Repair and Rehabilitation Works on N-5 Carriageway and Srinagar Highway Bridge

The National Highway Authority (NHA) Punjab-North Region, Central Zone, Lahore, is inviting e-Bids from qualified contractors for two critical maintenance projects on the N-5 highway. These works are essential for ensuring the safety and durability of key transport infrastructure in Punjab. Items being procured: - Repair and maintenance of deteriorated stretches of carriageway at KM 1275 to 1314 (NBC & SBC) on N-5 - Rehabilitation of damaged bridge over Srinagar Highway at Motorway Chowk at KM 1550 to 1551 on N-5 The scope includes comprehensive repair and maintenance of the carriageway sections and structural rehabilitation of the damaged bridge. Contractors must be registered with the Income Tax Department, active on the Federal Board of Revenue's Active Taxpayers List, and registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council for the year 2026. The required PEC categories are C-4 & Above (CE-01 & CE-10) for carriageway works and C-5 & Above (CE-01 & CE-10) for bridge rehabilitation. The estimated combined cost of these projects is over **PKR 104 million**. Bidders must submit a bid security amounting to 2% of the engineer's estimate in the form of a P.O./CDR in favor of National Highway Authority (Road Maintenance Fund-Security Deposit). The procurement method is Single Stage Two Envelopes. The deadline for submission is **July 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM**, with technical bids opening the same day at 11:30 AM in the presence of bidders or their authorized representatives. The submission address is the office of the General Manager (Maintenance) Punjab-North, National Highway Authority, Shahpur Interchange, Thokar Niaz Baig, Multan Road, Lahore. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your EPADS (PPRA) registration is active at www.eprocure.gov.pk before submission, as manual hard copy bids will be eliminated in upcoming procurements. Also, carefully follow the NHA website for any addenda or updates to the bidding schedule to avoid disqualification due to incomplete or incorrect submissions.