Supply of Task Vehicles Filters Under Framework Contract by National Logistics Corporation

National Logistics Corporation invites sealed bids for the supply of task vehicles filters under a closed framework agreement with reference NL-1. The procurement covers filters needed on a continuous or repeated basis throughout Pakistan, with delivery required to multiple locations including Rawalpindi, Lahore, Gujranwala and Karachi on a Federal basis. Prices must be quoted on an FOR basis and will remain valid for one year from the date of Letter of Award, with the framework agreement itself valid for one year and extendable for up to six additional months across two terms by mutual agreement. Quantities may be adjusted upward or downward by NLC headquarters as operational requirements change, and the winning supplier must be capable of delivering even single-unit orders as demanded.

Eligible bidders include Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and authorized dealers of OEMs with local production facilities within Pakistan. All bidders must be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue and listed on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL). For imported items, firms must provide agency agreements, certificates of conformance, principal proforma invoices without pricing, and OEM certificates indicating all parts are brand new from current production. Bidders must submit a tender fee and bid security as specified, together with an authority letter from the manufacturer authorizing participation, a trade price list showing current published rates, and references from customers to whom similar filters have been supplied within the previous two years. Filters must have manufacture dates not older than six months at the time of delivery to the consignee.

Bids will be evaluated under the Single Stage Two Envelopes procedure as per PPRA Rule 36(b). The tender notice has been advertised on the PPRA website and in two national daily newspapers. Technical bids must include complete printed technical specifications, original brochures in English (photocopies are not acceptable), and confirmation that technical details are available on the manufacturer's official website. Bidders must complete the Bid Qualification Criteria listed in Annex A of the tender document. Any bid that fails to meet eligibility criteria, does not comply with special instructions, lacks complete technical documentation, is submitted late, or is from a blacklisted organization will be rejected. The winning firm will be required to pay stamp duties at 0.25 percent of the contract value upon execution of the framework agreement.

This is a one-year framework contract for automotive filters with potential extension to 18 months, requiring supply to four major Pakistani cities on an as-needed basis. The contract structure demands suppliers handle variable quantities including single-unit orders, with prices frozen for the full year and stamp duty liability on the winning bidder. OEM authorization is mandatory and non-negotiable. The requirement for references from similar supply in the past two years and strict manufacture date limits (maximum six months old) indicate NLC wants proven, recent-production capability. This suits established filter distributors or OEM representatives with active customer bases.

Who can bid: Only FBR-registered suppliers on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) are eligible. Bidders must be either OEMs or authorized OEM dealers with local production facilities in Pakistan. An authority letter from the manufacturer is mandatory. Typically, suppliers must hold valid business registration (SECP), valid NTN, and no blacklisting history from government or private organizations.