Indigenous supplies procurement by Pakistan Ordnance Factories, Wah Cantt

Pakistan Ordnance Factories invites quotations for indigenous supplies under Tender Enquiry No. 0005/LP/HVN/56, dated 24 July 2026. This is an open competitive bidding process for materials and supplies to be delivered free on rail to POF's stores at Havelian, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The procurement follows the Single Stage two envelope method as per PPRA Rule 36(b), with technical and commercial evaluation conducted strictly according to PPRA rules. Contract award will be made to the most advantageous bidder. Quotations must be submitted electronically via www.ebidding.pof.gov.pk before 30 minutes prior to the opening time.

Eligible bidders must submit quotations accompanied by bid security in the form of deposit at call receipt, pay order, or banker cheque from a scheduled bank. Bid security amounts vary: registered and indexed firms must provide 2% of quoted value (maximum Rs. 0.5 million), registered and unindexed firms 3% (maximum Rs. 0.75 million), and unregistered firms 5% (maximum Rs. 1.0 million). Government organizations and state-owned enterprises may request waiver of bid security. A non-refundable tender fee of Rs. 500 must accompany the tender as a crossed postal or pay order in favour of the Director-Admin-POFs, Wah Cantt. Successful bidders must provide a performance bond not exceeding 10% of contract value. Quotations must remain valid for at least 90 days from the date of opening and should hold good for any reduced or enhanced quantities without notice.

Bid opening is scheduled for 11 August 2026 at 10:30 hours at the Bid Centre adjacent to Rabita Hall, POF Wah Cantt. Electronic submission on www.ebidding.pof.gov.pk closes 30 minutes before opening; late tenders will not be entertained. Tenderers may witness the opening or depute a representative with letter of authority. Suppliers must furnish Professional Tax clearance certificates from Excise and Taxation Department and provide necessary information regarding hazardous effects on the environment. Offers without requisite information or not conforming to tender enquiry requirements shall be ignored. Inspection will be conducted at the supplier's cost using their facilities; stores will be subject to warranty and inspection on receipt.

Pakistan Ordnance Factories is procuring indigenous materials and supplies for delivery to Havelian. The procurement uses open competitive bidding with electronic submission. No specific quantities or values are disclosed in this notice—bidders must consult the detailed schedule. Bid security requirements are tiered by firm registration status (2–5% of quoted value). The tight submission deadline (30 minutes before 10:30 opening) and electronic-only submission method require advance preparation. This appears to be a one-off procurement rather than a framework contract.

Who can bid: Eligible bidders include registered indexed, registered unindexed, and unregistered firms, as well as government organizations and state-owned enterprises. All suppliers must hold NTN registration and furnish Professional Tax clearance from Excise and Taxation Department. Quotations must include separate breakdown of taxes and duties with supporting references. Typically, bidders are also expected to hold relevant industry certifications or prior satisfactory supply record.