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Description / Scope of Work
The Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi, invites quotations for complete book production services including designing, composing, layout and printing. The project involves the production of 250 copies of a hardbound book titled 'Growth - Public Investment Nexus: Lessons For Pakistan Economy' with a trim size of 7 × 9.5 inches and approximately 244 pages. The scope encompasses full design and layout services, use of Minion Pro font, 113 GSM Matt Paper for colored pages (34 of 244 pages), variable paper stocks for text pages, four-color, two-color and one-color printing as required for text pages, five-color printing for the cover, hardbound binding with 1600 GSM Grey Board and 128 GSM Art Paper cover material, Matt Lamination with Spot UV finishing, and individual plastic bag packing. Delivery is required to the Stores at IBA Main Campus, University Road, Karachi, Sindh Province.
Bidders must submit quotations including color per page rates and single color per page rates. The notice specifies that material is subject to final inspection at delivery, with liquidity damage at two percent per month imposed for delayed delivery. General Sales Tax applies to applicable items. The rate quoted is final with no subsequent changes accepted. Government taxes, levies and charges will be applied as per applicable SRO rates, with Stamp Duty at 0.35 percent for goods against the total value of the purchase order. IBA reserves the right to accept or reject any quotation, to change or reduce quantities, or to issue purchase orders to different bidders for individual items.
Quotations must be submitted to the Purchase Department, IBA Main Campus, University Road, Karachi (telephone 03323760498, Extension 2150) by 25 September 2026 at 11:00 AM. Payment will be made through crossed cheque following receipt of invoice and delivery. Advance payment is subject to bank guarantee. Invoice or bill should be submitted to the Purchase Department.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
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IBA seeks printing of a 244-page hardbound academic book (250 copies) with mixed color specifications—34 colored pages, variable text stocks, and five-color cover printing with spot UV.
The specification is detailed and technical, suggesting professional production standards are expected. Bidders should note the tight three-day quotation window and that the final rate is non-negotiable. This appears to be a one-off academic publication project with specific branding and finishing requirements (Matt Lamination, spot UV, hardbound stitched binding). The inclusion of 'color per page rate' and 'single color per page rate' as separate line items indicates pricing should be granular.
Who can bid: The notice does not explicitly state eligibility criteria or registration requirements. Typically, book printing and design vendors must be registered with the State Bank of Pakistan or SECP and hold a valid NTN. PEC registration is not required for printing services. Vendors should possess proven experience in book production, particularly hardbound academic publications.