Installation and Maintenance of Production Counting System in Packaged Tea Sector

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Islamabad invites eligible vendors to submit bids for the installation and maintenance of a production counting system across the Packaged Tea sector in Pakistan. This procurement is specific to authorized vendors who will deploy a barcode scanning and counting solution capable of real-time, accurate production counts for all Packaged Tea manufacturing facilities nationwide. The procurement is under the Single Stage – One Envelope Bidding Procedure with a closing deadline of 20th August 2026 at 02:00 PM in Islamabad. Items being procured: - Industrial laser barcode scanners - Object detection sensors (laser, photoelectric) - Video cameras with live streaming and storage - Industrial PC (IPC) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) - Electrical cabinets compliant with IP66 - Workstations with peripherals (mouse, keyboard, screen) - Power supply units and industrial Ethernet switches - Network Video Recorders (NVR) - Software for SKU management, data ingestion, cleansing, storage, and visualization - Backup internet connectivity solutions The technical scope includes deployment of hardware and software to scan barcodes on all Packaged Tea packaging types (packs, pouches, tins, bottles), count individual units, and transmit data securely to FBR's monitoring systems. The system must maintain 99% uptime, support dynamic SKU detection, and provide an interactive dashboard with filtering and alert management. Vendors must conduct a Proof of Concept (POC) test achieving minimum 95% accuracy and meet detailed technical evaluation criteria. The solution must comply with local standards including PTA approval where applicable. Eligibility requires vendors to be registered with PPRA, Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments, and included in FBR's Active Taxpayer List. Vendors must have at least 5 years' experience deploying similar solutions and provide evidence of ongoing and completed projects. Bids must include a comprehensive project plan, disaster recovery, training, warranty, and technical support details. Key dates include a pre-bid meeting on 5th August 2026 at 02:30 PM in FBR House Islamabad, and bid submission by 20th August 2026 at 02:00 PM. Bids must be submitted in original and two copies plus one soft copy to Room 510, 5th Floor, FBR House, Constitution Avenue, G-5, Islamabad. Earnest Money of PKR 1,000,000 in the form of Bank Guarantee or CDR is mandatory. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your technical proposal clearly details your solution's ability to dynamically detect and validate SKUs across all Packaged Tea packaging types and includes a robust plan for backup internet connectivity to guarantee uninterrupted data transmission. This will be critical in meeting the stringent uptime and accuracy requirements set by FBR. This tender offers a significant opportunity for qualified vendors to partner with FBR in enhancing tax compliance through advanced technology in the Packaged Tea sector. Vendors are encouraged to carefully review the detailed technical specifications and evaluation criteria in the bidding documents to prepare a compliant and competitive bid.