This tender invites bids for the supply of various gases under an open framework agreement for Heavy Industries Taxila, located in Taxila, Punjab. The procurement falls under the Fuel & Gas Cylinders category and is managed by the Supply Chain Management Directorate. The contract spans a period of two years with deliveries on an as-required basis. The gases include acetylene, oxygen, halotron, nitrogen, and freon gases, with quantities specified annually. The supplier will be responsible for the collection of empty cylinders and delivery of filled ones to the designated consignee at TMF, HIT Taxila Cantt. The technical requirements emphasize compliance with detailed specifications and quality standards, including OEM certifications and technical data. The tender follows a single stage one/two envelope procedure, requiring separate sealed technical and financial proposals. Bid security in the form of Call Deposit Receipt, Bank Draft, or Pay Order is mandatory. The contract includes provisions for performance, warranty bank guarantees, and strict adherence to delivery schedules. The evaluation criteria cover financial soundness, past experience, technical capability, and price competitiveness. Bidders must be registered with HIT or provide necessary documentation for provisional registration. Compliance with PEC categories, FBR/ATL status, and submission of audit reports for the last three financial years are essential. The tender also mandates adherence to the Official Secret Act 1923 and includes a non-disclosure agreement. Firms must submit bids by the deadline and ensure all mandatory conditions are met to avoid disqualification. The submission deadline is set for 16 March 2026 at 10:30 AM, with bid opening at 11:00 AM the same day at the Supply Chain Management Directorate, HIT Taxila. Bids must be dropped in the tender box at Gate No 5, Heavy Industries Taxila Cantt. Postal orders of Rs 2000/- must accompany the technical bid. The physical address for submission and queries is Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Shuja Chaudhry, Assistant Director Procurement, SCM Directorate, Gate No 05, Heavy Industries Taxila. Pro-Tip: Ensure the bid security amount matches the stipulated percentage of the quoted value and is enclosed correctly in the financial proposal envelope. Missing or incorrect bid security is a common cause for rejection. Also, verify the inclusion of the postal order and all mandatory documents to avoid disqualification during technical scrutiny.