Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) invites quotations for indigenous supplies under Tender Enquiry No. 0003/LP/DS/56. The tender is issued by the Government of Pakistan and covers procurement of materials and plant and machinery as detailed in the schedule. Quotations must be submitted electronically on www.ebidding.pof.gov.pk before 30 minutes prior to the opening time. The tender will be opened at 11:30 hours on 26 August 2026 at the Bid Centre adjacent to Rabita Hall, POF Wah Cantonment, Punjab. This procurement follows the PPRA Rule 36(b) single-stage two-envelope method for open competitive bidding, with technical and commercial evaluation conducted strictly as per PPRA rules.
Bidders must be registered or unregistered firms capable of supplying the specified items. Bid security requirements vary by firm category: registered and indexed firms require 2% of quoted value (maximum Rs. 0.5 million), registered or unindexed firms require 3% (maximum Rs. 0.75 million), and unregistered firms require 5% (maximum Rs. 1.00 million). Quotations must remain valid for at least 90 days from the tender opening date and should be based on free-on-rail delivery inclusive of packing and forwarding charges, or free delivery at POF stores at Wah Cantonment with Octroi duty payable by the supplier. Taxes and duties must be shown separately with references to registration or relevant authority.
Bid documents are available at the Bid Centre. Tenders must be accompanied by a non-refundable tender fee of Rs. 500 in the form of a crossed postal order or pay order in favour of the Director-Admin-POFs, Wah Cantonment. A tender sample, strictly according to the specification provided, must accompany the offer unless the bidder is an established and reputable firm with previous satisfactory supplies. The performance bond will not exceed 10% of the contract value in the form of a deposit at call receipt or bank guarantee. Unsuccessful bidders' bid money will be returned upon opening of commercial offers, while successful bidders must provide the performance bond within 10 days.
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POF seeks indigenous supplies via two-envelope competitive bidding with opening scheduled for 26 August 2026.
The tender encompasses both materials and plant/machinery, with delivery on free-on-rail basis or free delivery at Wah Cantonment stores. Bid security requirements are tiered by firm registration status, ranging from 2–5% of quoted value. Quotations must include technical details, delivery schedules, and signed undertakings. A tender sample is typically required unless the supplier has established track record. The procurement appears to be one-off based on standard tender structure, though quantity details are not visible in the notice.
Who can bid: Bidders may be registered, indexed, or unregistered firms. Typically, suppliers must hold National Tax Number (NTN) registration and relevant business registration certificates. Firms must be capable of meeting technical specifications and delivery schedules as outlined. Government organizations, production units, state-owned enterprises, and welfare projects may request waiver of bid security from the Director General (C). No specific professional licensing mentioned for this supplies tender.