Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The National Logistics Corporation (NLC), a government organization under the Government of Pakistan, invites sealed tenders for the supply of one 60-ton capacity crane on FOR (Free on Rail) SOST basis. The procurement is open to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and authorized dealers with backup support services and sustained financial capability in Pakistan. The tender document specifies that quoted equipment must be branded and brand new, with right-hand drive configuration where a vehicle is involved. Bidders must submit complete technical specifications, English-language technical brochures, software documentation, and certification regarding component origins from the OEM.
Eligibility requirements mandate that local suppliers and manufacturers must be registered on the Active Tax Payer List (ATL) of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). Bidders must submit a tender fee and bid security as specified in the detailed tender schedule (NL-2). The OEM must provide certification that all major assemblies and components, including tyres, are sourced from the same origin or region, and specifically certify that no Indian-made parts have been fitted. Financial quotes must be submitted in separate sealed envelopes for each equipment item.
Tenders must reach HQ NLC at Harding Road, RA Bazar near AFIRM, Rawalpindi by the date and time specified in the tender notice, submitted by hand or post in double covers with separate technical and commercial envelopes. The contractor's responsibilities include equipment commissioning, warranty provision up to international standards, after-sales support including spare parts and maintenance services for two years, free filters and consumables for maintenance, and six-monthly inspection and certification of serviceability. Any non-compliance with special conditions or late submission may result in automatic rejection, and defaulters may face bid security forfeiture, performance guarantee confiscation, and future tender participation bans.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
NLC is procuring a single 60-ton mobile or stationary crane (equipment type not explicitly clarified) on delivered-to-SOST basis.
This appears a one-off capital purchase rather than recurring. Critical constraints include mandatory OEM involvement or authorized dealership with Pakistani backup, FBR tax registration for local firms, and strict component-origin certification excluding Indian parts—suggesting protectionist intent. Two-year maintenance bundling and six-monthly free inspections add service liability. The notice's emphasis on right-hand drive and detailed anti-substitution clauses signals quality assurance concerns. Tight compliance requirements and multiple sealed envelopes mean substantial administrative preparation is essential; offers by fax or email are automatically rejected.
Who can bid: OEMs or OEM-authorized dealers with Pakistan-based support services may participate. Local suppliers and manufacturers must be on FBR's Active Tax Payer List. The OEM must provide origin certification for all major assemblies and components and explicitly certify absence of Indian-made parts. Typically, crane suppliers would also require equipment-specific operating licenses or certifications (e.g., from regulatory bodies), though this notice does not specify such requirements.