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Description / Scope of Work
Heavy Industries Taxila (ARDIC) invites sealed tenders from reputed firms possessing valid NTN certificates for the development of a Deep Fording System. The tender number IT-01 covers development of the specified item with a delivery period of twelve months after signing of the contract. Development will be conducted in accordance with PPRA and Ministry of Defence Production rules and regulations. The project is located at Heavy Industries Taxila in Punjab province. Interested bidders must possess the requisite technical expertise and financial capability to execute this developmental assignment.
Bidders must meet strict eligibility criteria including current NTN certificate registration, Sales Tax Department registration certificate, and HIT pre-qualification or indexation letter if previously registered. The Managing Director or Chief Executive Officer must provide an attested copy of their CNIC. Firms with prior government or semi-government organization registration should submit relevant documentation. A non-refundable tender document fee of Rs 2,000 must be submitted via postal order in favor of the Managing Director ARDIC. All participants are required to sign a duly completed Non-Disclosure Agreement before receiving detailed specifications and technical particulars.
Tender documents are available at the ARDIC Gate tender box on any working day prior to the deadline of July 30, 2026. Sealed tenders must be submitted by 1030 hours on July 30, 2026, with opening scheduled for 1100 hours on July 10, 2026. Bidders must submit an authority letter and signed NDA by the CEO to obtain complete specifications. For further information and clarification, contact the Deputy Assistant Director (Development) at telephone 051-9315333 extension 63045 or via email at ardic_hit@margallahil.com.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
HIT ARDIC is sourcing development of a deep fording system for heavy vehicles—a specialized automotive R&D contract rather than supply.
Twelve-month development cycle suggests prototype or system integration work. Scale appears medium-to-large given HIT's defence-industrial context and technical depth required. Notable: NDA prerequisite before specs release indicates classified/sensitive capability; government procurement rules apply; relatively long closure window (mid-2026) suggests staged evaluation.
Who can bid: Bidders must hold valid NTN and Sales Tax registration. Prior HIT pre-qualification or indexation letter required if previously registered with HIT. Government/semi-government contractors must provide registration proof. CEO attestation of CNIC mandatory. NDA signature prerequisite. Typically, PEC registration not mandated for non-construction automotive/R&D contracts, but technical expertise verification by HIT implied.