Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
Pakistan Ordnance Factories invites sealed quotations from qualified foreign suppliers for the supply of materials, plant and machinery as detailed in the tender schedule. This foreign supplies tender, reference 0003/FP/HVN/57 dated 16 October 2026, is open to international bidders and will be evaluated under the Single Stage two envelope method as per PPRA rules. Quotations must be submitted electronically via www.ebidding.pof.gov.pk before 30 minutes prior to tender opening on 24 November 2026 at 10:30 hours at the Bidding Centre adjacent to Rabita Hall, POF Wah Cantt in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Late submissions will not be entertained.
Bidders must submit technical details, literatures and brochures for plant and machinery items in a separate technical offer envelope, while commercial terms including FOB pricing, delivery schedule and payment mode should be in the commercial offer envelope. The quotation must remain valid for at least 90 days from tender opening date and should hold good for reduced or enhanced quantities. Foreign bidders are required to provide a Bid Securing Declaration along with their offer. Conditional or alternative offers will be ignored. All quotations should be based on FOB terms with PNSC shipment; C&F quotations are acceptable if no PNSC service exists in the origin country. Air and sea freight must be stated separately and insurance premium should not be included in the quoted price.
Successful bidders must furnish a Performance Bond at up to 10% of FOB contract value within 45 days of letter of credit opening, valid for 12 months thereafter, unless the FOB value is less than US$3,000. Payment will be made by irrevocable letter of credit with 90% released on submission of despatch documents and 10% on receipt and acceptance of stores. All deliveries must be completed by the specified date; failure to deliver may result in liquidated damages up to 2% per month with a 10% maximum of contract value, contract cancellation, or purchase from alternative suppliers at bidder's expense. Tender samples may be required within two weeks of notification.
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Pakistan Ordnance Factories is calling international bids for foreign supplies of materials and plant/machinery through a two-envelope system.
The tender is open-ended regarding scope and value with no schedule details visible in this notice. Foreign bidders must provide bid securing declarations and separate technical and commercial offers. Payment is by letter of credit with 90/10 split. Performance bonds up to 10% of FOB value are mandatory unless contract value is under US$3,000. The deadline is tight, with submission by 24 November 2026 via electronic portal only. This appears to be a standing tender framework rather than a one-off purchase.
Who can bid: Foreign suppliers registered in their country of origin are eligible. Bidders must provide a Bid Securing Declaration. The notice does not specify PEC registration, SECP or NTN requirements for foreign bidders; typically foreign suppliers are assessed on technical capability, manufacturer credentials and bank guarantee instruments rather than local registration.