Heavy Industries Taxila, located in Taxila Cantt, Punjab, invites bids for the procurement of Mild Steel (MS) Sheets comprising three distinct items. This tender is managed by the Supply Chain Management Directorate and falls under the Construction & Civil Works Materials category. The procurement is critical for ongoing projects requiring high-quality MS sheets with specific dimensions and thicknesses. The tender covers supply of MS sheets in sizes 2600x1250x20mm, 2600x150x20mm, and 2200x950x30mm with quantities specified in the schedule of requirements. Delivery is expected within two months after contract signing, with the destination being the Heavy Rebuild Factory (M Series) at HIT Taxila. The procurement process follows a single stage two envelope system, ensuring technical and financial proposals are submitted separately for thorough evaluation. Bidders must comply with the eligibility criteria outlined in DPP&I-35 and provide all mandatory documentation including NTN certificates, registration with HIT, audit reports for the last three financial years, and a judicial certificate confirming no blacklisting or default status. The tender requires submission of a bid security in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt, Bank Draft, or Pay Order, with specific percentages based on the firm's registration status. Firms must also submit a postal order of Rs 2000/- with the technical bid. The tender emphasizes compliance with PEC categories, FBR/ATL status, and requires firms to maintain active tax payer status for the fiscal year 2025-26. The bid validity period is 180 days, extendable by 90 days. Technical proposals will be scrutinized before financial proposals are opened. The contract includes provisions for performance and warranty bank guarantees, advance payment guarantees, and detailed terms for delivery, inspection, and penalties for delays. Submission deadline is set for 29 January 2025 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 submitted in sealed envelopes at Gate No. 5, Heavy Industries Taxila, Taxila Cantt. Interested bidders should ensure all documents are complete and adhere strictly to the tender conditions to avoid disqualification. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the mandatory conditions and ensure the bid security amount matches the stipulated percentage based on your firm's registration status. Missing or incorrect bid security is a common cause for rejection. Also, verify the postal order inclusion and the validity period of your bid to avoid technical disqualification.