Supply and Installation of Student School Bags with Sukkur IBA Logo

This tender invites bids for the supply and installation of student school bags branded with the Sukkur IBA University logo in Sukkur, Sindh. The procurement is managed by Sukkur IBA University under the Furniture & Furnishings category, focusing on quality school bags suitable for students. The bags must be original Camel Mountain or Swiss Gear or equivalent, full size 22 inches, with samples required for approval before bidding. Delivery is expected within three to four days after contract signing, ensuring timely availability for the academic year. The scope includes supplying bags that meet the technical specifications and quality standards set by the university. Bidders must provide samples for approval, and only those with approved samples will be eligible. The procurement process follows the Sindh Public Procurement Rules 2010 (amended), requiring compliance with income tax, GST registration, and affidavit of non-blacklisting. The contract includes a standard warranty with free parts and labor from the date of installation or acceptance. Bidders should ensure they meet the PEC category requirements and maintain a valid FBR/ATL status for the fiscal year 2025-26. The bid security is 2% of the estimated cost, and bids must remain valid for 90 days. The university requires a performance security of 2% of the contract price, which may be retained from the bid security. All government taxes and stamp duties must be paid as per Sindh government rules. The submission deadline is **2024-06-30 23:59:59**, with bids to be submitted electronically through EPADS only. The technical and financial bids will be opened electronically on the same day. The physical address for correspondence is Sukkur IBA University, Nisar Ahmed Siddiqui Road, Sukkur. Pro-Tip: Make sure to submit the original bid security pay order in favor of Sukkur IBA University on or before the closing date, as manual bids are not accepted. Also, carefully check the sample approval process since rejection of samples can lead to disqualification. Ensure all pages of the bidding documents are signed and stamped to avoid rejection.