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Description / Scope of Work
The Institute of Business Administration, Karachi invites quotations for the supply of sound system equipment and accessories under RFQ-003961. The procurement includes eight line items: sound mixers with built-in USB (K-Max 802d or equivalent), speakers with dust covers (JBL 715X or equivalent), tripod stands, cordless microphones, hard rexine bags for accessories, additional speaker pairs, and powered amplifiers (Yamaha AS-7000S or equivalent). Delivery is required to the Stores at IBA Main Campus, University Road, Karachi, Sindh. The total scope encompasses audio equipment suitable for institutional events and presentations, with quantities ranging from one to eight units per item. Submission of quotations must be completed by 20 August 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Quotations must be submitted by the specified deadline and date. IBA reserves the right to accept or reject any quotation without assigning reasons, and may issue purchase orders to different lowest responsive bidders for individual items or consolidate awards. General Sales Tax applies to applicable items only. Government taxes, levies and charges will be assessed as per applicable SRO rates. Stamp duty of 0.35 percent will be levied on the total value of the purchase order. Payment will be made through crossed cheque following invoice receipt and delivery of items.
Bid documents and specifications are available from the Purchase Department, IBA Main Campus, University Road, Karachi. Interested bidders should contact the department by telephone at 021-38104700 extension 2154 for clarification or to obtain detailed specifications. Material inspection will be conducted at the time of delivery, and any items not conforming to specifications or delivered late may result in order cancellation. A liquidity damage charge of 2 percent per month will be imposed for delayed deliveries. Samples are required for quality approval on certain items including tripod stands and rexine bags.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
IBA Karachi is procuring a mixed sound system package: eight sound mixers, paired with speakers, amplifiers, microphones, tripods and storage bags.
Order quantities are modest (1–8 units per item type), suggesting institutional rather than commercial scale. Notable requirements include sample submission for quality pre-approval on tripods and bags; this signals stricter quality control than typical RFQs. The 2-day submission window (issued 18 Aug, closes 20 Aug 2026) is very tight, implying urgent need. No bid security or earnest money is mentioned, lowering entry barriers. Equivalent brands are accepted, offering flexibility in sourcing.
Who can bid: The notice does not explicitly state vendor eligibility or registration requirements. Typically, suppliers to government and semi-autonomous institutions in Pakistan require NTN (tax registration) and SECP/EOBI compliance; vendors should confirm eligibility with the Purchase Department before bidding. No specific licensing category is mentioned for this procurement.