff, and premium beverages and light refreshments. The tender reference is 04(1)/SIFC/General/CafeTender/26-27 and bidders are required to ensure transparency and efficiency throughout the procurement process via the E-PADS portal.
Bidders must be well-reputed, experienced firms with demonstrated capability in premium hospitality services. A bid security of Rs. 300,000 (Rupees Three Lacs) is required in the form of a bank draft or pay order favouring the Deputy Director (General), SIFC. All scanned copies of bid security instruments must be uploaded with the online bid, and original instruments must be submitted to the SIFC office prior to bid closing. Additionally, bidders must be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) as active taxpayers with full Income Tax and Sales Tax compliance and eligibility status.
Bids must be submitted entirely online through the E-PADS portal with all eligibility documents and financial proposals included. No physical or hard copy submissions are accepted. The online submission deadline is 12 August 2026 by 11:00 AM, and bids will be opened the same day at 11:30 AM in the SIFC office. The contract shall remain valid from the date of signing until 30 June 2027, subject to terms and conditions. Any extension requires approval from the competent authority and PPRA Rules compliance. SIFC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids in accordance with Public Procurement Regulatory Authority guidelines.
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SIFC seeks an experienced premium cafe and lounge operator to manage a high-end hospitality facility at government investment offices. The contract runs nine months from signing until June 2027 with potential extension. Bidders need Rs. 300,000 security, FBR registration, and demonstrated experience in premium cafeteria and hospitality operations. The scope involves full operational management including staffing, equipment, and quality beverage service for VIP investor clientele—positioning this as a prestige contract rather than high-volume food service.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) as active taxpayers with current Income Tax and Sales Tax compliance. The notice requires well-reputed, experienced firms and hospitality contractors; typically, SECP registration (for companies) or NTN (for individuals) is also expected alongside FBR status, though not explicitly stated here.