Indigenous Development of Towable Low Bedded Flat Bottom Carriage Trailer and Vehicle Repair Facilities

This tender invites bids from qualified firms in Rawalpindi for the indigenous development of a towable low bedded flat bottom carriage trailer and vehicle repair facilities. Issued by the Directorate General Research and Development Establishablishment, the project emphasizes maximizing the use of local resources and materials to support in-country manufacturing capabilities within the vehicles and construction sectors. The scope includes the design, development, and manufacturing of specialized trailers and repair infrastructure, requiring firms to demonstrate in-house manufacturing capacity and experience with national or armed forces projects. The work involves detailed cost breakdowns, OEM registration, and adherence to technical specifications outlined in the bidding documents. The site location in Rawalpindi demands careful engineering to meet operational and durability standards under local conditions. Bidders must be registered with the Income Tax and Sales Tax departments and appear on the Active Taxpayer List of FBR. Compliance with PEC categories relevant to manufacturing and construction is advised, along with maintaining a clean record free from blacklisting or corrupt practices. Financial proposals must be inclusive of all taxes and duties, and earnest money deposits are required as per firm classification. The tender conference is scheduled for 3 March 2026 to clarify any queries. Submission deadline for the first stage bids is set at 10:30 AM on 17 March 2026, with bid opening at 11:00 AM on the same day. Bids must be submitted physically at the Directorate General Research and Development Establishablishment, Abid Majeed Road, Rawalpindi. The second stage financial bids will be invited separately for technically qualified bidders. Pro-Tip: Ensure all cost breakdowns and OEM registration numbers are accurately included in the financial offer to avoid disqualification. Also, check the newspaper advertisement clip requirement carefully as missing this can lead to bid rejection.