Procurement of Long Lead High Value Items for 155mm 52 Cal Truck Mounted Artillery Gun System at Heavy Industries Taxila

This procurement opportunity is based in Taxila under the Heavy Industries Taxila department for the supply of Long Lead High Value Items (LLHV) related to the 155mm 52 Cal Truck Mounted Artillery Gun System (TMAGS). The tender focuses on specialized vehicle and artillery components essential for defense manufacturing and maintenance. The scope involves the supply of critical artillery gun system parts including breech ring blanks, breech block blanks, recuperator tubes, buffer tubes, and other precision-engineered components. These items require adherence to strict material grades such as 40NiCrMoV15 and 35NiCrMoV12-5Mod, with detailed chemical and mechanical property specifications. The delivery is scheduled within six months after contract signing, with the destination being the PD Secretariat at HIT Taxila. The engineering challenge lies in meeting exacting military standards and ensuring interchangeability and quality assurance for high-value defense equipment. Bidders must comply with the Heavy Industries Taxila registration and prequalification requirements, including valid NTN certificates, audit reports for the last three financial years, and bank statements. The tender mandates submission of a Bid Security/Earnest Money in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt or Bank Draft. Firms must also meet the eligibility criteria under DPP&I-35 and provide a certificate of non-blacklisting. The tender requires a PEC category compliance and FBR/ATL registration for the fiscal year 2025-26. It is advisable to ensure all documentation, including agency agreements and technical specifications, are complete and properly attested. The submission deadline is set for 02 March 2026 at 10:30 hours, with bid opening at 11:00 hours the same day at the Supply Chain Management Directorate, Heavy Industries Taxila, Gate No 5, Taxila Cantt. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes as per instructions, with technical and financial proposals in separate envelopes inside a larger sealed cover. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the tender documents for mandatory conditions and ensure the Bid Security amount is correct and enclosed. Missing or incorrect bid security is a common cause for rejection. Also, confirm the validity period of your bid and ensure all forms, including the Non-Disclosure Agreement and Integrity Pact, are duly signed and attached. Attention to these details will smooth your evaluation process and avoid disqualification.