Routine Maintenance Works on Motorway M-4 Multan-Pindi Bhattian

The National Highway Authority (NHA) is inviting bids for 26 routine maintenance works on Motorway M-4, specifically covering the Multan to Pindi Bhattian section. These works are essential for maintaining the motorway's operational efficiency and safety. The contracts involve routine maintenance activities along various chainages of the motorway, including service roads and flyovers, ensuring smooth traffic flow and infrastructure upkeep. The scope includes maintenance work on the main motorway carriageway and associated service roads, covering chainages from Km 00+00 to Km 292+000. The works are divided into multiple contracts, each focusing on specific sections, such as NBC and SBC lanes, flyovers, and service roads. The estimated costs for individual contracts range from approximately PKR 4.9 million to PKR 11 million, reflecting the scale and complexity of the maintenance tasks. Eligible bidders must be registered contractors with valid Income Tax registration and active status on the Federal Board of Revenue's Active Taxpayers List. Additionally, registration with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in Category C-5 or above is mandatory, with specialization in CE-01 and CE-10. Experience in similar highway maintenance projects will be advantageous. Bidding documents will be available from July 10, 2026, on the NHA website. The submission deadline is July 16, 2026, at 1100 hours, with technical bids opening the same day at 1130 hours. Bidders should ensure their e-Bids comply with the instructions and are submitted electronically via the NHA e-procurement portal. Manual bids will not be accepted, emphasizing the importance of timely and accurate electronic submission. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the detailed scope and chainage assignments for each contract to avoid overlapping bids and ensure compliance with the PEC category requirements. Proper preparation of earnest money and CDR as per the tender documents will also facilitate smooth bid acceptance and evaluation.