Supply of Cold Drawn Round Steel to Pakistan Ordnance Factories Wah Cantt

Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) Wah Cantt invites quotations for the supply of Cold Drawn Round Steel as per Tender Enquiry No. 0034/LP/SJL/57 dated 03-Aug-26. This procurement is specifically for delivery to POF Sanjwal, Wah Cantt, Punjab. Interested suppliers are requested to submit their bids electronically via the official e-bidding portal www.ebidding.pof.gov.pk before 30 minutes of the tender opening time at 12:00 hours on 05-Nov-26. Bidders may witness the tender opening at the Bid Centre adjacent to Rabita Hall, POF Wah Cantt. Items being procured: - Cold Drawn Round Steel, Diameter: 31.0-0.17 mm, Length: 4-5 meters, Quantity: 3000 kg The technical scope requires the store to be brand new, from current year production, and OEM certified. The steel must conform to specification GB 905-66 35-YB 194-63 DRG: WD 317/0-1. Delivery period is 3 months after contract placement. The store should be securely packed and treated to withstand tropical climate and transit hazards by sea, rail, road, or air. Inspection will be conducted by the Inspector of Armaments Rawalpindi or authorized representative. Eligibility criteria include valid PEC registration, FBR/ATL registration, and submission of earnest money (Bid Security) as per prescribed rates: 2% for registered/indexed firms, 3% for registered/un-indexed, and 5% for unregistered firms, subject to maximum ceilings. Tender fee of Rs. 500/- must be submitted via crossed postal order/pay order in favor of Director-Admin-POFs, Wah Cantt. Performance bond of up to 10% of contract value is required from successful bidders. Key dates: Tender published on 03-Aug-26, closing and opening on 05-Nov-26 at 12:00 hours. Submission is electronic via www.ebidding.pof.gov.pk. Bidders must provide authorization letters for representatives attending the opening. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your technical and commercial offers are submitted separately as per Single Stage Two Envelope method. Also, provide all required certificates including proof of tax clearance and authorization documents to avoid disqualification. Late or incomplete bids will not be entertained.