This tender invites qualified suppliers and contractors in Lahore to provide construction materials, vehicle and machinery spares, plant shifting, and bitumen carriage services for National Logistics Cell (NLC) Asphalt Plants. The scope covers supply of A quality construction materials based on Job Mix Formula (JMF), maintenance spares for vehicles, plants and machinery, and transportation of bitumen from Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Muzaffargarh to asphalt plants in Lahore, Sargodha, and Faisalabad. The work involves complex logistics and supply chain management across multiple cities, requiring expertise in handling heavy machinery and bulk materials. Suppliers must ensure timely delivery and quality compliance for materials like crushed stone, stone dust, and bitumen carriage. The shifting of plant and machinery demands careful planning to avoid operational downtime at the asphalt plants. The engineering challenges include maintaining material quality during transit and coordinating with multiple refinery sources. Bidders should hold valid NTN and GST registrations and must not be blacklisted or involved in litigation with government departments. Compliance with PEC categories and FBR/ATL status for the fiscal year 2025-26 is essential. Contractors are advised to prepare their technical and financial bids carefully, ensuring all documentation including Earnest Money and Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) are in order. The submission deadline is set for 23 February 2026 at 11:30 AM, with bid opening at 12:00 PM on the same day. Bids must be delivered physically to the HQ Project Directorate Centre NLC, Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore. Interested parties can contact the Manager Procurement at 042-99232687 during office hours for clarifications. Pro-Tip: Make sure to verify the latest PPRA rules and check the newspaper advertisement for specific stamp duty and Earnest Money requirements, which are often overlooked and can lead to disqualification.