Procurement of Material for In-House Manufacturing of Parts of TK Haider/ T59

Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) invites sealed bids from eligible manufacturers, authorized dealers, distributors, suppliers, or firms for the procurement of material required for the in-house manufacturing of parts of the TK Haider/ T59 tank. This procurement is specifically for the Supply Chain Management Directorate at HIT Taxila Cantt, Punjab. The tender reference is Bid No. 0446/2026-27/RT-6201/FOR (GP-III)/DESCOM/SCM dated 22 Oct 2026, with bid submission deadline on 09 Nov 2026 at 10:30 hours and bid opening at 11:00 hours the same day. Items being procured include a detailed list of parts and materials such as Sector Plates, Sleeves, Bolts, Connecting Pins, Joint Rings, Fixed Bases, Set Plates, Driving Disks, Pushing Rods, Gudgeon Pins, Bushings, Intake and Exhaust Valves, and various steel sheets and rods for turret grill assembly. Quantities and specifications are precisely defined, for example: - Sector Plate (130 units, 30CrMnSiA Plate) - Sleeve (95 units, 12CrNi3A Rod) - Bolt (1440 units, 38CrSi Hex) - Connecting Pin (660 units, 38CrSi Hex) - Joint Ring (958 units, T4 Rod) - Fixed Base (240 units, A3 Rod) - Set Plate (240 units, 38CrSi Sheet) - Driving Disk (16 units, 30CrMnSiA Plate) - Pushing Rod (18 units, 3Cr Rod) - Gudgeon Pin (1800 units, 12CrNi3A Rod) - Bushing and Generator Bushing (110 units, 38CrMoALA Rod) - Intake Valve (3600 units, 20CrNi4VA Rod) - Exhaust Valve (3600 units, 4Cr14Ni14W2Mo Rod) - Various steel sheets and rods for turret grill assembly in specified sizes and weights. The technical scope covers supply of high-grade steel materials and components conforming to specified grades and dimensions for manufacturing tank parts. Delivery is expected within 45 days after contract signing to DESCOM Factory, HIT Taxila. Eligibility criteria require firms to possess valid National Tax Number (NTN), Sales Tax Registration, and meet the eligibility conditions as per DPP&I-35 and MoDP rules. Firms must submit audited financial reports for the last three years, bank statements, CNIC copies, trade links with OEMs if applicable, and a judicial certificate confirming no blacklisting. Bid security in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt, Bank Draft, or Pay Order is mandatory. Technical and financial proposals must be submitted in separate sealed envelopes under the Single Stage Two Envelope procedure. Key dates include bid submission by 09 Nov 2026 at 10:30 hours at Gate No 5, Heavy Industries Taxila, and bid opening at 11:00 hours the same day at the Supply Chain Management Directorate. Postal order of Rs 2000/- must be enclosed with the technical bid. Bidders are advised to carefully review all tender documents and ensure compliance with mandatory conditions to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all required documents, including registration certificates, financial statements, and bid security instruments, are complete and properly attested to avoid rejection during technical scrutiny. Early submission and adherence to the bid validity period of 120 days extendable by 90 days is crucial for successful participation.