Procurement of Packaged Milk for APC Factory Heavy Industries Taxila

Heavy Industries Taxila APC Factory in Taxila Cantt is procuring Packaged Milk under Tender Inquiry No 3881/402/S&P/IT-14/APC/Proc dated 05 May 2026. The procurement involves supply of full cream UHT milk in 1 liter tetra pack cartons with specific nutritional content and a minimum remaining shelf life of 75 days. The total quantity required is 3786 liters. This tender is issued by the Heavy Industries Taxila APC Factory, a prominent defense manufacturing entity located in Punjab province. Bidders must submit a technical bid and a commercial bid in separate sealed envelopes as per the two-stage two-envelope procedure. The technical bid must include advance samples of the milk on a no cost no obligation basis for quality evaluation. Eligibility criteria include valid PEC registration if applicable, active FBR registration on the ATL, and no blacklisting or defaulting certificates. The bid security of Rs. 30,000 in the form of CDR or bank guarantee is mandatory. The bids must be submitted by 1200 hours on 22 May 2026, and the opening will be at 1230 hours the same day at the APC Factory office. Payment terms are 100% on consignee receipt certificate with warranty of 3 months after delivery. Delivery is expected within 15 days after contract signing. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure the advance sample strictly meets the technical specifications as failure to provide or non-conformance will lead to rejection of the technical bid. Also, carefully prepare the bid security and ensure all documents including non-blacklisting affidavit and FBR ATL status are attached to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers specializing in dairy products to engage with a major government defense establishment under clear and structured procurement rules. The earnest money and performance bank guarantee requirements must be strictly observed to maintain eligibility and secure contract award.