ISO Certification for Pulp, Puree and Dehydration Plant for Food Safety and Security

The National Logistics Corporation (NLC) Rawalpindi is procuring ISO Certification services for its Pulp, Puree and Dehydration Plant (PP&DP) focused on Food Safety and Security under the FSSC-22000 standard. This tender invites qualified and authorized firms accredited by the Pakistan National Accreditation Council (PNAC) to participate. Items being procured: - ISO Certification for Pulp Plant - ISO Certification for Puree Plant - ISO Certification for Dehydration Plant The scope includes auditing the processes and issuing the required certification for the PP&DP. Firms must have a minimum of 3 years relevant experience and provide details of completed projects. The last 3 years average annual turnover should be Rs 50 Million or above, supported by audited financial reports. Firms must submit a tender fee of Rs 2,000 and a bid security of Rs 50,000 in the form of bank drafts favoring NLC HQ Main Account. The tender follows a single stage two envelope procedure with separate technical and commercial offers. The technical offer must include authorization letters, NTN/STRN copies, non-blacklisting certificates, and a list of major clients. The tender submission deadline is 7 days from the publish date or as specified, with delivery of certification within 60 days after contract award. Tender documents must be submitted to HQ NLC Harding Road near AFIRM Rawalpindi by hand or post, ensuring timely delivery to avoid rejection. Late delivery charges of 1% per month apply. Payment terms include 50% advance and 50% after certification and issuance of NOC from Log JVCo. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure all required documents, including PNAC accreditation and bid security, are complete and submitted in sealed envelopes as per instructions to avoid disqualification. Early submission is recommended to mitigate postal delays. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for certified firms to expand their portfolio in food safety certification services within a reputable government organization.