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Description / Scope of Work
303 Spares Depot EME, Lahore Cantonment, Punjab, invites open competitive bids for procurement of vehicle spares and components as detailed in the attached excel sheet for fiscal year 2026-27 under PPRA Procurement Rules 2004 Rule 21. The procurement is for brand new or reconditioned items intended for C Vehicle category, with all technical features to be offered as mandatory specifications. Quoted rates must remain valid until 31 December 2027 from the date of contract finalization and must be inclusive of all applicable government taxes including General Sales Tax and Income Tax. The country of origin and brand name must be clearly specified for each item quoted, with quotations lacking this information subject to rejection. Rates shall apply throughout Pakistan, though transportation costs may be separately stated for regions outside Lahore Zone. Bidders must submit technical and commercial offers following the single stage two envelope procedure with separate envelopes marked clearly as Financial Proposals and Technical Proposals. A soft copy of commercial offers must be provided separately on CD, with failure to do so resulting in bid disqualification. Technical proposals will be opened on 24 August 2026 at 1130 hours, with last receiving time at 1100 hours the same day.
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This is an open competitive procurement for vehicle spare parts by a defense organization.
The 18-month rate validity and requirement for ITD approval suggest recurring or framework-type supply. Key challenges include mandatory advance samples for quality assessment, strict country-of-origin compliance with penalties for mismatches, trade-link verification to original manufacturers, and bank statements proving financial capacity for bulk purchases. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation including tax filing proof, experience certificates, and authorized dealer credentials. The bid security of Rs 1 million and tight technical submission requirements indicate a formal, high-scrutiny process typical of defense procurement.
Who can bid: Bidders typically must be General Headquarters security-cleared and registered with 303 Spares Depot or another defense organization, though registration can be completed post-award within 10 days. Tax filer status with FBR registration, professional tax, or GST registration is required. Manufacturers or authorized dealers are preferred with supporting documentation. Importers must provide import licenses. Only ITD-approved brands in the vehicle category may be quoted. Typically, bidders must demonstrate relevant experience and past performance with certificate of competence.