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Description / Scope of Work
The Government College of Technology Jhang, under the Technical Education & Vocational Training Authority of Punjab, invites bids for the auction of college canteen and book shop services for the financial year 2026-27. The scope of work encompasses provision of fresh, hygienic, and high-quality food and beverages to approximately 2000 students and 125 college staff members for a period of one year. The base price for this contract is set at Rs. 200,000 with a bid security requirement of 5% of the estimated amount. The contract is extendable for a further two years based on satisfactory performance.
Bidders must be active taxpayers registered with the Income Tax authority and meet all eligibility criteria specified in the bidding documents. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of Rs. 10,000 in the form of a CDR or Pay Order made payable to the Principal, Govt. College of Technology, Jhang. Bidders are required to be Income Tax registered and must submit complete bidding documents duly signed and stamped. The procurement follows a Single Stage One Envelope method using the Accumulative Cost Basis Least Cost Method.
Bidding documents are available for free download from www.ppra.punjab.gov.pk. Bids must be submitted by post and received no later than 12:00 P.M. on 18th August 2026, with opening scheduled for 13:00 P.M. on the same date at the college premises. All food items must comply strictly with Punjab Food Authority standards and Government regulations. Interested bidders should contact the Principal at 047-7671050 or gct.jhang@yahoo.com for further clarification.
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This is a one-year recurring catering and bookshop contract for a government technical college serving 2000 students and 125 staff. Base price Rs. 200,000 with 5% security deposit (Rs. 10,000) required upfront. Contract is renewable for two additional years on performance, making this potentially a three-year engagement. Key operational demands include strict compliance with Punjab Food Authority standards, menu approval by college committee, daily inspections without notice, and prohibition of restricted items (tobacco, alcohol, energy drinks). Tight deadline (closing 18 August 2026) and requirement for post submission only limits flexibility.
Who can bid: Bidders must be active Income Tax taxpayers registered with FBR and registered with Income Tax for higher services. The notice does not specify any sectoral restrictions; typically for catering contracts, bidders should hold valid food handling/health certificates and demonstrate prior experience. No specific company registration (SECP) requirement is stated, suggesting sole proprietorships or partnerships may qualify if tax-registered.