Balance Work of Periodic Maintenance Contract at Risk and Cost of Defaulted Contractor on N-5

The National Highway Authority (NHA) Lahore office is procuring the balance work of a periodic maintenance contract on the N-5 highway, specifically the section from KM 1085 to KM 1092. This procurement involves completing structural overlay works and other maintenance activities previously assigned to a defaulted contractor. The project is critical for maintaining the highway's safety and operational standards. The scope includes structural overlay and periodic maintenance along the specified stretch of the N-5, requiring experienced contractors with PEC Category C-3 or above and specialization codes CE-01 and CE-10. Bidders must be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue and appear on the Active Taxpayers List. The contract demands technical and financial competence to ensure timely and quality completion. Bidding documents are available for free download from 30th June 2026 on the official e-bidding website. The submission deadline is 9th July 2026 at 1100 hours, with technical bids opening the same day at 1130 hours. The submission must be electronic via the e-procurement system, as manual bids will no longer be accepted. Contact details for queries include phone 042-99232565 and email dircoord-cz@nha.gov.pk. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely EPADS registration on www.eprocure.gov.pk to avoid disqualification. Also, carefully prepare the Technical Bid and Financial Bid separately as per the Single Stage - Two Envelope procedure to meet all compliance requirements. This tender offers a significant opportunity for contractors specializing in highway maintenance to engage in a high-value government project under the National Highway Authority.