Dismantling Removing Fixing MS Pipe Sheet Sand Blasting Epoxy Painting Primer Coat Works Aman Tower Cooling Towers

The Institute of Business Administration Karachi is procuring specialized works for the Aman Tower Cooling Towers located at its Main Campus in Karachi. This tender involves dismantling, removing, fixing MS pipe and sheet, sand blasting, and epoxy painting with primer coat. The department responsible is the Institute of Business Administration Karachi, a prestigious academic institution known for its high standards. Items being procured: - Dismantling of railing of ladder and steps with landing platform (1 job) - Fabrication of new railing at site with GI pipe complete in all respects - Painting of structure on right side of platform with second coat of high build epoxy primer up to 130 microns and third coat up to 250 microns - Final painting of high build epoxy primer up to 130 microns and third coat up to 250 microns - Refurbishment of MS structure including vertical supports, horizontal platform with grating and pipes at left hand side including sand blasting as per Sa 2.5 profile and painting with first coat epoxy primer up to 30 microns - Refurbishment of MS structure including vertical supports, horizontal platform with grating and pipes at right side including sand blasting as per Sa 2.5 profile and painting with first coat epoxy primer up to 30 microns - Refurbishment of MS structure including vertical supports, horizontal platform with grating and pipes at back end of chiller including sand blasting as per Sa 2.5 profile and painting with first coat epoxy primer up to 30 microns - Painting of ladder with platform and railing with first coat epoxy primer up to 30 microns, second coat high build epoxy primer up to 130 microns and third coat up to 250 microns The technical scope includes site preparation, protection of nearby equipment, abrasive sand blasting to near white metal finish Sa 2.5, application of Jotun/Nippon/Master brand epoxy primers and paints, and final inspection with quality control instruments. The work must comply with ISO and SSPC standards for surface preparation and coating. Safety measures including PPE and permit to work are mandatory. The site is at IBA Karachi, and the work must be completed within 45 days from the work order issuance. Eligibility requires at least 3 years relevant experience, minimum average turnover of PKR 4 million over last 3 years, valid FBR and SRB sales tax registration, NTN certificates, and no blacklisting. The mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 13, 2026 at 12 noon at IBA City Campus. Bids must be submitted electronically via SPPRA EPADS system by August 19, 2026 at 2:30 PM, with original bid security delivered to the Head of Procurement office at IBA Karachi before bid opening at 3:00 PM the same day. Earnest Money of 2% of estimated cost is required, and successful bidders must provide 5% performance security. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all documents are meticulously completed and signed, and to attend the mandatory site visit to fully understand the scope and site conditions, which will help in preparing a competitive and compliant bid.