Procurement of Electric and Hand Pallet Stackers

Heavy Industries Taxila, located in Taxila, Punjab, is procuring Electric and Hand Pallet Stackers under tender number RT-8805/06/25-26/SCM/FOR (B)/SCM Dte dated April 2026. This procurement is managed by the Supply Chain Management Directorate and aims to acquire battery operated electric pallet stackers with a lifting capacity of 1.5 tons and hand pallet stackers with a capacity of 3 tons. The delivery period is within 10 days after signing the contract, with a total quantity of 5 electric pallet stackers and 10 hand pallet stackers required. The technical scope includes battery operated pallet forklifts with specific power and lifting height requirements, detailed in the technical specifications annexed to the tender documents. Bidders must submit a technical proposal including muted bid security, complete documentation, and a financial proposal in separate sealed envelopes. Eligibility criteria require firms to possess NTN certificates, be registered with HIT or provide valid agency agreements, and not be blacklisted or defaulters. Firms must also submit audited financial reports for the last three financial years and demonstrate past experience with government or semi-government organizations. The bid submission deadline is 10:30 AM on 21 May 2026, with bid opening at 11:00 AM the same day at the Supply Chain Management Directorate, Heavy Industries Taxila, Gate No 5. Bids must be delivered to the tender box at Gate No 5 before the deadline. Earnest money in the form of a call deposit receipt, bank draft, or pay order is mandatory and must accompany the technical bid. The tender documents are available on the PPRA website. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all required documents, including the postal order of Rs 2000/- and the certificate of eligibility, are complete and attached as per the checklist in Section C. Late submissions or incomplete bids will be rejected. Firms should also carefully follow the instructions for bid preparation, including separate envelopes for technical and financial proposals, to avoid disqualification. Strict adherence to the delivery schedule and technical specifications will be critical for successful contract award.