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The Health and Population Department, Government of the Punjab, is inviting sealed bids for the auction of canteen services at District Headquarters Hospital Vehari for the financial year 2026-27. This is a framework contract tendered under the single-stage, two-envelope bidding procedure as per Punjab Procurement Rules 2014 (amended). Bids are invited from registered firms, individuals and organisations with relevant tax registrations from the Excise and Taxation Department. The tender is published on the PPRA website (http://ep.punjab.gov.pk/) and bidders may download detailed specifications or obtain them from the Procurement office at DHQ Hospital Vehari upon written request by 29.09.2026, with a non-refundable document fee of Rs. 2,000.
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equivalent to 2% of the estimated cost of the lot in the form of CDR, Pay Order, Bank Guarantee or other approved financial instrument from a scheduled bank in Punjab. Bidders must possess professional tax certificates and comply with all applicable government and tax regulations. Bids shall be marked clearly as "Financial Proposal" and "Technical Proposal" in bold and legible letters and submitted in sealed envelopes.
Sealed bids must be submitted by 30th September 2026 at 11:59 AM, with opening scheduled for the same day at 12:30 PM at the Resource Centre, DHQ Hospital Vehari. In case the scheduled date is a public holiday, the next working day shall apply. Taxes will be deducted as per applicable government rules, and GST and NTN certificates must be provided at DHQ Hospital Vehari. For further information, contact the Medical Superintendent at landline 067-3361912.
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This is an annual framework contract for hospital canteen operations at a district-level facility in Vehari, Punjab.
The revised tender (corrigendum dated after initial publication) extends the bid submission deadline to 08.10.2026, indicating possible low initial response. As a recurring contract, the winning bidder gains predictable annual revenue but faces overhead for food licensing, hygiene compliance and staff management. The 2% bid security requirement is standard. Canteen contracts typically require SECP registration and active NTN; competitive pressure may be moderate in smaller city markets.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered with relevant authorities including Income Tax and Sales Tax departments. Professional tax certificate is mandatory. Firms must typically hold SECP registration for limited companies or be sole proprietorships with NTN. No specific license category is mentioned but canteen operation typically requires food safety and health board approvals from the District Administration, Vehari.