Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The Directorate of Procurement (Navy) invites sealed tenders for the procurement of 5.56mm assault rifles along with accessories, under barrel grenade launchers, and 5.56mm ammunition rounds. This defence procurement is issued under PPRA Rules 2004 and DPP&I-35 (Edition 2024) governing conditions. The tender reference is B2609360253 with an IT opening date of 12 November 2026. The scope encompasses supply of complete weapon systems with associated munitions to meet naval operational requirements across Pakistan.
Bidders must be registered or willing to register with the Directorate General of Defence Purchases (DGDP) to qualify for contract award. Technical and financial capability assessment will be conducted prior to award. Firms must submit bank challans of Rs. 200 for DGDP-registered entities or Rs. 300 for all other firms as earnest money security. All documentation must include manufacturer authorization letters where applicable, DGDP registration certificates if held, tax filing proof, and duly signed compliance forms (DP-1, DP-2, DP-3). Security clearance will be mandatory before final contract execution.
Bidders must submit proposals in three separate sealed envelopes containing technical offer in duplicate with all mandatory compliance documentation, earnest money deposit, and commercial offer with principal invoice. Technical offers must be opened first at the specified date and time, with commercial offers evaluated only for technically accepted bids. Tender documents can be obtained from the Directorate of Procurement (Navy) through Bahria Gate, Near SNIDS Centre, Naval Residential Complex. Inquiries should be directed to the P-36/FOB Section at 051-9262307 or via email to adpn36@paknavy.gov.pk.
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Pakistan Navy is procuring 5.56mm assault rifles with supporting ammunition and accessories—a substantial defence acquisition suggesting batch procurement for fleet capability modernization.
The tender structure follows strict two-envelope (technical then commercial) evaluation, meaning technical compliance is prerequisite; non-compliance on specifications or documentation risks automatic rejection regardless of pricing competitiveness. DGDP registration is mandatory or must be undertaken before award. The Rs. 200–300 earnest money requirement is relatively modest, but security clearance delays could extend the procurement timeline significantly. Bidders should verify exact rifle specifications and ammunition compatibility requirements against IT annexes before committing resources.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered with DGDP (Directorate General of Defence Purchases) or willing to register before contract award. Typically, defence suppliers must hold valid NTN, PEC category N-5 or higher for manufacturing/supply credentials, and proof of tax compliance. Foreign manufacturers must provide authorized agency agreements. All firms must pass security vetting. Medical/pharmaceutical registrations (DRAP) are not applicable to this defence equipment tender.