Procurement of Robot Gripper for Heavy Industries Taxila

Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) invites sealed bids from eligible manufacturers, authorized dealers, distributors, suppliers, or firms for the procurement of a Robot Gripper on FOR basis. This procurement is managed by the Supply Chain Management Directorate at HIT Taxila Cantt, Punjab. The tender reference number is 2871/IT-7631/26-27/FOR (GP-III) NEVF/ME/SCM Dte dated 25 Sep 2026. The bid submission deadline is 19 October 2026 at 10:30 AM, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 11:00 AM. Items being procured: - Robot Gripper, 200AH, Quantity: 01 Nos The delivery period is 4 months after signing the contract, with the destination being the New Energy Vehicle Facility (NEVF/ME) at HIT Taxila. The procurement follows the PPRA and Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP) rules. Bidders must submit technical and financial proposals in separate sealed envelopes as per the Single Stage Two Envelope procedure. The technical proposal must include muted bid security and all relevant documents, while the financial proposal must contain the actual bid security and price details. Eligibility criteria include valid National Tax Number (NTN), Sales Tax Registration, and compliance with DPP&I-35 regulations. Firms must not be blacklisted or debarred and should provide audit reports for the last three financial years, bank statements, CNIC copies, and other supporting documents. A postal order of Rs 2000/- in favor of the Director SCM, HIT Taxila, must accompany the technical bid. The bid security amount varies: 2% of quoted value (max Rs 0.5 million) for prequalified firms and 5% (max Rs 1 million) for unregistered firms. The bid validity period is 120 days, extendable by 90 days. Performance Bank Guarantee of 5% of contract value is required upon contract signing. Technical specifications require the Robot Gripper to be brand new, conforming to approved drawings and latest standards. Inspection and testing will be conducted by the purchaser's representatives. Warranty and after-sales support for 12 months post-acceptance are mandatory. Bids must be submitted at Gate No 5, Heavy Industries Taxila, and will be opened in the presence of authorized representatives. Late submissions will not be entertained. HIT reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids without assigning reasons. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure all mandatory documents, including the postal order and bid security, are correctly attached and that the bid validity period is clearly stated to avoid disqualification. Also, carefully follow the packaging and marking instructions to prevent rejection at inspection. This tender offers a significant opportunity for qualified suppliers to engage with a premier defense production entity in Pakistan, emphasizing compliance, quality, and timely delivery.