Rehabilitation and Conversion of Multiple Bridges and Culverts Across Pakistan Railways

This tender from Pakistan Railways, Deputy Chief Engineer Bridges, Lahore, invites bids for the rehabilitation and conversion of various weak bridges and culverts across multiple divisions including Karachi, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Multan, Sukkur, and Quetta. The scope covers conversion of arch bridges and joist girder bridges into RCC box culverts, special repairs of cracked masonry and slab bridges, and reconstruction of open top bridges. The works involve detailed civil engineering tasks such as concrete box culvert construction, structural repairs, and chemical treatment of cracked piers, all critical for maintaining railway infrastructure integrity. The projects are spread across diverse locations like Karachi, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Multan, Sukkur, and Quetta divisions, each presenting unique engineering challenges such as site accessibility, material transport, and ensuring minimal disruption to railway operations. The estimated costs range from PKR 0.995 million to PKR 40.088 million with completion periods varying from 1 to 4 months. The tender follows the Single Stage - Two Envelope and Single Stage - Single Envelope procedures, requiring bidders to be registered with PEC in relevant categories and active on the FBR ATL. Bidders must ensure compliance with PEC Category C-5 or C-6 and above, with specialization codes CE-02 and CE-10. Firms should be cleared from Sales and Income Tax departments and maintain an active ATL status for the fiscal year 2025-26. The tender documents are available online and bids must be submitted through the E-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (E-PADS) and hard copies delivered to the Deputy Chief Engineer Bridges office in Lahore. The submission deadline is set for 09 February 2026 at 12:00 hours, with technical bids opening at 12:30 hours the same day at the HQ Office in Lahore. Bidders should prepare their technical and financial bids carefully, ensuring all documentation including Earnest Money in the form of CDR is in order. The physical address for submission is the office of PD/Weak Bridges/Deputy Chief Engineer Bridges, P.R HQ Office, Lahore (W-IV Section). Pro-Tip: Make sure to check the newspaper advertisement for specific stamp duty and Earnest Money requirements, which are often overlooked. Also, ensure your PEC registration and FBR ATL status are up to date to avoid disqualification during technical evaluation.