FOR Kit Items and Aluminum Items for APC Talha-I Manufacturing by Heavy Industries Limited

Heavy Industries Limited, a premier defence manufacturing organization in Punjab, invites sealed tenders from reputed firms possessing NTN Certificates for the supply of FOR Kit Items and Aluminum Items required for the manufacturing of APC Talha-I armoured personnel carriers. The tender is issued under reference CPB/26/Ind-02/RT-357/FOR/Misc Items/APCs/Com/HIT dated 27 July 2026 and covers procurement of 240 total items, comprising 201 aluminum items and 39 FOR kit items, to be supplied on a Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) basis. Delivery is required within 45 days after signing of the contract. The procurement process is governed by PPRA and Ministry of Defence Procurement (MoDP) rules and will be conducted on a single stage, two envelope bidding basis.

Bidders must possess valid NTN and Sales Tax registration certificates and provide photocopy of HIT pre-qualification or indexation letters, attested CNIC of the Managing Director, audited financial statements for the last three financial years, bank statements for the preceding year, and certification from an Oath Commissioner that the firm is neither a defaulter nor blacklisted by any government organization. Distributors and agents must produce evidence of trade links with the original equipment manufacturer. Bid security will be required as specified in the bidding documents. A non-refundable payment of Rs. 3,000 must be deposited with the Commercial Directorate tendering cell for collection of Standard Bidding Documents.

Bidding documents containing detailed terms and conditions may be collected from the Commercial Directorate, HIT Taxila Cantt (contact: 0304-9080867) on any working day or downloaded from the website. Sealed bids must be submitted on 19 August 2026 at 1030 hours, with tender opening scheduled for the same day at 1100 hours in the presence of firm representatives. All participating firms are expressly required to quote rates for aluminum items according to the given size specifications or per item; failure to comply will result in technical disqualification. For further information, bidders should contact Deputy Assistant Director (Procurement) Muhammad Usama Habib Shah at 0304-9080867 or 0347-8985285.

Heavy Industries Limited seeks suppliers of aluminum stock and FOR kit components for large-scale APC Talha-I vehicle production. The contract involves 201 distinct aluminum items in various specifications (5052, 5086, 5083 alloys; sheets and armor plates) and 39 FOR kit items across 240 line items. Delivery must be completed within 45 days of contract signature, indicating urgent manufacturing support. Note: aluminum item pricing must follow specified dimensions precisely or face disqualification—bidders lacking exact stock or cutting capability should not apply. HIT pre-qualification or prior indexation is mandatory, restricting competition to vendors already approved by the organization.

Who can bid: Bidders must hold valid NTN and Sales Tax registration. Photocopy of HIT Registration, Pre-qualification, or Indexation letter is mandatory. For distributors and agents, evidence of OEM trade link required. Three years' audited accounts and one year's bank statements must be provided. An Oath Commissioner certificate confirming no government blacklisting or default status is compulsory. Typically, firms supplying aluminum and fastener items to defence establishments should have relevant quality certifications and demonstrated experience with similar material supply contracts.