Consultancy Services for Project Management and Construction Supervision for Pakistan Railways Main Line-1 Karachi-Rohri Section

Pakistan Railways invites Expression of Interest (EOI) for Consultancy Services for Project Management and Construction Supervision of the Main Line-1 (Karachi-Rohri Section) Upgradation Project. This project involves upgrading approximately 480 km of the Karachi-Rohri section of ML-1, including civil and track works, bridges and culverts, stations and yards, and signaling and telecommunications systems. The Ministry of Railways will act as the Executing Agency, while Pakistan Railways is the Implementing Agency through the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) based in Lahore. Items being procured: - Consultancy Services for Project Management and Construction Supervision - Expert Input/Person-months: International 612, National 650, Total 1262 - Duration of assignment: 72 months starting 1st Quarter 2027 The consultancy will provide unified project management and construction supervision across multiple civil and track works packages, including signaling and telecommunication. The work will be executed under FIDIC Red and Yellow Books. Responsibilities include project management, planning, scheduling, quality assurance, procurement support, contract administration, review of contractor submissions, interface coordination, environmental and social safeguards, health and safety, risk management, and institutional capacity building. Interested firms must demonstrate technical competence, management competence, and geographical experience, with emphasis on experience in ADB-financed projects, FIDIC contract administration, and large complex railway or transport infrastructure projects. Experience in live railway construction supervision, multi-contract and civil/railway-systems interface management, claims and dispute management, and environmental and social safeguards is also required. EOI submissions must be made online via the Asian Development Bank's Consultant Management System (CMS) by 21st October 2026 (Manila, Philippines Time). Firms must register on CMS and submit using the online template. Assistance is available via email cmshelp@adb.org. Further details and the Terms of Reference can be downloaded from the ADB website. This advertisement is also available on Pakistan Railways and PPRA websites. Bidders are advised to carefully prepare their technical proposals in line with the ADB Procurement Policy and ensure timely online submission to avoid disqualification. The contact for queries is the Project Director/Team Leader at Pakistan Railways, Lahore.