Supply and Installation of Freezing Chamber for Metal Conditioning at POF Wah Cantt

This tender invites qualified suppliers to provide a state-of-the-art freezing chamber for conditioning metal products at Pakistan Ordnance Factories, Wah Cantt. The department requires a chamber capable of maintaining variable temperatures down to -54°C, designed specifically for steel conditioning. The scope includes supply, installation, commissioning, and trial run of the chamber at the POF site in Wah Cantt, Punjab, Pakistan, under strict technical and quality standards. The freezing chamber must meet detailed specifications including a 3x3x4 meter insulated stainless steel chamber with digital temperature control and paperless graphic recording. The condenser will be installed outside the building, and the system must be equipped with advanced safety features such as phase failure relays and pressure cutouts. The chamber will operate in ambient temperatures ranging from 0°C to 45°C with 100% humidity, near sea level. Installation and commissioning will be the supplier's responsibility, including training POF officials for five working days. Pre-shipment inspection and final acceptance tests will be conducted to ensure compliance. Bidders must be registered, on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) of FBR, and hold valid PEC categories as applicable. The tender requires submission of bid security and performance bonds as per POF regulations. Suppliers should provide detailed technical and commercial offers separately, including OEM authorization and compliance sheets. The tender emphasizes adherence to FBR tax regulations and professional tax clearance certificates for local bidders. The submission deadline is set for 27-04-2026 at 12:30 PM, with bids to be delivered in sealed envelopes to the Bid Centre adjacent to the Reception Hall, POF Wah Cantt. Tender opening will be public, and late submissions will not be entertained. The physical address for submission is clearly stated, and bidders are advised to bring original CNIC and authorization letters if attending the opening. Pro-Tip: Ensure your technical offer includes a detailed compliance sheet matching POF specifications point-by-point, and verify your bid security instrument meets the exact percentage and ceiling limits to avoid disqualification. Also, confirm your firm's ATL status and professional tax clearance to prevent payment delays.