Horizontal Hydraulic Bale Press with Electric Motor and Accessories for Cotton Linter

The Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) Wah Cantt is procuring a Horizontal Hydraulic Bale Press along with a complete electric motor and all related accessories specifically designed for 2nd Cut purified cotton linter. This procurement is aimed at enhancing the processing capacity of cotton linter at the POF facility in Wah Cantt, Punjab. The scope includes supply, installation, commissioning, and final acceptance testing of the bale press unit. The technical scope covers a comprehensive supply of mechanical and electrical hardware including the bale press, dust collection system, control panel with instrumentation, cable trays, valves, piping, consumables for installation, and cables. The machine must comply with strict specifications such as stainless steel contact parts, anti-vibration mounting, automatic flow regulation, and IP-55 protection for electrical components. The unit is designed for hazardous dust environments with a capacity of 250 kg/hr and must produce rectangular bales weighing approximately 70 kg each. Installation will be in an existing building with civil foundation works provided by the buyer. Eligible bidders must be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and appear on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL). Firms should have relevant experience and provide a valid PEC category if applicable. The tender requires submission of a technical bid and a financial bid in separate sealed envelopes under the single stage two envelope procedure. Earnest Money in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) is mandatory, with rates depending on registration status. The tender fee is Rs. 500 payable to MD-POF Havelian Cantt. The tender was published on 14-04-2026 and bids must be submitted by 26-05-2026 before 10:30 AM at the Incharge Bid Center adjacent to Rabta Hall, Pakistan Ordnance Factories Wah Cantt. The opening of technical bids will be at 11:00 AM the same day. Bidders are advised to strictly follow the tender specifications and submit all required documents including technical literature, compliance sheets, and declarations. One practical tip is to ensure the technical offer is complete and strictly compliant with specifications to avoid outright rejection during technical evaluation.