Provision of Poling Van Services for Locomotive Crews in Rawalpindi

The Divisional Superintendent Office, Pakistan Railways, Rawalpindi (Ministry of Railways) invites bids for the provision of Poling Van services for Locomotive Crews in Rawalpindi. This contract covers pick and drop services from Loco Shed Rawalpindi to the Railway station and back, including provision of a driver and box porter. The agreement is for one year with the possibility of extension for an additional year by mutual consent. Items being procured: - Poling Van services for Locomotive Crews - Pick and drop service from Loco Shed RWP to Railway station and back - Driver and Box Porter The contractor must provide a registered vehicle model 2018 or newer in good condition, with a valid driving license for the driver. Subletting is not allowed. The service is to be provided in Rawalpindi, Punjab province. Eligible bidders must be registered taxpayers with NADRA citizenship verification, FBR NTN, and GST registration. Bid security in the form of Call Deposit or Bank Guarantee is required. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Manual submissions will not be accepted. The bid opening will occur on the same day at 12:30 PM on EPADS. The procurement will follow the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique under the Public Procurement Rules, 2026. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents available on EPADS and ensure compliance with all eligibility and qualification criteria. The contract includes performance guarantees and liquidated damages clauses. For successful participation, bidders should ensure timely submission of bid security and adherence to all procedural requirements. One practical tip: Register early on EPADS v2.0 and review the tutorial video to avoid last-minute technical issues during bid submission.