Procurement of General Store Items for Central Ordnance Depot Rawalpindi FY 2025-26

This procurement opportunity is announced by the Central Ordnance Depot Rawalpindi for the supply of general store items covering stationery, medical supplies, and civil works materials for the financial year 2025-26 in Rawalpindi. The department requires a variety of items including rubber foam, threads, nylon tapes, marking chalk, plastic buckles, paint, and other essential materials to support its operational needs. The tender involves the supply of diverse items essential for depot operations, including specialized materials like elastic black tapes, parachute nylon, and various marking and packaging supplies. These items are critical for maintaining the depot's inventory and ensuring smooth logistical and operational functions. The procurement process follows a strict two-envelope system requiring separate technical and financial proposals, emphasizing compliance and quality assurance. Bidders must be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the Directorate General Defense Purchase (DGDP), and must hold valid Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) registration where applicable. The tender requires submission of earnest money equal to 5% of the estimated bid value and a tender fee of PKR 4000 in the form of CDR, pay order, or cross cheque. Compliance with the 2025-26 financial year regulations and active taxpayer status is mandatory. The submission deadline is set for 17 March 2026 at 1030 hours, with bid opening scheduled at 1100 hours on the same day in the Conference Room of the Central Ordnance Depot Rawalpindi, Fort Road. Bidders must deliver sealed envelopes containing technical and financial proposals along with vendor profiles to the depot office before the deadline. Pro-Tip: Ensure to submit samples of each item as specified, since tenders without samples will be rejected on the spot. Also, carefully review the newspaper advertisement for any specific stamp duty or earnest money submission details to avoid disqualification.