Development of 2 Test Benches for Commander Sight Maintenance at Heavy Industries Taxila

This tender invites bids for the development of two test benches specifically designed for commander sight maintenance at Heavy Industries Taxila, Advance System Rebuild Factory in Taxila Cantt. The procurement falls under Electronics & Appliances and IT Software & Licenses categories, reflecting the technical and software-intensive nature of the project. The scope involves the design, development, and delivery of test benches for the TK AK and AK-I commander sight systems. The work requires firms to provide detailed technical documentation, including technical manuals, drawings, acceptance test procedures, and software/firmware components. The site location at Taxila Cantt demands adherence to stringent quality and technical standards, with emphasis on indigenous development and compliance with military-grade specifications. The engineering challenges include ensuring fire hazard safety with Teflon wiring, use of certified Mil-grade connectors, and conformal coating of cards to guarantee durability and reliability. Bidders must comply with PEC category requirements and maintain active taxpayer status on the FBR Active Taxpayer List (ATL) for the fiscal year 2025-26. The tender mandates submission of bid security in the form of Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) and a valid postal order of Rs. 2,000. Firms should be registered, not blacklisted, and must provide a 5% performance bank guarantee valid for 24 months post-delivery. The evaluation will be based on a Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method with 40% weightage on technical parameters and 60% on financial aspects. The submission deadline is set for 15 January 2026 at 11:00 AM, with the technical bid opening scheduled at 11:30 AM the same day. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes to the Advance System Rebuild Factory, Heavy Industries Taxila, Taxila Cantt. Late submissions will not be entertained as per PPRA Rule no. 28. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid includes all required documents, especially the bid security in the correct format and the postal order, as missing these often leads to disqualification. Also, carefully review the technical specifications and provide complete Technical Data Packages (TDPs) to strengthen your technical evaluation score.