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Description / Scope of Work
DHA Karachi's Education Directorate invites fresh contract proposals from interested contractors for the operation and management of canteens, cafeterias and bookshops across DHACSS Schools and Colleges for the financial year 2026-2027. Three separate contracting opportunities are advertised: a canteen at DHACSS College for Women in Khyaban e Ghalib Phase 8, a bookshop at the same institution, and a canteen at DHACSS Neelum Campus on Zamzama Street. These are recurring annual service contracts essential to the smooth functioning of DHA's educational infrastructure in Karachi, Sindh.
Interested contractors must submit their bids by 25 September 2026. Tender forms are available from the respective institutions upon payment of a non-refundable tender fee. Contractors should possess the operational capacity and relevant experience to manage catering services and retail bookshop operations in an educational environment. Standard commercial registration and tax compliance documentation is typically required from all bidders.
Bid documents may be obtained directly from each institution after paying the applicable tender fee. Bids must be submitted before the closing deadline of 25 September 2026. For further details, interested parties should contact the Education Directorate, Defence Housing Authority, Karachi at Street No. 3, Khyaban e Rahat, Phase 6, DHA Karachi, by telephone on 021-35341649 or 021-35346625.
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DHA Karachi seeks three separate contractors for canteen, cafeteria and bookshop services across two educational institutions.
This is a recurring annual contract cycle, suggesting stable multi-year opportunity for established catering and retail operators. The advertised venues are premium DHA locations with student populations; margin potential depends on volume. Lead time to 25 September 2026 is moderate. Tender fee applies; organisations should confirm exact amounts with institutions before applying.
Who can bid: Typically, catering and retail contractors require valid business registration, sales tax and income tax compliance documentation, and operational experience in institutional food service or bookshop management. No specific licensing category is stated in the notice; applicants should confirm with DHA Education Directorate whether any foodservice certification or retail permits are mandated.