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Tender for providing full-service catering and meal preparation services for the School Meals Program in Malir and Keamari districts of Karachi

Posted: 14 Nov 2026
Updated: 14 Nov 2026

Last date: 27 Nov 2026; 13 days left
Location: Pakistan

Overview

SIF invites qualified catering companies to submit tenders for providing full-service catering and meal preparation services for the School Meals Program in Malir and Keamari districts of Karachi. The last date to apply is 27 November 2026. This contract will initially last for three months, subject to confirmation of the program commencement date and contractual arrangements.

About this role

The tender involves two lots: Lot 1 for Malir District and Lot 2 for Keamari District. Bidders can propose for one or both lots, and SIF will evaluate proposals based on operational requirements. The selected company will handle all aspects of catering, including food preparation, cooking, quality control, and packaging of meals according to specified menus and safety standards.

SIF will provide all ingredients and tiffins, while the catering company must ensure compliance with food safety regulations and maintain high standards of hygiene and quality. The initial planned meal quantities are set to increase from 5,000 to 10,000 meals per day as the program scales up.

About this job

SIF has announced Tender for providing full-service catering and meal preparation services for the School Meals Program in Malir and Keamari districts of Karachi.

Job summary

Organization: SIF
Location: Pakistan
Country: Pakistan
How to apply: As per the advertisement
Last date: 27 November 2026

Eligibility for Tender for providing full-service catering and meal preparation

Place of posting: Malir and Keamari districts of Karachi

Requirements

Experience in providing catering services
Ability to manage kitchen personnel and operations
Capacity to handle increasing meal production demands
Compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations

Responsibilities

Provide complete catering service including kitchen facilities and personnel
Prepare, cook, and package meals according to approved menus
Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and quality control standards
Wash tiffins after each use and prepare them for the next day

Important dates

Last date to apply

27 Nov 2026

Before you apply

Apply before 27 November 2026.
Prepare these documents: : Legally registered company or business in Pakistan: Registration certificate or applicable legal registration documents, : Valid tax registration: NTN certificate and applicable tax registration, : Valid food business licenses: Valid Sindh Food Authority license or applicable approval for the proposed facility, : Minimum three years of relevant catering experience: Company profile and evidence of previous catering contracts, : Demonstrated experience in institutional or large-scale catering: Previous contracts, completion certificates or client references, : Capacity to produce at least 5,000 meals per day for the awarded lot: Facility information, production capacity statement and supporting evidence and the others listed on this page.

How to apply for Tender for providing full-service catering and meal preparation

Mode:: As per the advertisement
Last date:: 27 Nov 2026

Apply as per the original advertisement before the last date.

Last date to apply: 27 November 2026

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Required documents

: Legally registered company or business in Pakistan: Registration certificate or applicable legal registration documents
: Valid tax registration: NTN certificate and applicable tax registration
: Valid food business licenses: Valid Sindh Food Authority license or applicable approval for the proposed facility
: Minimum three years of relevant catering experience: Company profile and evidence of previous catering contracts
: Demonstrated experience in institutional or large-scale catering: Previous contracts, completion certificates or client references
: Capacity to produce at least 5,000 meals per day for the awarded lot: Facility information, production capacity statement and supporting evidence
: Ability to scale up to 10,000 meals per day for the awarded lot: Production capacity plan and evidence of resources
: Suitable catering facility: Facility address, photographs, layout and inspection access
Company profile and legal registration details.
Description of relevant catering experience.
List of previous institutional catering contracts.
Details of the proposed catering facility.
Sindh Food Authority license and relevant approvals.
Facility layout and photographs.
Daily production capacity and maximum achievable capacity.

