Freight Services for Transportation of Exhibition Store for Heavy Industries Taxila

This tender invites bids for freight services to transport the exhibition store of Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) from Taxila Cantonment to the IQDEX-2026 event in Baghdad, Iraq, and back. The department requires reliable transportation capable of handling approximately 1,000 kilograms of defense-related materials packed in plastic boxes of various sizes. The scope includes careful handling, timely delivery, and return logistics, ensuring the consignment's safety throughout the journey. The work involves managing the logistics of sensitive defense exhibition materials, requiring firms with proven experience in freight services and government contracts. The site location in Taxila Cantonment demands compliance with security protocols and coordination with HIT's Commercial Directorate. Bidders must be prepared to meet the technical and operational challenges of international freight, including customs clearance and secure packaging. Bidders should ensure they hold valid NTN certificates and meet all registration requirements with HIT and relevant tax authorities. The tender advises firms to maintain a good FBR ATL status and be prepared to submit audited financial reports for the last three financial years. Compliance with the 2025-26 fiscal year regulations and submission of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) as bid security are mandatory. Firms must also provide a judicial certificate confirming they are not blacklisted or defaulters. The submission deadline is set for 03 March 2026 at 10:30 hours, with bid opening scheduled for 11:00 hours the same day. Tender documents can be collected from the Commercial Directorate, HIT Taxila Cantt, or downloaded from the official website. Bidders must submit sealed tenders along with all required documents at the specified address before the deadline. Pro-Tip: Make sure to carefully review the checklist in Section C of the bidding documents and verify the Earnest Money requirements. Missing the judicial certificate or incorrect bid security format often leads to disqualification, so double-check these details before submission.