Development of Turret Race for Heavy Industries Taxila ARDIC

The Heavy Industries Taxila Advance Research Development and Innovation Center (ARDIC) in Taxila Cantt is procuring the development of a Turret Race. This tender invites reputed firms possessing NTN certificates to submit sealed bids for the complete development of the Turret Race, a critical component in defense manufacturing. The scope includes detailed design study and development based on 47 listed items available at ARDIC's Design Section. The delivery period is 12 months after signing the contract. Bidders must comply with strict eligibility criteria including valid NTN, Sales Tax registration, and audited financial statements for the last three financial years. Firms must also provide a detailed list of past contracts and experience with government or semi-government organizations. A postal order of Rs 2,000/- is required with the technical bid as earnest money. The bid security must be 2% of the quoted value, capped at Rs 0.5 million, submitted as CDR, Bank Draft, or Pay Order in favor of Managing Director ARDIC. The tender follows the Single Stage Two Envelope Method with separate technical and financial proposals. Technical bids will be opened first and only technically qualified firms will have their financial bids opened. Bids must be submitted by 10:30 AM on 21 May 2026 at the ARDIC Gate Tender Box, with opening at 11:00 AM the same day. Late submissions will not be entertained. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all mandatory documents, including the non-blacklisting affidavit and power of attorney for authorized representatives, are complete and properly attested. Missing or incomplete documentation is a common cause of disqualification. Early collection of tender documents and clarifications from ARDIC is advised to avoid last-minute issues. This tender offers a significant opportunity for firms with relevant PEC categories and proven experience in defense-related manufacturing to engage with a prestigious government entity. Strict adherence to PPRA and MoDP rules is mandatory throughout the bidding and contract execution phases.