Hiring of Services of Firm for Certification against Standard Aerospace QMS AS9100D at Heavy Industries Taxila

Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) invites sealed bids from eligible manufacturers, authorized dealers, distributors, suppliers, or firms for the hiring of services for certification against the standard Aerospace Quality Management System AS9100D. This procurement is specifically for the Supply Chain Management Directorate at HIT Taxila Cantt, Punjab. The contract involves providing consultancy services for the implementation, training, and compliance of AS9100D:2016 at UASF, HIT. The scope includes gap assessment, quality management system development, aerospace-specific process integration, risk-based thinking documentation, competency development, internal audits, corrective action, management review facilitation, certification readiness, and training for all related tiers to establish a robust, compliant, and internationally recognized Aerospace Quality Management System. Items being procured: - Hiring of Services of Firm for Certification against standard Aerospace QMS AS9100D (Quantity: 01 Nos, Duration: 1 month) The technical scope requires the firm to provide end-to-end consultancy including training and compliance facilitation at HIT Taxila. Bidders must possess valid National Tax Number (NTN), Sales Tax Registration, and meet eligibility criteria as per DPP&I-35 and MoDP rules. Firms must submit audited financial reports for the last three years, bank statements, CNIC copies, trade links with OEMs if applicable, and a judicial certificate confirming no blacklisting. A postal order of Rs 2000/- must be enclosed with the technical bid. The bidding process follows a Single Stage Two Envelope procedure with technical and financial proposals submitted separately. Bid security in the form of CDR, Bank Draft, or Pay Order is mandatory. The bid validity period is 120 days extendable to 180 days. The contract duration is one month after signing. Key dates: Bids must be submitted by 10:30 hours on 17 September 2026 at Gate No 5, Heavy Industries Taxila. Technical bids will be opened at 11:00 hours on the same day at the Supply Chain Management Directorate, HIT Taxila. Late submissions will not be entertained. Eligibility requires firms not to be blacklisted or debarred, with no conflict of interest, and compliance with all mandatory conditions. PEC registration is not explicitly mentioned but firms must meet financial and technical evaluation criteria detailed in the tender documents. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure all required documents including bid security, postal order, and registration certificates are complete and attached as per the checklist. Pay close attention to the technical proposal requirements and submit the financial proposal in a separate sealed envelope to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for firms specializing in aerospace quality management consultancy to engage with a premier defense industry entity in Taxila, Punjab.