Procurement of Electrical Loader Vehicle

Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) invites sealed bids from eligible manufacturers, authorized dealers, distributors, suppliers, or firms for the procurement of an Electrical Loader Vehicle on FOR basis. This procurement is specifically for HIT Taxila located in Taxila Cantt, Punjab. The tender reference number is 7885/RT-7717/26-27/GF/FOR (Gp-I)/SCM Dte dated 28 Sep 2026. The bid submission deadline is **20 Oct 2026 at 10:30 hours**, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 11:00 hours at the Supply Chain Management Directorate, HIT Taxila. Items being procured: - Electrical Loader Vehicle (Qty: 1) - Load Capacity: 1.5 ton - Battery: Lithium-ion Dry with charger - Power Steering - Bed Size: Approximately 4x6 feet - Battery Capacity: Capable of running 4 to 5 hours on full load - Dashboard parameters: Odometer, battery life meter, running time - Charger type: Fast charging with cutoff at 100% charge - LED Headlights and indicators - Hand brake installed - Seating: 1 seater - Horn - Voltage: 24 to 48V - Battery life: Minimum 5000 cycles The technical scope includes supply of a brand new electrical loader vehicle conforming to the specifications listed above. Delivery period is 2 months after signing the contract. The vehicle must be inspected and tested as per the acceptance criteria and technical specifications provided by HIT. Bidders must submit technical and financial proposals in separate sealed envelopes as per the Single Stage Two Envelope procedure. Bid security in the form of CDR, Bank Draft, or Pay Order is mandatory. Eligibility criteria include valid NTN, Sales Tax Registration, and compliance with DPP&I-35 and MoDP rules. Firms must not be blacklisted or suspended and must provide documentary evidence of past contracts and financial soundness. Key dates include bid submission and opening on 20 Oct 2026. Bids must be submitted at Gate No 5, Heavy Industries Taxila, Taxila Cantt. Postal order of Rs 2000/- must be enclosed with the technical bid. The tender document includes detailed terms and conditions, evaluation criteria, and mandatory conditions. Bidders are advised to carefully review all requirements and submit complete documentation to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure that the bid security amount is correctly calculated and enclosed as per the instructions, and that the technical proposal clearly confirms compliance with all mandatory technical specifications to avoid rejection at the technical scrutiny stage.