Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The Institute of Business Administration, Karachi invites quotations for the supply of LED panel lights under RFQ-004044. The procurement involves 88 units of SMD LED panel lights (2x2 format, 38W, Cool White ceiling-mounted, Philips brand or equivalent) with standard OEM warranty. The total quantity comprises 24 units in the first line item and 64 units in the second, all to be delivered to the Stores at IBA Main Campus, University Road, Karachi, Sindh. Quotations must be submitted by 21 September 2026 at 12:00 AM. The scope is a straightforward supply order with delivery to a single campus location.
Bidders must meet standard commercial eligibility criteria. If submitting as a distributor or dealer, documentary evidence of authorization from the manufacturer (Philips or equivalent brand representative) must be attached to the quotation. Payment will be made through crossed cheque upon receipt of invoice and delivery of goods. General Sales Tax applies to applicable items, and all government taxes including income tax and stamp duty (0.35% of total purchase order value) will be charged at actual rates as per applicable SRO. Advance payment is subject to Bank Guarantee. Material is subject to final inspection at delivery, and a liquidity damage clause of 2% per month applies to delayed deliveries.
Quotations should be submitted to the Purchase Department, IBA Main Campus, University Road, Karachi, contact telephone 021-38104700 extension 2153. Invoice and bill documentation must be submitted to the Purchase Department. IBA reserves the right to accept or reject any quotation, to issue purchase orders to different lowest responsive bidders for individual items, and to modify quantities or specifications without assigning reasons. Rates quoted are final and no subsequent changes are permitted.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
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This is a straightforward supply tender for 88 LED panel lights destined for a single institutional buyer.
The specification is tightly defined (Philips 2x2 38W Cool White ceiling panels only, or equivalent), suggesting the buyer has no flexibility on product quality or brand substitution. Distributors must provide authorization documents. The tight 4-day submission window and institutional nature of the buyer indicate a routine recurring procurement. No bid security amount is stated, which is unusual for institutional tenders and may suggest a lower-value order. Payment terms are post-delivery via cheque, and strict penalties apply for late delivery.
Who can bid: The notice does not specify formal registration or licensing requirements. Bidders must be authorized distributors or dealers of the specified product, with supporting documents required. Typically for institutional supply contracts in Pakistan, bidders must hold valid NTN registration and comply with GST requirements. Sole proprietors and registered companies are generally eligible.