Supply, Installation and Commissioning of CNC Gantry Milling Machine for Railway Bogies

This tender invites bids for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a CNC Gantry Milling Machine at Carriage Factory Islamabad, Pakistan Railways. The project is based in Islamabad Capital Territory and issued by Pakistan Railways. The machine is intended for heavy-duty machining of railway bogies, including diesel electric locomotives, carriages, and wagons, with high precision and accuracy. The scope includes supply, civil works for foundations, installation, commissioning, and a 24-month warranty period. The machine must meet stringent technical specifications including ISO and UIC certifications, and be capable of machining steel grades like Q355NHE and S355J2W(H) with dimensional accuracy of ±0.01mm. The CNC system should be reliable, user-friendly, and supported locally with service centers in Pakistan. The tender requires the supplier to have at least 15 years of manufacturing experience with similar machines and provide performance certificates from multiple countries. The machine must be robust, designed for tropical conditions, and include safety features such as automatic tool retraction and diagnostic systems. The supplier is responsible for turnkey delivery including civil foundation works, which must comply with PEC regulations and OEM guidelines. The tender also mandates training for four personnel at the purchaser's premises and provision of spare parts and software support for up to 10 years. The delivery schedule is within 12 months of contract effectiveness, with commissioning within 3 months of arrival. Bidders must comply with PEC registration, provide a 5% performance security, and submit a 10% warranty bond. Payment will be made through a letter of credit. The tender follows PPRA rules with a bid validity of 150 days and requires bid security of US$42,820. The evaluation criteria emphasize OEM supply record, experience, financial position, and certifications with a minimum technical score of 70%. Submission deadline is **March 11, 2026**, with bid opening shortly after. Bids must be submitted online via EPADS with physical bid security delivered to the Director Procurement office. The physical address for submission and bid opening is Pakistan Railways, Carriage Factory, Admin Block, Sector I-11, Islamabad. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid includes all required documentation including manufacturer's authorization, detailed technical data, and compliance certificates. Pay special attention to the civil works documentation and PEC registration to avoid disqualification. Also, verify the freight charges certificate from PNSC as per tender instructions to avoid pricing errors.