Procurement of High Altitude Items, 603 Air Items and Flying Clothing for FY 2025-26

This tender invites bids for the procurement of high altitude items, 603 air items, and flying clothing for the financial year 2025-26 in Rawalpindi under the Central Ordnance Depot Rawalpindi. The category primarily covers textiles, uniforms, and clothing essential for air force and related operations. The scope includes supply of specialized flying clothing such as coveralls, jackets, gloves, boots, thermal sets, neck protectors, hoods, and watches, along with various air maintenance items like masking tape, cotton thread, rubber retainers, and nylon tapes. These items must meet strict technical specifications and samples must be submitted for approval. The procurement is based in Rawalpindi Cantonment, with delivery also expected at Quetta and Nowshera, reflecting logistical and engineering challenges in ensuring timely and compliant supply across multiple locations. Bidders must be registered with the Directorate General Defense Purchase or relevant military procurement authorities and must be on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). PEC registration is required, and bidders should ensure compliance with all tax and regulatory requirements for the 2025-26 financial year. Tender security of 5% of the estimated bid value is mandatory, and performance security of 10% will be required upon award. The tender follows the PPRA regulations with a single stage, two envelope process. The submission deadline is on the 27th of January 2026 at 10:30 AM, with bid opening scheduled at 11:00 AM the same day in the Conference Room of Central Ordnance Depot Rawalpindi, Fort Road, Rawalpindi Cantonment. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked as Technical Proposal, Financial Proposal, and Vendor Profile/Qualification Documents, each in separate envelopes and then enclosed in an outer envelope. Pro-Tip: Make sure to provide all required samples and technical data sheets at the time of bid submission, as failure to do so will result in technical rejection. Also, carefully check the tender documents for specific stamp duty and bid security requirements to avoid disqualification.