Catering Services and Interior Fit-Out Works at IBA Karachi Main Campus

The Institute of Business Administration Karachi invites electronic bids on the E-PADS platform from active taxpayers of manufacture, firms, companies, or suppliers registered with SPPRA E-PADS and relevant tax authorities for two tenders at the IBA Main Campus in Karachi. Items being procured: - Catering Services for Convocation 2026 - Interior Fit-Out Works for QSA Office at IBA Main Campus The catering services tender involves providing comprehensive catering for the convocation event scheduled between October 29, 2026, and November 13, 2026, including a mandatory site visit on November 10, 2026. The interior fit-out works include detailed interior finishing and furnishing for the QSA office at the main campus, with a mandatory site visit on November 12, 2026. Bidders must be registered with SPPRA E-PADS and comply with all tax regulations. Earnest Money in the form of a Pay Order or Demand Draft is required with the bid submission. Technical and financial bids will be submitted electronically via the E-PADS portal and must be delivered to the specified address before the opening dates. The opening of bids will be conducted in the presence of bidders or their representatives. Key dates include issuance starting October 29, 2026, with closing and opening dates on November 13 and November 18, 2026, respectively. Bidders are advised to carefully review the tender documents available at the Head of Procurement office at IBA Karachi and ensure timely submission. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure their E-PADS registration is active and all supporting documents are uploaded correctly to avoid disqualification. Early preparation for the mandatory site visits will also help in understanding the scope and requirements thoroughly.