Maintenance and Operation of Track Tamping Machines, Material Lorries, Cranes, and Sleeper Exchange Machines

The Pakistan Railways Headquarters Office Lahore invites experienced and eligible firms for the maintenance and operation of specialized railway machinery in Lahore. This procurement is under the Single Stage - Two Envelope Procedure as per Rule 36(b) of the PPRA Rules, 2004. The scope includes maintenance and operation of track tamping machines of series 30-12, material lorries, kirow cranes, lightweight tamping machines, and sleeper exchange machines. Items being procured: - Maintenance and operation of Track Tamping Machines series 30-12 - Material lorries - Kirow cranes - Lightweight tamping machines - Sleeper exchange machines The technical scope covers comprehensive upkeep and operational readiness of the listed machinery to ensure efficient railway track maintenance. Eligible bidders must be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) and appear on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). A bid security in the form of Call Deposit Receipt (CDR), Bank Guarantee, or Pay Order in favor of FA & CAO/ PR, Pakistan Railways, Headquarters Office Lahore, is mandatory. Bids must be submitted electronically via the E-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS version 2.0) at www.epads.gov.pk. Additionally, the original bid security must be physically submitted to the office of the Deputy Chief Engineer/ Track, Pakistan Railways, Headquarters Office Lahore before tender opening. A sealed hard copy of the technical bid is also required to be deposited in the tender box at the same office by 10:30 AM on 23-11-2026. Bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 10-11-2026 at 11:00 AM at the Deputy Chief Engineer/ Track Office, Headquarters Office Lahore. Interested firms and joint ventures are encouraged to attend. For successful participation, bidders should ensure timely registration on EPADS and PPRA portals and comply strictly with bid security submission requirements. Early preparation of bid documents and bid security is advised to avoid last-minute issues.