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Description / Scope of Work
Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology invites sealed bids for the auction of Food Point with Hostel Mess services at its campus in Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab under reference Misc.-347. The successful contractor will operate a food service point and provide hostel mess services including breakfast and dinner seven days weekly, plus Sehar and Iftar meals during Ramadan. The auction will commence at a reserve price of Rs. 100,000 per month, with bids evaluated for financial viability and sustainability. The contract is for one year, renewable subject to satisfactory performance with a 10% annual increase.
Eligibility requirements include mandatory Punjab Food Authority Registration Certificate with approved kitchen and staff standards, active Federal Board of Revenue taxpayer status with Provincial Revenue Authority registration, minimum three years documented experience operating similar institutional mess facilities at universities or large-scale catering establishments, and sound financial position demonstrating minimum Rs. 5 million annual turnover over the preceding two years. Successful bidder must submit four months' advance rent as security within seven days of acceptance notification in the form of demand draft, pay order, or call deposit only.
Sealed bid documents with duly completed Bidder Qualification and Evaluation Form must reach the Director Procurement office on or before 6 October 2026 at 10:00 AM. The auction committee will scrutinize submissions against eligibility criteria and commence bidding at 04:00 PM the same day in the Convener Auction Committee office. The contractor must provide all catering equipment, maintain highest hygiene standards per Punjab Food Authority guidelines, employ gender-appropriate staff for respective hostels, and comply with approved menus and rates. Non-compliance penalties include fines up to Rs. 10,000 with contract termination possible on third violation.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
This is an institutional catering contract for a university hostel and food point in Rahim Yar Khan, valued at approximately Rs.
1.2 million annually at reserve price (likely higher after auction). The scope includes dual operations—commercial food service and daily mess provision for student accommodation. Key pressure points: stringent regulatory compliance (PFA certification mandatory), significant upfront capital requirement (equipment provision), and performance monitoring with escalating penalties for breaches. The one-year term with 10% renewal increases suggests stable recurring business if performance standards are met, but contract can be terminated with 30 days' notice. Reserve price is moderate, suggesting competitive field.
Who can bid: Bidders must hold active Punjab Food Authority License (compulsory), be FBR-registered taxpayers with PRA registration, possess three years' documented experience in institutional mess or large-scale catering, and demonstrate Rs. 5 million minimum annual turnover over two years. No PEC category applies; this is commercial services contracting. Financial viability verification and bank guarantee of payment capacity may be required.