Hiring of Shovel, Suzuki Pick Up and Excavator Machine

The Military Lands and Cantonments Department Chaklala Cantonment Board, located on Murree Road Saddar, Rawalpindi, is inviting bids for the hiring of machinery including Shovel Large 385 for two days, Suzuki Pick Up for two days, and an Excavator Machine Large for Transfer Station Rahim Abad also for two days. This procurement is specifically for the Chaklala Cantonment Board under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defense. The estimated cost for this hiring contract is **PKR 2.95 Million**. The technical scope involves the provision of heavy machinery and vehicles for a short duration of two days each. The shovel and excavator are required for earthmoving and transfer station operations, while the Suzuki Pick Up is needed for transportation purposes. Bidders must be registered firms, manufacturers, sole distributors, or contractors with valid registration with the Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments and must be active taxpayers on the Federal Board of Revenue list. Bidding documents are available exclusively on the PPRA E-PADS portal, and no hard copies will be issued. Bidders must submit their bids online by **8th May 2026 at 1330 hours**. Earnest Money in the form of 2% Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) is mandatory and must be submitted three days before the bid opening. The original CDR must be issued from a scheduled bank and clearly mention the firm's name. Bids will be opened on the same day at 1400 hours in the presence of bidders or their authorized representatives. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure that all pages of the bid documents are duly signed and stamped before uploading in PDF format on the E-PADS portal. This will avoid disqualification due to incomplete documentation. Also, timely submission of the original CDR is crucial to avoid rejection. This tender offers a good opportunity for firms with relevant machinery and experience to participate in a government contract in Rawalpindi.