Procurement of Tooling for Heavy Industries Taxila

Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) invites sealed bids from eligible manufacturers, authorized dealers, distributors, suppliers, or firms for the procurement of tooling required at the Gun Factory, HIT Taxila Cantt. This procurement is conducted under the rules of PPRA and Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP). The tender reference is Bid No. 5126/IT-6709/26-27/GF/FOR (Gp-I)/SCM dated 13 Oct 2026. Bidders must submit their bids by 10:00 AM on 04 Nov 2026 at the Tender Box located at Gate No 5, Heavy Industries Taxila, with bid opening scheduled at 10:30 AM the same day. Items being procured include a comprehensive list of tooling such as HSS drills of various diameters (2.5 mm to 41.75 mm), carbide drills, reamers, taps, tool holders, milling cutters, inserts, files, grinding wheels, and special tools among others. Quantities range from single units to hundreds, with detailed specifications and brand preferences including Dormer, Ghuring, Sumitomo, Seco, Sandvik, and others. Advance samples are required for user project approval before bulk supply. The technical scope covers supply of brand new tooling conforming to approved drawings and specifications, with delivery within 2 months after contract signing. Inspection and testing will be conducted as per contract terms. Bidders must provide OEM certificates, quality certifications, and ensure interchangeability where applicable. Warranty and performance guarantees are mandatory. Eligibility criteria include valid NTN, Sales Tax registration, audit reports for last 3 financial years, bank statements, CNIC of CEO/Director, and a judicial certificate confirming no blacklisting. Earnest money of Rs 2,000/- in the form of postal order must accompany the technical bid. Bid security is required as per instructions, with 2% or 5% of quoted value depending on registration status. Key dates: Bid submission deadline is 04 Nov 2026 at 10:00 AM, with bid opening at 10:30 AM. Bids must be submitted in two sealed envelopes (technical and financial proposals) placed inside one sealed cover. The address for submission is Colonel Ali Fahad Syed, Assistant Director Procurement, Supply Chain Management Directorate, Gate No 5, Heavy Industries Taxila. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure all mandatory documents including registration letters, agency agreements, and financial statements are complete and attached as per checklist. Late or incomplete bids will be rejected. Familiarize yourself with the detailed technical specifications and provide advance samples where required to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a significant opportunity for qualified suppliers to engage with a premier defense production entity in Taxila, Punjab, Pakistan.