Velocity Barrel Procurement for Armoured Ballistic and Blast Testing Facility by HIT Taxila

Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT), through its Supply Chain Management Directorate located in Taxila Cantt, Punjab, invites sealed tenders from reputed firms holding valid NTN certificates for the procurement of a Velocity Barrel for the Armoured Ballistic and Blast Testing Facility. The tender is issued under Tender No. 5652/IT-5505/2026-27/FOB/ARDIC/SCM dated 21 July 2026, with procurement to be executed in accordance with PPRA and Ministry of Defence Production rules. The delivery period is six months after signing of the contract, on FOB (Free on Board) basis. Detailed specifications are provided in Appendix-I to Annexure A of the bidding document.

Bidders must be registered with NTN and possess a valid Registration or Pre-qualification Letter from HIT. Eligible firms must submit attested copies of NTN and Sales Tax registration certificates, audit reports for the last three financial years, bank statements for the preceding twelve months, attested CNIC of the Managing Director, and evidence of trade linkage with the Original Equipment Manufacturer in case of distributors or agents. A non-blacklisting certificate issued on judicial paper worth Rs 100 and attested by an Oath Commissioner is mandatory. Bidders must also demonstrate relevant experience with government or semi-government organisations from the last three years. A postal order of Rs 2,000 must accompany the technical bid.

The sealed tender submission deadline is 31 August 2026 at 10:30 hours, with bid opening scheduled for 11:00 hours the same day at the Supply Chain Management Directorate. Annexures and additional documents are available from the directorate on any working day. Prospective bidders are encouraged to contact ARIDC (Tel: 051-9315188 Ext 63011, Email: ARDIC_hit@Margallahil.com) or the Supply Chain Management Directorate (Tel: 051-9315333 Ext 63211, Email: scm.fob_hit@margallahil.com) for clarifications regarding specifications and tender conditions well before the closing date.

HIT seeks a specialist velocity measurement barrel for a defence testing facility—a precision component likely involving technical certifications and defence-sector credibility. The six-month delivery window is moderate but suggests manufacturing or sourcing complexity. The Rs 2,000 bid fee and emphasis on OEM trade linkage indicate this is not a commodity purchase but a semi-technical or licensed supply. Recurring testing facility demand is probable, making this potentially a recurrent procurement stream if contract performs well.

Who can bid: NTN registration mandatory; applicants must hold HIT pre-qualification or indexation letter. Defence sector procurement typically requires that firms be free from blacklisting by any government agency. Distributors and agents must provide original trade linkage documentation with the OEM. Typically, defence suppliers require valid security clearances and demonstrated three-year track record with government clients.