Installation and Maintenance of Production Counting System for Beverages Sector

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) invites eligible vendors to submit bids for the installation and maintenance of a production counting system across the Beverages sector in Pakistan, including PET, CANS, RGB, Bottled Water, Packaged Juices, and Packaged Milk. This procurement is specific to the deployment of an integrated barcode scanning and counting solution that includes hardware and software components such as industrial barcode scanners, sensors, industrial PCs, PLCs, and cloud-based data management systems. The system must provide real-time, accurate production counts with a minimum accuracy of 95%, preferably 99%, and support SKU management through a user-friendly interface. Items being procured: - Industrial laser barcode scanners - Object detection sensors (laser, photoelectric) - Video cameras with live streaming and storage - Electrical cabinets compliant with industry standards - Workstations with peripherals (mouse, keyboard, screen) - Industrial PCs and PLCs - Power supply units and industrial Ethernet switches - Networking and power cabling, industrial-grade POE switches - Software for data ingestion, processing, storage, visualization, and alert management The technical scope includes installation at all beverage manufacturing facilities nationwide, integration with FBR systems, and provision of backup internet connectivity. The system must handle high-speed production lines exceeding 40,000 bottles per hour and support all barcode types and packaging variants. Vendors must provide detailed project plans covering installation, maintenance, disaster recovery, training, and warranty services. Eligibility requires at least 5 years of experience in similar deployments, FBR/ATL registration, and compliance with all technical and security certifications. The bid must include a bid security of PKR 1,000,000 and performance guarantee of PKR 5,000,000. Key dates include a pre-bid meeting on 2026-08-05 at 11:00 AM in FBR House Islamabad and bid submission deadline on 2026-08-20 at 11:00 AM. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes to Room 510, 5th Floor, FBR House, Constitution Avenue, G-5, Islamabad. The technical evaluation requires a minimum score of 70% and successful proof of concept testing. The procurement follows PPRA Single Stage – One Envelope Bidding Procedure. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your proposal includes a comprehensive project plan with clear timelines, escalation protocols, and disaster recovery measures. Demonstrating readiness for nationwide deployment and local support infrastructure will strengthen your bid. Also, prepare for the proof of concept test by validating your system's accuracy and uptime under real production conditions. This tender offers a significant opportunity to authorized vendors to contribute to Pakistan's tax digitalization efforts by deploying cutting-edge production counting technology in the beverage manufacturing sector.