Special Maintenance Works on N-5 Steel Overhead Pedestrian Bridges

The National Highway Authority (NHA) invites e-Bids from contractors registered with the Income Tax Department, active on the Federal Board of Revenue's Taxpayers List, and registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council for the year 2027. Bidders must submit a Bid Security amounting to 2% of the Engineer's Estimate in the form of P.O/CDR favoring the National Highway Authority (Road Maintenance Fund-Security Deposit). Items being procured: - Steel Overhead Pedestrian Bridge with Motorcycle Ramp at KM 1234-1235 (Maraka), N-5 - Steel Overhead Pedestrian Bridge at KM 1238-1239 (Chung), N-5 - Steel Overhead Pedestrian Bridge with Motorcycle Ramp at KM 1244-1245 (Pakka Meel), N-5 These works involve special maintenance on three steel overhead pedestrian bridges located on the N-5 highway in Punjab. The contracts require experienced contractors with PEC categories C-4 & Above and C-5 & Above as specified for each lot. The technical scope includes structural maintenance and ramp works to ensure safety and durability. Bidding documents with detailed terms and conditions are available for free download on the NHA website. Technical e-Bids will be opened on September 16, 2026, at 1300 hours in the presence of bidders or their authorized representatives. All firms are advised to register on the PPRA e-procurement system (ePADS) at www.eprocure.gov.pk as manual bids will be eliminated in upcoming procurements. The submission deadline is September 16, 2026, at 1230 hours. Bidders should ensure all information is accurate to avoid disqualification. Earnest Money in the form of Bid Security is mandatory. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the PEC category requirements and ensure timely registration on the e-procurement portal to avoid last-minute issues.