Operation, Management & Maintenance Contracts for NHA Service and Rest Areas on M-3 and M-5

The National Highway Authority (NHA) Islamabad invites bids for the operation, management, and maintenance (OM&M) contracts of service and rest areas located on the M-3 and M-5 motorways. These contracts are offered on an advance net guaranteed revenue basis for a period of five (05) years. The sites included are: - Muridwala Service Area (North & South Bound) KM-974 (M-3) - Rohri Service Area (North & South Bound) KM-397 (M-5) - Quttub Din Shah Service Area (North & South Bound) KM-460 (M-5) - Azampur Service Area (North & South Bound) KM-528 (M-5) - Zahirpir Service Area (North & South Bound) KM-609 (M-5) - Uch Sharif Service Area (North & South Bound) KM-679 (M-5) - Band Rest Area (North & South Bound) KM-495 (M-5) - Muhammadpur Rest Area (North & South Bound) KM-562 (M-5) Each area will be awarded as a separate contract. Operators must maintain all amenities and installations in proper operational condition and hand over inventory without claims for repair or maintenance costs at contract completion. Bidding documents with detailed terms and conditions can be obtained from the Director (FR/HB) at NHA Headquarters Islamabad after Monday, September 14, 2026, upon payment of Rs. 5,000/- non-refundable pay order in favor of NHA Road Maintenance Account, Islamabad. Documents are also downloadable free of cost from www.nha.gov.pk. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Friday, September 18, 2026, at 1130 hours in the NHA Auditorium Islamabad. Technical and financial bids must be submitted by Wednesday, September 30, 2026, till 1100 hours at the same venue. Technical bids will be opened at 1130 hours the same day, followed by evaluation and opening of financial bids of technically qualified bidders. Bidders must be on the Active Taxpayer List. NHA reserves the right to reject any or all proposals as per PPRA rules. All firms are advised to register on EPADS at www.procure.gov.pk as manual hard copy bids will be eliminated in upcoming procurements. This advertisement is also available on the PPRA website www.ppra.org.pk. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS and prepare your technical and financial bids meticulously to avoid disqualification during evaluation.