Provide and Supply Gym Equipment for IBA Karachi

This tender invites bids for the provision and supply of gym equipment at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi, under the Furniture & Furnishings and Medical & Surgical Supplies categories. The procurement is managed by the Institute of Business Administration, Karachi, and targets suppliers registered with relevant tax authorities and SPPRA EPADS. The gym equipment includes heavy-duty steel framed benches, Olympic bars, cable machines, dumbbells, kettlebells, and other fitness apparatus designed for commercial use, ensuring durability and safety for users. The scope covers delivery to IBA's Main Campus in Karachi, with a site visit scheduled to inspect the gym facilities. The equipment specifications emphasize robust materials such as Q235A steel, powder-coated finishes, and ergonomic designs to meet high standards. Suppliers must ensure compliance with technical data sheets and provide OEM warranties. The procurement process requires submission of a bid security of 2% of the total bid value and adherence to strict timelines. Bidders should be registered with PEC and maintain active FBR/ATL status for the fiscal year 2025-26. The tender demands submission of all supporting documents on the SPPRA EPADS portal, with original bid security and signed documents delivered physically before bid opening. The contract includes a 5% performance security and a 0.35% stamp duty on the purchase order value. Delays in delivery will incur liquidity damages at 2% per month. The submission deadline is set for April 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM, with bid opening at 3:30 PM on the same day at IBA Main Campus, University Enclave, Karachi. Bidders must upload their bids online and deliver original documents physically. The procurement office is reachable via Executive Procurement at 38104700 ext 2155. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid security is in the form of a Pay Order or Demand Draft in favor of 'IBA Karachi' and double-check the tender documents for the required stamp duty and performance security details to avoid disqualification. Also, attend the site visit on March 26, 2026, to verify equipment specifications and quality requirements.