Indigenous Development of Electronic Time Fuze and Time Setters

The Directorate General Research and Development Establishment (DGRDE) Rawalpindi is procuring indigenous development of Electronic Time Fuze including 20 Electronic Time Fuzes and 2 Time Setters. This procurement aims to capitalize on in-country resources and materials, encouraging maximum indigenous manufacturing with limited import only if absolutely necessary. The project involves detailed technical specifications and requires firms with in-house manufacturing capabilities relevant to the project scope. Bidders must be registered with Income Tax and Sales Tax departments and appear on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) of FBR. Preference is given to firms registered with DGRDE or DGDP, though unregistered firms may participate but must register if selected as the most advantageous bidder. The tender requires submission of a detailed cost breakdown including OEM registration numbers, and firms must provide satisfactory records of national or armed forces level projects in the same category. Earnest money or bid security is mandatory, with rates varying based on firm pre-qualification status. The bidding process follows a two-stage two-envelope procedure with the first stage technical bids due by 10:30 AM on 2 June 2026 at DGRDE Rawalpindi. The venue for submission, bid opening, and evaluation is the Directorate General Research and Development Establishment, Abid Majeed Road, Rawalpindi. Bidders are advised to carefully review all tender documents and schedules, as omissions or misinterpretations will not be grounds for bid reconsideration. A tender conference is scheduled for 25 May 2026 at DGRDE. One practical tip for bidders is to ensure all required documents, including proof of registration and cost breakdowns, are complete and attached to avoid disqualification. Strict adherence to bid security requirements and timely submission will enhance chances of success in this competitive procurement.