Operation, Management & Maintenance Contract for Naran Rest Area on N-15

The National Highway Authority (NHA) invites bids for the operation, management, and maintenance of the already established Naran Rest Area located at KM-124, NBC on the Mansehra - Naran - Jalkhand - Chillas (MNJC) Road, N-15. This contract is offered on an advance net guaranteed revenue basis and will be awarded as a separate contract for a period of three (03) years. Items being procured: - Operation, Management & Maintenance (OM&M) of Naran Rest Area The successful operator will be responsible for maintaining all amenities and installations in a properly maintained and operational condition, handing over the inventory to NHA at contract completion without any claims for repair or maintenance costs. Bidding documents detailing terms, conditions, and scope can be obtained from the office of the Director (FR/HB) at NHA Headquarters, Islamabad, during office hours after Monday, August 31, 2026, upon payment of Rs. 5,000/- (non-refundable) via pay order in favor of NHA Road Maintenance Account, Islamabad. Bidding documents are also available free of cost on NHA's official website (www.nha.gov.pk). A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 08, 2026, at 1130 hours in the NHA Auditorium, Islamabad. Technical and financial bids must be submitted by Wednesday, September 16, 2026, till 1400 hours at the same venue. Technical bids will be opened on the submission day, followed by technical evaluation. Financial bids of technically qualified bidders will be opened and publicly announced subsequently. Prospective bidders must be on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL). All firms are advised to register on EPADS (PPRA) at www.eprocure.gov.pk immediately, as manual bids (hard copy) will be eliminated in upcoming procurements. This advertisement is also available on the PPRA website at www.ppra.org.pk. Bidders should ensure timely submission and compliance with all requirements. A practical tip is to attend the pre-bid meeting to clarify any doubts and understand the contract scope fully, which can improve bid quality and chances of success.