Heavy Industries Taxila, through its Supply Chain Management Directorate, invites bids for the procurement of RHA Plates (Blanks) in Taxila, Punjab. This tender focuses on the supply of specialized construction materials essential for defense manufacturing and infrastructure projects. The procurement is governed by PPRA and Ministry of Defence Production rules, ensuring compliance with government standards and transparency. The scope includes delivery of various sizes of RHA Plates over a four-month period post-contract signing. These plates are critical for manufacturing and require adherence to strict technical specifications and quality standards. Bidders must provide detailed technical and financial proposals in separate sealed envelopes, including mandatory documents such as NTN certificates, audit reports, and registration letters. The delivery location is the Tank Manufacturing Factory at HIT Taxila Cantt, with a focus on timely and quality supply. Bidders should ensure compliance with PEC categories and maintain active FBR/ATL status for the fiscal year 2025-26. The tender requires earnest money in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt or equivalent, and firms must submit a postal order of Rs 2000 with the technical bid. The evaluation will be based on quality cum cost criteria, including financial soundness, past performance, and technical compliance. The submission deadline is set for 16 April 2026 at 10:30 hours, with bid opening at 11:00 hours the same day at the Supply Chain Management Directorate, HIT Taxila. Bids must be dropped in the designated tender box at Gate No 5. The physical address for submission is Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Shuja Chaudhry, Assistant Director Procurement, SCM Directorate, Heavy Industries Taxila, Taxila Cantt. Pro-Tip: Ensure all mandatory documents, including the postal order and bid security, are correctly attached and that the technical proposal is complete and signed. Missing or incomplete documentation is a common cause for rejection. Also, verify the exact stamp duty payment requirements as per the tender notice to avoid disqualification.