Operation and Janitorial Services for Service and Rest Areas on M-3 and M-5 Motorways

This tender invites bids for the operation, management, and janitorial services of multiple service and rest areas located along the M-3 and M-5 motorways in Pakistan. Issued by the National Highway Authority (NHA) in Islamabad, this opportunity covers janitorial contracts for merged site packages and operation and maintenance contracts for sixteen service and rest areas. The scope includes maintaining washrooms and general cleanliness at key motorway locations such as Muridwala, Rohri, Quttub Din Shah, Azampur, Zahirpir, Uch Sharif, Band, and Muhammadpur, ensuring a high standard of hygiene and service for travelers. The work involves managing multiple sites on busy motorway routes, requiring bidders to conduct thorough site assessments despite challenges like foggy weather conditions that previously delayed inspections. The contracts demand efficient manpower deployment and operational management to maintain cleanliness and service quality across both north and south bound service areas. The sites are strategically located on M-3 and M-5, which are vital corridors for transportation, making the maintenance of these rest areas critical for traveler comfort and safety. Bidders should ensure compliance with the National Highway Authority's requirements, including valid FBR registration and ATL status for the financial year 2025-26. While PEC categories are not explicitly required for janitorial services, bidders must adhere to all regulatory and tax obligations to qualify. The tender documents will be updated and made available on the NHA website, reflecting the merged contract packages and revised timelines. The submission deadline for janitorial service bids is set for 26th February 2026 at 1100 hours, with technical bids opening the same day at the NHA Auditorium in Islamabad. For the operation and maintenance contracts, technical bids close on 27th February 2026 at 1100 hours, followed by financial bidding on 3rd March 2026. All submissions must be complete and in the prescribed format, with no claims entertained post-submission. Pro-Tip: Make sure to attend the pre-bid meetings scheduled on 11th February 2026 to clarify any doubts and verify site conditions. Also, carefully review the revised bidding documents on the NHA website to avoid missing critical updates on contract packages and submission requirements.