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Description / Scope of Work
The Punjab Auqaf Organization invites sealed bids for the procurement of catering services at Badshahi Masjid in Lahore, Punjab. The estimated contract value is Rs. 3,000,000 with an earnest money deposit of Rs. 150,000 required. This tender seeks qualified service providers to deliver comprehensive catering operations at one of Pakistan's most prominent religious and heritage sites, serving the diverse needs of pilgrims and visitors year-round. The scope encompasses food preparation, service management, and equipment operation in compliance with mosque administrative standards and religious dietary requirements.
Bidders must submit technical bids demonstrating catering experience, operational capacity, food safety certifications, and equipment inventory aligned with specified requirements. Financial bids should detail rate structures and pricing schedules. The earnest money of Rs. 150,000 must accompany all bids as security. Eligible bidders typically include registered catering enterprises, food service contractors, and hospitality operators holding relevant business registration with the Federal Board of Revenue or provincial tax authorities, though the specific eligibility criteria are detailed in the bid data sheet and instructions to bidders.
Bidding documents are available from the Office of Zonal Administrator, Auqaf Badshahi Masjid Lahore. Bids must be submitted on or before 05-10-2026 at 11:00 AM in sealed envelopes. The bid opening will follow immediately thereafter at the same venue. Bidders should address all queries and submission documents to the office contact as specified in the tender notice. The contract will be awarded based on evaluation of technical merit, financial competitiveness, and compliance with specification requirements outlined in the Standard Bidding Documents.
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Catering services contract for Badshahi Masjid worth Rs. 3 million with Rs.
150,000 earnest money. The procurement is for a heritage site requiring demonstrated food service experience, hygiene compliance, and capacity to manage high-volume operations in a religious setting. The tight submission window and religious dietary sensitivities suggest this is suited to established caterers familiar with institutional or faith-based food service. Equipment annexure suggests substantial operational infrastructure requirement. Likely one-off or annually renewable arrangement.
Who can bid: Typically catering firms must hold business registration (NTN or SECP), food safety certifications, and relevant provincial licenses. The notice references specific supply requirements in annexure C (catering equipment list) and bid data sheet provisions; full eligibility criteria appear in Section II and III of the Standard Bidding Documents provided.