Supply of Machinery and Equipment for Cutlery Institute of Pakistan and Cement Research & Development Institute

The Technology Upgradation and Skill Development Company - TUSDEC (Projects & Operations) invites sealed bids for the supply of machinery and equipment for the Cutlery Institute of Pakistan (CIP) in Wazirabad and the Cement Research & Development Institute (CR&DI) in Lahore. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 using a Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. Items being procured include: - Acentric Blanking/Cutting Press for spoons and forks - Horizontal Extending Sheet metal forming machine - Vertical Extending Sheet metal forming machine - Punch machine (Bowl Trim press Process) - Punch machine (Spoon Trim press Process) - Hydraulic pressing machine (Bowl hydraulic press Process) - Hydraulic pressing machine (Spoon hydraulic press Process) - Edge Testing Machine Roughness measuring instruments - Cutlery handle side Buffing machine (grinding/polishing) - Cutlery neck Edge Knife grinding machine (for hard grinding) - Cutlery both end Edge Knife grinding machine (for hard grinding) - Cutlery flat grinding Buffing machine (grinding/polishing) - Bent items cleaning Aqueous cleaning and washing machine - Flat Cleaning machine Aqueous cleaning and washing machine - Inner bowl polishing Buffing machine for end parts by sisal - Inner bowl polishing Buffing machine for neck by sisal wheel - Outer bowl polishing Buffing machine for end parts by sisal - Outer bowl polishing Buffing machine for neck by sisal - Inner bowl polishing Buffing machine for end parts by cloth wheel - Inner bowl polishing Buffing machine for neck parts by cloth wheel - Outer bowl polishing Buffing machine for end parts by cloth wheel - Outer bowl polishing Buffing machine for neck by cloth wheel - Double shaft polishing Buffing machine for handle by sisal - Double shaft polishing Buffing machine for handle by cloth - S type double shaft Buffing machine for sisal for bowl side - S type double shaft Buffing machine for cloth for bowl side - Hardner Tester Rockwell Hardness testers - Knife Grinding machine - Double shaft polishing Buffing machine for handle by cloth and sisal - Spectrometer - Electroplating Electrolytic bath machine - Heat treatment furnace - Digital Universal Testing Machine (Metal testing instruments) - Digital Universal Compression Testing Machine - Calorimeter for Heat of Hydration Measurement of Cement - X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD) - ASR Measurement Apparatus - XRF Spectrometer - Titration Equipment (XRF) - Wireless Maturity Sensor Temperature humidity testers - Cube Crushing Machine with Digital Gauge - Capping Plate with Stand - Cylinder / Cube Molds - Slump Cone Test Apparatus - Rubber Hammer - Scoop Small & Large - Temperature Gauge Digital - Trays (General purpose) - Digital Balance toploading - Sieves Test sieves - Sieve Shaker Laboratory sifting equipment - Washing Sieve # 200 - Quartering Box Coarse Aggregate - Moisture Meter - Steel Hammer - Digital Oven Laboratory mechanical convection ovens - Wire Brush - Measuring Tape - Measuring Plastic Jug 5 Liter - Measuring Plastic Laboratory flasks (various sizes) - Min. Max Thermometer - Speedy Moisture Meter The technical scope includes supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and one year warranty with on-site support for all equipment. The delivery locations are CIP Wazirabad and CR&DI Lahore. Bidders must be registered and comply with eligibility criteria including FBR registration and bid security requirements. The bid submission deadline is Monday, October 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM via EPADS v2.0. Manual bids will not be accepted. The technical bid will be opened the same day at 11:30 AM. Bidders are advised to carefully review the detailed specifications and ensure compliance with all requirements. Registration on EPADS v2.0 is mandatory for participation. Bid security must be submitted physically before the deadline at the State Cement Corporation Building, Kot Lakhpat Lahore. The procurement will be awarded on the basis of least cost among technically compliant bids. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure all technical brochures, manufacturer authorizations, and warranty certificates are complete and uploaded on EPADS to avoid disqualification. Early registration and bid preparation on EPADS will help avoid last-minute technical issues. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for suppliers of industrial machinery and laboratory equipment to serve key research and development institutes in Punjab with a comprehensive range of specialized machinery and testing instruments.