Provide Supply and Commissioning of Passive Cabling Work

The Institute of Business Administration, Karachi (IBA) is procuring the Provide, Supply and Commissioning of Passive Cabling Work at its Main Campus in Karachi. This tender invites sealed bids from active taxpayers including manufacturers, firms, companies, distributors, and suppliers registered with relevant tax authorities. The scope includes supply and installation of various cabling components such as Corning Cat 6 UTP cables, modular jacks, fiber optic cables, weatherproof boxes, media converters, switches, racks, ducts, pipes, patch cords, and other accessories as detailed in the Bill of Quantity. The work also involves cable laying, harnessing, splicing, soft and hard digging including road cutting with paver refixing, and construction of manholes as per specifications. Only genuine and original items will be accepted; substandard work or items will be rejected. Eligible bidders must have relevant experience of at least three years, be active taxpayers with NTN and STRN registration, and possess OEM authorization where applicable. Affidavits for non-blacklisting and no litigation are mandatory. The tender fee is Rs. 2,000 and a bid security of 2% of the total bid amount is required in the form of Pay Order or Demand Draft in favor of IBA Karachi. The submission deadline is July 17, 2026, by 3:00 PM on the SPPRA EPADS portal, with original bid security and signed bid documents to be delivered to the IBA Karachi campus before the deadline. A mandatory site survey will be held on July 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the IBA Main Campus. Bids will be opened on July 17, 2026, at 3:30 PM in the presence of bidders' representatives. The contract duration is 30 days from the issuance of the Letter of Intent. Performance security of 5% of the contract value is required. Payment will be made within 30 working days after complete delivery and commissioning. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure meticulous completion of the tender form with all required supporting documents and to attend the mandatory site survey to fully understand the technical requirements. Early preparation of bid security and compliance with submission instructions will enhance chances of successful participation in this competitive tender.