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Description / Scope of Work
District Headquarters Hospital Vehari, operating under the Health and Population Department of the Punjab, invites sealed bids for the auction of canteen services for the financial year 2026-27. This framework contract is being procured through a single-stage, two-envelope bidding procedure as per Punjab Procurement Rules 2014. The contract is for the operation and management of canteen facilities at DHQ Hospital Vehari, serving staff, patients, and visitors. Bidders must be registered with relevant tax authorities including the Income Tax Department and Sales Tax Department, and must hold a valid professional tax certificate for the fiscal year 2026-27 from the Excise and Taxation Department.
Eligible bidders are firms and individuals registered with appropriate authorities and holding current tax certifications. A bid security of two percent of the estimated cost, calculated at Rs. 450,000 for Lot-1, must accompany all bids in the form of a Call Deposit, Bank Draft, Pay Order, or Bank Guarantee from a scheduled bank. The bid security instrument must remain valid for ninety days from the date of bid opening. All bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked as Financial Proposal and Technical Proposal in legible letters.
Bidding documents containing detailed specifications are available for purchase at Rs. 2,000 (non-refundable) on written request by 29 September 2026 during office hours from the Procurement Office at DHQ Hospital Vehari or downloadable from the PPRA website at http://ep.punjab.gov.pk/. Sealed bids must be submitted by 30 September 2026 at 11:59 AM, with opening scheduled for the same day at 12:30 PM at the Resource Centre of DHQ Hospital Vehari. Bidders or their authorized representatives may attend the opening. Late bids shall not be entertained. The contract shall be governed by applicable government rules and NTN and GST certification must be provided by DHQ Hospital Vehari.
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This is a framework contract for canteen services operations at a district hospital, involving food service management and staff for a twelve-month period.
The estimated value is approximately Rs. 22.5 million (2% security of Rs. 450,000). The tender follows standard government auction procedures with tight submission timelines. Bidders must hold current tax registrations and be compliant with Excise and Taxation Department requirements. This represents a recurring annual contract typical of hospital support services procurement in Punjab.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered with Income Tax, Sales Tax, and Excise and Taxation departments with valid professional tax certificates for FY 2026-27. Firms and individuals are eligible. Typically, canteen service contracts require business registration (SECP for companies or NTN for individuals) and clean financial standing with all tax authorities.