Indigenous Development of Mine Delivery System Training Simulator and Spares

The Directorate General Research and Development Establishment (DGRDE) Rawalpindi is procuring an indigenous development project for a Mine Delivery System (MDS) Training Simulator along with necessary spares. This procurement aims to capitalize on in-country resources and manufacturing capabilities, encouraging maximum use of indigenous materials while allowing imports only if absolutely necessary. The project involves detailed technical specifications and requires firms with in-house manufacturing capacity 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 subject to registration upon qualification. Experience in national or armed forces level projects in the same category is mandatory. The bidding process follows a two-stage two-envelope procedure as per PPRA rules, with earnest money requirements varying by firm pre-qualification status. The bid security must be submitted as a bank draft payable to DGRDE Rawalpindi. The deadline for submission of the first stage technical bids is 25 May 2026 at 11:00 AM, with opening at 11:30 AM on the same day. The venue for submission and opening is the Directorate General Research and Development Establishment, Abid Majeed Road, Rawalpindi. A tender conference is scheduled for 13 May 2026 at DGRDE. Bidders are advised to carefully review all tender documents, including instructions and technical schedules, and ensure all required documents such as cost breakdowns and registration certificates are included. A practical tip for bidders is to provide a detailed itemized cost breakdown and ensure compliance with all technical and financial submission requirements to avoid disqualification. This tender represents a significant opportunity for qualified Pakistani firms to contribute to defense-related indigenous development with a clear emphasis on local content and compliance with government procurement regulations.