Month	Lot 1 – Malir	Lot 2 – Keamari	Total daily meals (5 Days a week)
January 2027	5,000	5,000	10,000 Mael
February 2027	10,000	10,000	20,000 Mael
March 2027	10,000	10,000	20,000 Meal

Day	Meal	Ration — uncooked (g)
Monday	Chapati + Lobia (red bean) curry + boiled veg	Wheat flour 85, Red beans 40, Oil 12, Veg 35, Spices 1.5
Tuesday	Chapati + Chana (chickpea) curry + boiled veg	Wheat flour 85, Chickpeas 40, Oil 12, Veg 35, Spices 1.5
Wednesday	Chapati + Daal Chana (YSP) curry + boiled veg	Wheat flour 85, Yellow Split Peas 40, Oil 12, Veg 35, Spices 1.5
Thursday	Chapati + Red beans or Chana (chickpea) or YSP curry (alternate weeks) + boiled veg	Wheat flour 85, Red beans/chickpeas/YSP 40, Oil 12, Veg 35, Spices 1.5
Friday	Rice + Chana (chickpea) or Lobia (red bean) curry (alternate weeks) + boiled veg	Rice 100, Chickpeas 40g or 40g Chickpeas, Oil 12, Veg 35, Spices 1.5

No.	Eligibility requirement	Supporting documentation
1	Legally registered company or business in Pakistan	Registration certificate or applicable legal registration documents
2	Valid tax registration	NTN certificate and applicable tax registration
3	Active tax status, where applicable	Evidence of Active Taxpayer List status
4	Valid food business licenses	Valid Sindh Food Authority license or applicable approval for the proposed facility
5	Minimum three years of relevant catering experience	Company profile and evidence of previous catering contracts
6	Demonstrated experience in institutional or large-scale catering	Previous contracts, completion certificates or client references
7	Capacity to produce at least 5,000 meals per day for the awarded lot	Facility information, production capacity statement and supporting evidence
8	Ability to scale up to 10,000 meals per day for the awarded lot	Production capacity plan and evidence of resources
9	Suitable catering facility	Facility address, photographs, layout and inspection access

No.	Evaluation criterion	Maximum points
1	Relevant catering experience	15
2	Kitchen facility and infrastructure	15
3	Production capacity and scalability	20
4	Food safety and quality management	20
5	Staffing structure and technical capacity	10
6	Commodity stock management	5
7	Operational plan and meal handover arrangements	15
	Total	100

Description	Unit	Quantity/day	Price per meal (PKR)	Total daily price (PKR)
Lot 1 – Malir, January	Meal	5,000
Lot 1 – Malir, February	Meal	10,000
Lot 1 – Malir, March Meal 10,000
Lot 2 – Keamari, January	Meal	5,000
Lot 2 – Keamari, February	Meal	10,000
Lot 2 – Keamari, March	Meal	10,000

اردو میں تفصیلات

ادارہ: SIF
مقام: Malir and Keamari districts of Karachi
درخواست کا طریقہ: اشتہار کے مطابق
آخری تاریخ: 27 نومبر 2026

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Questions about Tender for providing full-service catering and meal preparation

What is the last date to apply for the tender? +

The last date to apply is 27 November 2026.

Who can apply for the tender? +

Qualified and experienced catering companies can submit proposals.

How do I apply for the tender? +

Apply as described in the original advertisement before the last date.

What is the last date to apply for SIF jobs? +

The last date to apply is 27 November 2026.

Where are these jobs located? +

The posts are in Malir and Keamari districts of Karachi.

How can I apply? +

There is no online application. Apply as described in the original advertisement before 27 November 2026.

Which documents are required for Tender for providing full-service catering and meal? +

Keep these ready: : Legally registered company or business in Pakistan: Registration certificate or applicable legal registration documents, : Valid tax registration: NTN certificate and applicable tax registration, : Valid food business licenses: Valid Sindh Food Authority license or applicable approval for the proposed facility, : Minimum three years of relevant catering experience: Company profile and evidence of previous catering contracts, : Demonstrated experience in institutional or large-scale catering: Previous contracts, completion certificates or client references, : Capacity to produce at least 5,000 meals per day for the awarded lot: Facility information, production capacity statement and supporting evidence, : Ability to scale up to 10,000 meals per day for the awarded lot: Production capacity plan and evidence of resources, : Suitable catering facility: Facility address, photographs, layout and inspection access and the others listed on this page.

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