Supply of Stationary Sets for IBA Community Colleges & Schools Sukkur

This tender invites bids for the supply of stationary sets for students enrolled at various IBA Community Colleges and Schools across Sindh, including Sukkur, Khairpur, Naushero Feroze, Jacobabad, Dadu, Larkana, Ubauro, Ghotki, and Shikarpur. The procurement is managed by the Sukkur IBA University and falls under the Stationery & Printing category. The scope includes providing complete stationary sets tailored for different academic batches, with detailed item lists such as ink pots, fountain pens, geometry boxes, pencils, erasers, sharpeners, scales, glue, and other essential stationery items. The total estimated cost is PKR 2,196,900, with a bid security amounting to PKR 43,938. The delivery locations span nine IBA Community Colleges and Schools, requiring careful coordination to ensure timely and accurate distribution. The procurement process is conducted through the EPADS electronic bidding system, emphasizing transparency and efficiency. Bidders must submit their bids electronically, accompanied by the original bid security pay order sent physically before the closing date. The tender demands strict adherence to quality standards, with sample approval mandatory before eligibility. The items must meet the specifications outlined in the bidding documents, and the supplier is responsible for warranty and after-sales service. Bidders should ensure compliance with PEC categories and maintain valid FBR/ATL status for the fiscal year 2025-26. The tender requires a minimum of three years of relevant experience and a turnover at least twice the estimated cost. Affidavits confirming non-blacklisting and other eligibility criteria must be submitted. The bid validity period is 90 days, and the contract includes performance security equal to 2% of the contract price. Payment will be made upon 100% delivery and issuance of an inspection certificate by the indenting department. The submission deadline is set for 23:59:59 on the closing date, with bid opening conducted electronically via EPADS. Physical delivery of the bid security pay order must be completed before this deadline at the Sukkur IBA University main campus located on Nisar Ahmed Siddiqui Road, Sukkur. All bids must be complete, signed, and stamped by authorized personnel. Incomplete or conditional bids, or those lacking required earnest money, will be rejected. Pro-Tip: Make sure to double-check the sample approval process and ensure your bid security pay order reaches the university on time. Missing the physical submission of the bid security is a common pitfall that leads to disqualification despite electronic bid submission through EPADS.