Re-Auction of Canteen Contract for 2026-27 at THQ Hospital Choa Saidan Shah

THQ Hospital Choa Saidan Shah invites electronic bids through the e-Procurement system for the re-auction of its canteen contract for 2026-27. Registered contractors wishing to operate the hospital canteen may participate under the prescribed auction conditions. The minimum bidding amount, or reserve price, is Rs. 350,500.

The auction is scheduled for 24 November 2026, with bidding starting at 10:30 a.m. Participants must observe the scheduled time. Each bidder may have only one representative participate in the auction. Government officers, their children and relatives are not permitted to take part.

Participation and the submission of auction documents must take place through the online e-Procurement system. Bidders must follow the applicable Punjab procurement procedures and the hospital's canteen auction conditions. The participating bidders must be present when their bids are considered; the first, second and third highest bidders are required to remain available during the proceedings.

Earnest money is 5 percent of the reserve price, amounting to Rs. 17,525. It must be deposited in the office of the Medical Superintendent at least ten minutes before the auction. The original deposit receipt must be presented at the required time. Failure to meet the earnest-money requirement will result in rejection of the bid.

Bids are exclusive of applicable taxes. The successful bidder must comply with the financial and contractual conditions governing the canteen. Failure to complete the required contractual arrangements will result in forfeiture of the deposited security. Bidders should ensure that they can fulfil the operating obligations before participating.

The contractor must keep the canteen operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If the hospital is outsourced, the contractor must vacate the canteen on one month's notice. Punctuality is mandatory, and excuses for failing to attend at the required time will not be accepted.

If the auction cannot be held on the scheduled day for any reason, a fresh auction date will be announced. The responsible office is the Medical Superintendent, THQ Hospital Choa Saidan Shah.