Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The National Faceless Centre (NFC), located in Islamabad Capital Territory, invites bids for the outsourcing of staff café, staff canteen and staff lounge services on a non-consultancy basis. This is a single-stage, two-envelope procurement under national competitive bidding. The tender encompasses the complete operation and management of catering and lounge facilities for NFC staff, including food preparation, service, maintenance of dining areas, and provision of a comfortable lounge environment. The scope of work requires the successful contractor to ensure quality food service, hygiene standards, efficient operations during prescribed working hours, and maintenance of all associated facilities and equipment.
Eligibility criteria require prospective bidders to demonstrate relevant experience in managing similar catering and hospitality services, valid business registration with appropriate authorities (SECP or equivalent), and current NTN and FBR registration. Bidders must possess valid tax clearance certificates and maintain sound financial standing. A bid security as specified in the bid data sheet must be submitted with each proposal. All bidders must comply with integrity pact requirements and submit performance guarantee as per contract specifications.
Bidding documents are available from the Office Superintendent at NFC Building, Service Road, Mauve Area, G-9/1, Islamabad Capital Territory, or via digital submission as per instructions. Bids must be submitted in two separate envelopes containing technical and financial proposals respectively. The bid opening will occur at the NFC office on the scheduled date following the closing deadline of November 5, 2026. Interested parties should contact the Office Superintendent at phone +92-333-514-9401 or email officesuperintendentnfc@gmail.com for clarifications and document acquisition.
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NFC seeks an outsourced operator for staff catering and lounge management in Islamabad—a recurring service contract requiring professional hospitality experience.
The two-envelope format suggests moderate value and formality. Bidders need prior catering management credentials, regulatory registrations (SECP, NTN, FBR), and bid security. The scope spans daily food service, facility maintenance, and staff amenities. Timeline to closing (November 5, 2026) allows standard preparation. Experience managing institutional or corporate dining is likely to be competitive advantage.
Who can bid: Bidders typically require SECP registration (private company or sole proprietor), valid NTN, FBR tax registration, and tax clearance certificate. Prior experience managing catering operations for institutional or corporate clients is typically required. Valid business licenses and proof of financial solvency are standard prerequisites for non-consultancy service contracts.