Supply of Sewing Machines and Wheelchairs

The Department of Social Welfare GoAJK in Muzaffarabad is procuring 50 sewing machines and 20 wheelchairs under the Normal Budget. The quantities may be adjusted as per budget provisions. This procurement invites original manufacturers and authorized sales and service dealers who are registered with the Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments to participate. The bidding documents can be obtained by submitting an application to the Director Social Welfare during office hours or downloaded from the AJK PPRA website. The procurement follows the AJK Public Procurement Rules 2017 using an Open Competitive Bidding method with a single stage and single envelope submission. The scope includes supply of quality sewing machines and wheelchairs suitable for social welfare use. Bidders must provide a CDR/bank draft as earnest money: Rs. 21,600 for each sewing machine and Rs. 15,000 for each wheelchair. All applicable taxes including GST, IT, EC, TQT, and SD must be included in the quoted prices. NTN and Sales Tax registration certificates are mandatory with the bid. Bidders must also submit an affidavit confirming they are not blacklisted by any government or semi-government entity. The bids must reach the office of the Directorate Social Welfare GoAJK at Old Kacheri (MDA) Plaza Muzaffarabad by 03-06-2026 at 11:00 am. Bids will be opened the same day at 11:30 am in the presence of bidders or their authorized representatives. Submission through courier or registry post is acceptable. Late, unsealed, faxed, or emailed bids will not be considered. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure the earnest money CDR is correctly prepared and attached, as non-compliance will lead to disqualification. Also, carefully check all tax registrations and affidavits to avoid rejection. Meeting the deadline strictly is crucial as no negotiations are expected and bids must be final. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers in Muzaffarabad to engage with the Department of Social Welfare GoAJK and contribute to social development projects.