Refurbishment of 40×105 mm Gun Tk-59 & 69 by Heavy Industries Taxila

Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT), operating under the Supply Chain Management Directorate in Taxila Cantt, Punjab, invites sealed bids for the refurbishment of 40×105 mm Gun Tk-59 & 69 systems. The procurement is conducted on a For Official Use (FOR) basis under PPRA and Ministry of Defence Production rules. This is a specialized defence equipment refurbishment contract with delivery required within two months of contract signing. Tender documents are available on the PPRA website, and the contract scope encompasses technical specifications and delivery schedules detailed in Annexure A.

Eligible bidders must be manufacturers, authorized dealers, distributors, or suppliers possessing a valid National Tax Number (NTN) and Sales Tax Registration where applicable. Bidders must submit photocopies of registration or pre-qualification letters from HIT, DGP, MoDP, or government organizations; attested sales tax and NTN certificates; audit reports for the last three financial years; attested bank statements for one year; attested CNIC of the CEO or Director; trade links with the Original Equipment Manufacturer if applying as a distributor or agent; a judicial certificate worth Rs 100 confirming the firm is not blacklisted, suspended, or debarred; and documentary evidence of contracts executed with government or semi-government organizations in the last three years. A postal order of Rs 2,000 in favour of the Director, Supply Chain Management Directorate, must accompany the technical bid.

Bid submission deadline is 24 August 2026 at 10:30 hours, with bid opening scheduled for 11:00 hours the same day at HIT Taxila, Taxila Cantt. Tender documents can be obtained from the PPRA website. Prospective bidders are encouraged to contact the Supply Chain Management Directorate at Tel: (051) 9315333 Ext 63215/17, Tel: (051) 9315386, or Email: scm.for_hit@margallahil.com for clarifications on nomenclature, specifications, or tender conditions well before the bid opening date.

This is a specialized defence equipment refurbishment contract for 40×105 mm artillery gun systems—a niche, high-security procurement unlikely to suit general contractors. The two-month delivery window post-contract is achievable for refurbishment work but tight for sourcing if components are required. The Rs 2,000 bid fee is minimal relative to contract value. Three years of prior government project experience is mandatory, and OEM authorization for distributors is non-negotiable, strongly limiting the bidder pool to established defence suppliers or authorized agents with proven track record.

Who can bid: Bidders must hold valid NTN and Sales Tax Registration. Pre-qualification or registration with HIT, DGP, or MoDP is required. Typically, firms must also hold PEC registration if any civil/structural work is involved, though defence supply contracts often operate outside PEC scope. Three years' prior contract experience with government or semi-government organizations is mandatory. OEM trade links required for distributors/agents. No blacklisting, suspension, or debarment by any government organization is permitted.