Procurement of 6 Expendable Items for Milling and Boring Cutting Tools

Heavy Industries Taxila, through its Supply Chain Management Directorate, invites sealed bids for the procurement of 6 expendable items specifically for milling and boring cutting tools. This tender is based in Taxila Cantt, Punjab, and is governed by PPRA and Ministry of Defence Production rules. The procurement includes the following items: - PSDNN Boring Tool Shank (Qty: 44, UK or equivalent) - PSNR Boring Tool Shank (Qty: 44, UK or equivalent) - PA932900Com Milling Cutter ɸ 100 mm (Qty: 15, China/UK or equivalent) - PA932900Com Milling Cutter ɸ 90 mm (Qty: 20, China/UK or equivalent) - End Milling Cutter 12 MM (Qty: 5, UK/German/Brazil or equivalent) - End Taper Cutter 10 MM (Qty: 5, UK/German/Brazil or equivalent) The technical scope requires all items to conform to the latest approved drawings and specifications, be brand new from the current production year, and include all latest modifications. Inspection and testing will be conducted as per the contract terms, including pre-shipment and post-shipment inspections. The delivery period is 2 months after signing the contract, with the destination being the Tank Manufacturing Factory at HIT Taxila. Eligibility criteria include possession of NTN certificates, registration with HIT, and compliance with DPP&I-35 regulations. Firms must submit a detailed technical proposal including OEM certificates, audit reports for the last three financial years, bank statements, CNIC copies, and a judicial certificate confirming no blacklisting or default status. Earnest Money in the form of a CDR, Bank Draft, or Pay Order is mandatory, with specific amounts depending on firm registration status. The bid submission deadline is 19 August 2026 at 10:30 hours, with bid opening at 11:00 hours the same day at the Supply Chain Management Directorate, HIT Taxila. Bids must be submitted in two sealed envelopes: one for the technical proposal (including muted bid security) and one for the financial proposal (including actual bid security). Postal order of Rs. 2000/- must be enclosed with the technical bid. The tender emphasizes strict compliance with mandatory conditions, including bid validity of 180 days, no conditional offers, and adherence to technical specifications. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all required documents are complete and properly attested to avoid disqualification during technical scrutiny. Attention to detail in packaging, marking, and timely delivery will be critical for contract success. This tender offers a significant opportunity for suppliers specializing in precision milling and boring tools to engage with a premier defense manufacturing entity in Pakistan. Bidders are encouraged to carefully review all sections of the tender documents, including the detailed terms and conditions, evaluation criteria, and technical specifications, to prepare a compliant and competitive bid.