Pre-qualification for Conversion, Retrofitting and Outsourcing of ZBTK/BTK LPG Wagons

Pakistan Railways invites interested parties to submit Pre-qualification Documents for participation in the open competitive auction for conversion, retrofitting, outsourcing of freight and utilization of ZBTK / BTK wagon underframes for transportation of imported LPG. This procurement is managed by Pakistan Railways Headquarters Office located on Empress Road, Lahore. Items being procured: - Conversion and retrofitting of ZBTK / BTK LPG Wagons - Up to 02 Rakes - 30+ Wagons per Rake Loading points include Port Qasim, Keamari (East Wharf / West Wharf / SAPT), and any other approved yard in Karachi. Unloading points include Faisalabad, Multan, Lahore / Mughalpura, and any other approved up-country destinations. The agreement tenure is 10 + 5 years, indicating a long-term contract for the successful bidder. The scope involves technical expertise in wagon conversion and retrofitting to safely transport LPG by rail, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. Eligibility criteria and detailed terms and conditions, including Earnest Money, FBR/ATL registration, and PEC category requirements, are available in the Prequalification Documents. These documents can be downloaded from the official Pakistan Railways website. Key dates include the pre-bid meeting on 18 November 2026 at 11:00 AM at Pakistan Railways Headquarters Office, Empress Road, Lahore. The last date for submission of prequalification documents is 17 December 2026 at 11:00 AM, to be submitted at the Office of the Chief Marketing Manager, Pakistan Railways Headquarters Office, Empress Road, Lahore. A practical tip for bidders is to thoroughly review the prequalification documents and ensure all technical and financial requirements are met before submission to avoid disqualification. Early submission is advised to accommodate any clarifications or amendments.