Procurement of CKDs for Energy Storage System (ESS) 16 KW

Heavy Industries Taxila, through its Supply Chain Management Directorate, invites sealed bids from eligible manufacturers, authorized dealers, distributors, suppliers, or firms for the procurement of CKDs for Energy Storage System (ESS) with a capacity of 16 KW on FOR basis. The procurement is specific to Taxila Cantt, Punjab, and requires compliance with PPRA and MoDP rules. Items being procured: - CKDs for Energy Storage System (ESS) (16 KW), Quantity: 10 Nos The technical scope includes modular low voltage ESS with Grade-A LiFePO₄ chemistry, 16 KWh class, powder-coated CRCA steel enclosure, natural air cooling, LCD/TFT HMI display, and compliance with IEC 62619, IEC 61000, UN38.3, CE/RoHS standards. The system must support minimum 8 modules, have a design life of ≥6000 cycles, and include features such as RS485/CAN communication, fault logging, and alarm outputs. The CKD kit scope includes battery assembly, BMS with protection features, copper busbars, wiring harness, and all related documentation including FAT reports and warranty certificates. The delivery period is 3 months after signing the contract, with destination at New Energy Vehicle Facility, HIT Taxila. Eligibility requires valid NTN, Sales Tax Registration, audit reports for last 3 financial years, bank statements, CNIC of CEO/Director, OEM trade link, and a judicial certificate confirming no blacklisting. Bid security in the form of CDR, Bank Draft, or Pay Order is mandatory. Technical and financial proposals must be submitted in separate sealed envelopes, with the technical bid including muted bid security and the financial bid including actual bid security. Key dates include bid submission by 24 Aug 2026 at 10:30 AM and bid opening at 11:00 AM the same day. Bids must be delivered to the Tender Box at Gate No 5, Heavy Industries Taxila. Postal order of Rs 2000/- must accompany the technical bid. PEC category is not explicitly mentioned but firms must comply with DPP&I-35 eligibility criteria. FBR/ATL registration and experience with government or semi-government organizations are required. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure all mandatory documents including OEM certificates, bid security, and postal order are complete and attached as per instructions. Late or incomplete bids will be rejected. Attend the bid opening with an authorized representative familiar with the bid content to verify information and avoid disqualification. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for suppliers specializing in energy storage systems and related components to engage with a premier defense production facility in Pakistan.