Supply of Nylon Hawserlaid Ropes for Pakistan Navy

The Pakistan Navy, through its Attaché Defence Procurement office in London, invites quotations for the supply of nylon hawserlaid ropes as per the Schedule to Tender DSN/10926. This procurement is specifically for export to Pakistan and involves supplying factory new, latest production ropes that fully conform to Defence specifications and original manufacturers' standards. The items include two types of nylon ropes: 3-strand Z-lay with nominal diameters of 20 mm and 24 mm, with minimum breaking loads of 8.3 and 12 tons respectively. The ropes must comply with ISO 1140-2021 and ISO 9554:2019 standards, be tested as per ISO 2307 of 2019, and come with OEM certificates including calibration and conformity certificates approved by MOD (UK) or related authorities. Bidders must ensure their offers are valid for at least 90 days from the tender opening date and include a performance bank guarantee of 5% of the offer value valid for 60 days beyond delivery. The tender requires submission of technical and financial bids separately, with all documentation such as OEM conformity certificates, test reports, and export licenses if applicable. Delivery is FOB UK Seaport, and payment terms are 90-10% via DACMA London office. The tender opening is scheduled for 12 June 2026 at 1130 hours London time. Eligible bidders should be registered with FBR and ATL, have relevant experience in supplying defence-grade materials, and comply with all technical and export requirements. The submission must be sent in a sealed envelope marked 'Tender Inside' to the Attaché Defence Procurement office at the Pakistan High Commission in London. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare the technical bid with all required certificates and ensure timely submission to avoid disqualification due to late receipt or incomplete documentation. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers specializing in high-quality industrial ropes for defence applications.