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Description / Scope of Work
The Institute of Business Administration, Karachi invites quotations for solar panel cleaning services across three elevated solar photovoltaic systems located at IBA Main Campus, University Road, Karachi, Sindh. The scope covers routine cleaning of a 826kW solar system (10 services), a 267kW solar system (10 services), and a 152kW solar system (10 services), with cleaning to be performed every 15 days or as directed by the Engineer in Charge. This is a service-based procurement requiring specialized knowledge of elevated solar installations and safety protocols on commercial rooftop structures. The total service value encompasses thirty cleaning cycles across the three systems with Sales and Service Tax applicable to services rendered.
Bidders must conduct a mandatory site visit to IBA Main Campus on Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 12:00 pm to inspect the solar installations and understand the scope before submitting quotations. Quotations must be submitted by 18 September 2026 at 5:00 pm. Bidders should be experienced service providers capable of working safely at height and maintaining solar panel efficiency through professional cleaning techniques. Government taxes, levies and charges will be applied as per applicable statutory rates, with stamp duty of 0.35% levied on the total purchase order value.
Quotation documents should be submitted to the Purchase Department, IBA Main Campus, University Road, Karachi (telephone: 02138104700, extension 2154). Payment will be made via crossed cheque following delivery of services and submission of invoices. Liquidated damages of 2% per month on actual cost will be imposed for delayed delivery. IBA reserves the right to accept or reject any quotation and to award contracts for individual items to different bidders or all items to a single responsive bidder at its discretion.
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IBA seeks ten cleaning cycles each for three solar systems (826kW, 267kW, 152kW) at their Karachi campus—a total of 30 service events.
This is a recurring short-term contract running approximately 450 days (15-day intervals). The mandatory site visit on 17 September is a hard requirement; bidders unable to attend cannot submit. Tight 18-hour submission window after site visit leaves minimal prep time. Pricing competition likely intense given multiple systems; rates are fixed once submitted with no variation allowed. Payment post-delivery via cheque; advance payment requires bank guarantee. Key risk: 2% monthly penalty on delays.
Who can bid: The notice does not state specific registration or licensing requirements. Bidders are typically required to hold valid NTN (National Tax Number) and be registered with SECP or relevant provincial authority if operating as a company; sole proprietors typically need NTN and basic business registration. Valid worker safety certifications and insurance for working at heights are standard prerequisites for this class of service but are not explicitly mentioned in the RFQ.