Procurement of 5 Ton Overhead Crane for Heavy Industries Taxila

Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) invites sealed bids from eligible manufacturers, authorized dealers, distributors, suppliers, or firms for the procurement of a 5 Ton Overhead Crane. This procurement is specifically for the Supply Chain Management Directorate at HIT Taxila Cantt, Punjab. The tender reference is Bid No. 7885/IT-7708/26-27/GF/FOR-B/SCM dated 01 Sep 2026, with bid submission deadline on 22 Sep 2026 at 10:30 hours and bid opening at 11:00 hours the same day. Items being procured: - 5 Ton Overhead Crane - Rated voltage: 380-480 VAC, 3-phase - Lifting capacity: 5 Tons - Rated frequency: 50 Hz - Span: 6.7 mtr x 18.29 mtr - Height: approximately 19 feet - Single Girder design The technical scope includes supply of a brand new overhead crane conforming to the specifications and technical data provided in the tender documents. The delivery period is 2 months after signing the contract, with delivery destination at GF, HIT Taxila. Bidders must submit technical and financial proposals in separate sealed envelopes as per the Single Stage Two Envelope procedure. A bid security in the form of Call Deposit Receipt, Bank Draft, or Pay Order is mandatory. The bid security amount varies based on registration status, with a maximum ceiling of Rs. 0.5 million for registered firms and Rs. 1 million for unregistered firms. Eligibility criteria require valid National Tax Number (NTN), Sales Tax Registration, and compliance with DPP&I-35 and MoDP rules. Firms must not be blacklisted or debarred and should provide documentary evidence of past contracts and financial soundness. The tender includes detailed evaluation criteria covering financial soundness, past experience, past performance, and technical evaluation. Key dates include bid submission and opening on 22 Sep 2026 at HIT Taxila Gate No 5. Bids must be delivered to the Tender Box at Gate No 5 before 10:30 hours. Postal order of Rs 2000/- must be enclosed with the technical bid. Contact for queries is the Supply Chain Management Directorate at HIT Taxila, phone (051) 9315333 Ext 63215/17 or (051) 9315386, email scm.for_hit@margallahil.com. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure all mandatory documents including registration certificates, audit reports, bank statements, CNIC copies, and OEM agreements are complete and attached. Pay special attention to the bid security envelope and the validity period of bids to avoid disqualification. Early submission is advised to avoid rejection due to late bids. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for qualified suppliers to provide a critical lifting solution to Heavy Industries Taxila, supporting their manufacturing and operational capabilities.