Installation and Maintenance of Production Counting System in Packaged Tea Sector

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Islamabad invites bids from eligible vendors registered with PPRA on E-PADS and included in the Active Taxpayer’s List of FBR. This procurement concerns the installation and maintenance of a production counting system specifically designed for the packaged tea sector across Pakistan. The system includes barcode scanning, object detection, and counting sensors, aiming for a minimum accuracy of 95% and preferably 99%, as detailed in the RFP. Items being procured: - Installation and maintenance of production counting system - Barcode scanning equipment - Object detection sensors - Counting sensors The technical scope requires vendors to submit a single sealed bid comprising a technical proposal with indicative pricing per installation point and a detailed price breakdown per component. Vendors meeting the technical evaluation criteria will be required to conduct a Proof of Concept (POC) evaluation. The procurement is governed by PPRA Ordinance 2002 and Public Procurement Rules 2004, ensuring compliance with relevant rules including Rule 4, 15, 21, and 29. Eligible bidders must be registered vendors with PPRA, have valid FBR registration, and be included in the Active Taxpayer’s List. Experience in similar technical deployments and the ability to meet the accuracy requirements are essential. A bid security of PKR 1,000,000 in the form of a Bank Guarantee, Bank Draft, or CDR in favor of FBR is mandatory. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 2026-08-05 at 14:30 in Room 358, 3rd Floor, FBR House, Constitution Avenue, G-5, Islamabad. Bids must be submitted by 02:00 PM on 2026-08-20 to Room 510, 5th Floor, FBR House, Constitution Avenue, G-5, Islamabad. Bids will be opened publicly 30 minutes after the deadline in Room 358. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your technical proposal clearly demonstrates compliance with the minimum accuracy requirements and includes a detailed cost breakdown per installation point. This will be critical for passing the technical evaluation and proceeding to the POC stage.