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) mode. The scope includes rehabilitation, upgradation, maintenance, and operation of these factories 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 works - Upgradation works - Maintenance works - Operation during concession period The technical scope covers comprehensive management and operational activities at the three concrete sleeper factories. The successful bidder will be responsible for upgrading and maintaining the factories to ensure efficient production and operation throughout the 15-year concession. The factories are located in different cities, requiring coordinated management and technical expertise. Eligibility criteria include being a pre-qualified firm, company, or joint venture under the PPP model. Bidders must comply with PPRA rules 36(b) and submit proposals in a Single Stage Two Envelope (SSTE) bidding procedure. Experience in similar concession projects and relevant technical capabilities are essential. Firms must also provide bid security for each project if applying for more than one. Key dates include a pre-bid meeting on 2026-08-03 at 11:00 AM at the Managing Director/Concrete Sleeper Factories office, Empress Road, Lahore. Technical and financial proposals must be submitted by 11:00 AM on 2026-08-10, with technical proposals opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Submission address is the Managing Director/Concrete Sleeper Factories, Pakistan Railways Headquarters Office, Empress Road, Lahore. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely submission of separate bid securities for each project if applying for multiple factories. This will avoid disqualification and demonstrate compliance with the tender requirements. Also, attending the pre-bid meeting can provide valuable clarifications and improve proposal quality.