Routine Maintenance Works on N-130 and N-135 Highways

The National Highway Authority (NHA) Punjab West Region is procuring routine maintenance works for the N-130 and N-135 highways, specifically covering 13 contract sections in the Mianwali and Balkasar areas of Punjab. This procurement is part of the Annual Maintenance Plan (AMP) for the fiscal year 2025-26. The scope includes routine maintenance along various stretches of the highways, ranging from 0 to 129 kilometers on N-130 and 0 to 120 kilometers on N-135, involving civil works such as road repairs, surface maintenance, and related infrastructure upkeep. Eligible contractors must be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in categories C-5, CE-01, and CE-10, and must be on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). Contractors should have valid registration with the Income Tax department and demonstrate relevant experience in highway maintenance works. The procurement follows a Single Stage - Two Envelopes method, requiring submission of technical and financial bids separately. The tender documents are available for free download from the official NHA e-bidding website. Bidders must submit their e-bids by July 14, 2026, before 11:00 AM, with technical bids opening the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual bids will no longer be accepted, so bidders are advised to register immediately on the PPRA e-procurement system to participate. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the detailed scope and ensure compliance with PEC specialization codes and FBR registration requirements. Timely submission of e-bids is critical, as late bids or courier submissions will be rejected. This tender offers a significant opportunity for contractors specializing in highway maintenance to secure multiple contracts under the NHA Punjab West Region.