Procurement of SS Round etc - 28 Items by Pakistan Railways

Pakistan Railways, a Federal Government Department, invites competitive sealed bids from original manufacturers, authorized distributors, suppliers, and contractors registered with Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments and active on the Federal Board of Revenue's Active Taxpayers List. The procurement is for goods described in the bidding documents under Single Stage One/Two Envelops Procedure of Public Procurement Rules-2004. Items being procured: - SS Round etc (28 items total) Bidders must be registered on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 and submit bids electronically through EPADS before the closing date. Bids must be accompanied by bid security in the form of Pay Order, Call at Deposit, Bank Guarantee, or other acceptable forms as specified. The procurement will follow Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in line with Public Procurement Rules 2004 and related regulations. The bidding documents, terms, conditions, and specifications are available on the EPADS portal. Vendors not yet registered on EPADS v2.0 may register via https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for registration is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) is not notified for this procurement. Notifications and updates are available on the procuring agency's website and www.ppra.org.pk. The tender closing date is 22nd September 2026 at 10:30 AM, with opening at 11:00 AM the same day. Bidders should ensure timely submission through EPADS to avoid disqualification. This e-bidding process enhances transparency and efficiency in procurement. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your EPADS registration is complete and active well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues that could prevent bid submission.