Procurement of Laser Engraving Machine FESS Facility at Heavy Industries Taxila

Heavy Industries Taxila, located in Taxila, Punjab, invites bids for the procurement of a Laser Engraving Machine FESS Facility under the Electronics & Appliances category. This tender is issued by the Supply Chain Management Directorate, HIT, aiming to enhance the manufacturing capabilities with advanced laser engraving technology. The procurement involves supply of a laser engraving machine with specifications including a 50w laser scope, 200x200mm working area, working speed less than 800mm/s, and operating voltage of 2020v/50hz. The machine weighs approximately 80 kg and is expected to be sourced from China, Korea, or equivalent origins. Delivery is scheduled within two months after contract signing, with the consignee being the Heavy Rebuild Factory (M Series) at HIT Taxila. The technical and financial proposals must be submitted in separate sealed envelopes, ensuring compliance with the detailed technical specifications and contractual terms outlined in the tender documents. Bidders must comply with PEC category requirements and maintain active FBR/ATL status for the fiscal year 2025-26. Firms should provide valid NTN certificates, registration with HIT, and demonstrate financial soundness through audit reports and bank statements. The tender mandates submission of a Bid Security/Earnest Money in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt, Bank Draft, or Pay Order. The tender validity period is 180 days, extendable by 90 days. Compliance with the Official Secret Act 1923 and submission of a Non-Disclosure Agreement are compulsory. The submission deadline is set for 19 January 2026 at 10:30 AM, with bid opening at 11:00 AM the same day. Bids must be delivered to the Tender Box at Gate No. 5, Heavy Industries Taxila, Taxila Cantt. The opening will be conducted in the presence of authorized representatives. Postal order of Rs 2000/- must accompany the technical bid. The address for submission and grievances is Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Shuja Chaudhry, Assistant Director Procurement, SCM Directorate, HIT. Pro-Tip: Ensure all mandatory documents including the Bid Security, Non-Disclosure Agreement, and Integrity Pact are correctly signed and attached. Pay special attention to the stamp duty payment and submission of the postal order with the technical bid, as missing these often leads to disqualification. Also, verify the OEM certificates and agency agreements to avoid technical rejection.