Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
Invest Pakistan invites sealed tenders on a single stage-two envelopes bidding procedure from reputed catering firms and vendors through the E-PADS platform to provide catering services in Islamabad. The contract covers catering for Parliamentarians, employees, media persons and other visitors attending meetings, conferences and seminars organized by Invest Pakistan. Caterers must be based in the Islamabad Municipal Corporation area, possess proper production and distribution facilities, and maintain a financially sound track record. Tender documents including detailed menu items and draft contract terms are available on E-PADS, www.ppra.org.pk and https://SIFCD.gov.pk websites for download and review by interested bidders.
Eligible bidders must submit a comprehensive company profile demonstrating proven experience in restaurant, catering or high-class cafeteria operations with details of staff strength, technical skills and client references. Only firms with established track records in commercial catering, sound financial standing and evidence of capacity will qualify for the competitive bidding process. An earnest money deposit of 2 percent of estimated cost in the form of a bank draft payable to the Manager (A&F) of Invest Pakistan, Islamabad is mandatory before tender closing and no tender will be entertained without this security.
Tenders must be uploaded on E-PADS by 22 September 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and will be opened the same day at 11:30 a.m. by the evaluation committee at Invest Pakistan's office in Islamabad. Bidders should contact Abdul Rauf, Manager, at telephone 051-9204415 for clarifications regarding tender conditions, specifications or submission procedures.
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Invest Pakistan seeks an experienced catering contractor for recurring conference and meeting catering in Islamabad serving high-profile guests including parliamentarians.
Applicants must be Islamabad-based with certified production facilities and verifiable commercial catering track record. The 2% earnest money requirement and portfolio-heavy qualification process suggest a serious buyer expecting professional-grade service standards. Tender closing is 22 September 2026.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered catering firms based in Islamabad Municipal Corporation area with proven experience in restaurant, catering or cafeteria operations. Typically, caterers require NTN registration, sound financial position, operational kitchen facilities, and client references. No specific PEC or license mentioned, but demonstrated operational capacity and track record are mandatory qualification criteria.