Outsourcing Operation and Management of Pakistan Railways Concrete Sleeper Factories at Sukkur, Khanewal and Kohat Cantt including Rehabilitation, Upgradation, Maintenance and Operation

Pakistan Railways Concrete Sleeper Factories Directorate Headquarters Office Lahore invites proposals for outsourcing the operation and management of its three existing Concrete Sleeper Factories located at Sukkur, Khanewal, and Kohat Cantt. The contract is for a concession period of 15 years under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The scope includes rehabilitation, upgradation, maintenance, and operation of these factories to ensure efficient production and management during the concession period. Items being procured: - Operation and management of Concrete Sleeper Factories at Sukkur - Operation and management of Concrete Sleeper Factories at Khanewal - Operation and management of Concrete Sleeper Factories at Kohat Cantt - Rehabilitation of factories - Upgradation of facilities - Maintenance and operational services The technical scope requires firms to rehabilitate, upgrade, maintain, and operate the factories in accordance with PPRA rules 36(b) using the Single Stage Two Envelope bidding procedure. The factories are located in three distinct cities, requiring bidders to have the capacity to manage multi-site operations effectively. Pre-qualified firms, companies, or joint ventures (JVs) under the PPP model are eligible to apply. Separate proposals and bid securities are required if applying for more than one factory project. The tender is issued by Pakistan Railways Concrete Sleeper Factories Directorate Headquarters Office Lahore. Interested bidders can obtain RFP/Bidding documents from the office of the Managing Director, Concrete Sleeper Factories, Pakistan Railways, Headquarters Office, Empress Road, Lahore. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 03, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the same office. Technical and financial proposals must be submitted in sealed separate envelopes by 11:00 AM on August 10, 2026. Technical proposals will be opened at 11:30 AM on the same day in the presence of pre-qualified firms or their representatives. Bidders should ensure compliance with all PPRA rules and submit earnest money as bid security. A practical tip for bidders is to attend the pre-bid meeting to clarify any technical or procedural queries and to ensure their proposals fully comply with the PPP model requirements and Single Stage Two Envelope procedure. This will enhance the chances of a successful bid and smooth contract execution.