Furniture Works at Staff Cafeteria, IBA Main Campus Karachi

This tender invites bids for furniture works at the Staff Cafeteria located within the Institute of Business Administration's Main Campus in Karachi. The department requires customized furniture including tables, sofas, chairs, and woven seating, all crafted with high-quality materials such as laminated MDF boards, solignum treated wood, and terrazzo finishes. The site is situated in a busy academic environment demanding durable and aesthetically pleasing furnishings that meet the institution's standards. The scope covers fabrication and installation of various furniture items as per detailed drawings and specifications. Materials include clear float glass, gypsum and MDF boards, laminate boards, and anti-rust epoxy coatings on metal parts. The works involve precise carpentry, upholstery, and finishing tasks, ensuring compliance with architectural instructions and quality benchmarks. The project timeline is 6 to 8 weeks from the issuance of the work order. Bidders must hold relevant PEC categories and maintain active taxpayer status with FBR and SRB. The tender requires submission of a 2% bid security and successful bidders must provide a 5% performance security. Compliance with the 2025-26 fiscal year regulations and submission of all supporting documents including company profile and tax certificates is mandatory. The submission deadline is set for 3:00 PM on **March 25, 2026**, with bid opening at 3:30 PM the same day at the IBA Main Campus, University Road, Karachi. Bids must be submitted electronically via the SPPRA EPADS system and the original bid security delivered physically before the opening. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid includes the correct Pay Order in favor of IBA Karachi and double-check the tender document for the required stamp duty of 0.35% on the total work order value, a detail often overlooked by bidders.