Supply of Parting Inserts and Cutting Tool Inserts to Pakistan Ordnance Factories Wah Cantt

Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) Wah Cantt invites quotations for the supply of specialized cutting tool inserts and related items under Tender Enquiry No. 0285/LP/SJL/56 dated 03-Aug-26. This procurement is aimed at acquiring high-quality, brand new parting inserts and cutting tool inserts for industrial machining applications, ensuring operational efficiency and precision in manufacturing processes at POF Wah Cantt. Items being procured: - Parting Insert L 123J2-0500-0504-CR 1125 NO, Double End Cut Length L1=24.70MM, Make: Sandvik or Equivalent - Insert No. DCMT 11T 308 PR 4325 or No 427 Equivalent - Insert No. CNMG 120412 PR 4225, Make: Sandvik or Equivalent - Insert SNMM 250724 HR 4225 or Equivalent, No 272 - Insert No. TNMG 270616 PR 4025, Make: Sandvik or Equivalent - Insert No. CNMG 160616 PR 4225, No 640 - Insert TNMG 220416 PM 4225, No 544 - Insert No. TNMG 220412 PM 4225 or No 224 Equivalent The technical scope includes supply of OEM or equivalent quality inserts conforming to the specifications provided, suitable for precision machining. Delivery is expected within three months of contract placement, with inspection and acceptance by the MD POF Sanjwal or authorized representative. Suppliers must ensure all items are brand new, from current year production, and provide warranty/guarantee for 12 months from final acceptance. Eligibility criteria require firms to be registered with Sales Tax and Income Tax Departments, listed on the ATL of FBR, and provide necessary certifications including PTC, NTN, and ATL. Bid security and tender fee are mandatory, with bid security ranging from 2% to 5% of quoted value depending on registration status. Performance bond of up to 10% of contract value is required from successful bidders. Bids must be submitted electronically via www.ebidding.pof.gov.pk before 11:30 hours on 22-Oct-26. Tender opening will occur at 12:00 hours on the same day at the Bid Centre adjacent to Rabita Hall, POF Wah Cantt. Late submissions will not be entertained. Bidders are advised to carefully follow the instructions regarding bid preparation, submission, and documentation to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your technical and commercial bids are clearly separated as per the Single Stage Two Envelope method, and attach all required certificates and undertakings to avoid automatic rejection. Timely submission of original bid security and tender fee instruments at the Bid Centre is crucial to maintain bid validity. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for qualified suppliers to engage with a premier defense manufacturing entity in Pakistan, contributing to national industrial capabilities and defense readiness.