Procurement of Spares for Rebuild of APCs at Heavy Industries Taxila

Heavy Industries Taxila, Supply Chain Management Directorate invites bids for the procurement of spares required for the rebuild of Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) in Taxila, Punjab. This tender covers a comprehensive list of vehicle parts including seals, gaskets, bush inserts, chains, and other critical components essential for the refurbishment of APCs. The procurement is conducted under the FOR basis with delivery expected within four months after contract signing. The scope involves supplying OEM-certified and military-standard parts, many requiring re-rubberization as per MIL-T-11891E standards. The site location at HIT Taxila Cantt demands strict adherence to technical specifications and quality assurance to meet defense manufacturing standards. The engineering challenge lies in ensuring interchangeability and compliance with detailed technical drawings and acceptance test procedures, guaranteeing operational readiness of the APCs. Bidders must comply with PEC registration requirements and maintain active FBR/ATL status for the fiscal year 2025-26. The tender mandates submission of a valid Bid Security/Earnest Money in the form of CDR, Bank Draft, or Pay Order. Firms should be registered with HIT or provide provisional pre-qualification documents. The tender validity is 180 days extendable by 90 days, and all offers must be free from conditional deviations to avoid rejection. The submission deadline is set for 07 April 2026 at 10:30 hours, with bid opening at 11:00 hours the same day. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes at Gate No. 5, Heavy Industries Taxila, Taxila Cantt. The technical and financial proposals are to be submitted separately in a two-envelope system. Postal orders of Rs 2000/- must accompany the technical bid. Pro-Tip: Ensure the bid security amount complies with the stipulated percentage of the quoted value and is enclosed correctly, as bids without proper earnest money will be rejected outright. Also, verify the OEM part numbers and attach interchangeability certificates to avoid disqualification during technical evaluation.