Painting of Light Mast at Cricket Ground Karachi

The Institute of Business Administration, Karachi (IBA) is procuring painting services for the light mast at its Cricket Ground located at the IBA Main Campus, University Enclave, Karachi. This tender specifically covers the repainting of four hexagonal lighting poles, each 30 meters high, using Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWP) or scaffolding arrangements. The scope includes surface preparation, rust removal, application of primer, epoxy filling, and epoxy paint from approved manufacturers such as Jotun, Kansai, or Master. Additionally, electrical fixtures will be dismantled and reinstalled carefully to avoid damage. Eligible bidders must have at least three years of relevant experience with an average annual turnover of PKR 3 million, valid FBR and/or SRB registration, and NTN certificates. The tender requires submission of a technical bid including working methodology, PPE certificates, paint data sheets, and risk assessments. Earnest Money in the form of 2% bid security via Pay Order or Demand Draft in favor of IBA Karachi is mandatory. The contract duration is 30 days from the issuance of the work order with a 5% performance security required before signing the contract. The tender documents are available from April 14 to April 29, 2026, at the Office of Head of Procurement, Fauji Foundation Building, IBA Main Campus, Karachi, between 9 AM and 3 PM. Bidders must submit their bids electronically via SPPRA EPADS and deliver the original bid security and signed documents to the same office before 3 PM on April 29, 2026. The bid opening will occur the same day at 3:30 PM. A site visit is scheduled for April 24, 2026, at 11 AM to understand the job scope. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure meticulous completion of the Tender Form and attach all required supporting documents to avoid disqualification. Also, bidders should verify that their EPADS submission matches the manually submitted documents, as the electronic submission will be considered final for evaluation.