Special Repair and Renovation of Business Lounge at Railway Station Rawalpindi

Pakistan Railways Rawalpindi invites bids for the special repair and renovation of the Business Lounge at Railway Station Rawalpindi. This procurement is conducted under the Pakistan Railway Composite Schedule of Rates 2016 (Rawalpindi Division) and through rates basis from approved contractors registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) with relevant specialization in civil and electrical works. Bidders must also be on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) of FBR. Items being procured: - Special repair and renovation of Business Lounge at Railway Station Rawalpindi The scope includes civil and electrical repair works as per the approved schedule and standards. Bidders are required to submit bids on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 platform on a single stage one envelope basis as per PPRA rules. Technical eligibility requires valid PEC registration, ATL status, and bid security in the form of Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) or Bank Guarantee. The estimated cost of the project is Rs. 7,211,902/- with a bid security of Rs. 144,238/-. The completion period is two months from the date of award. Bidding documents are available online at http://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurement/99634. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes accompanied by CNIC copies, PEC license, ATL status, and original bid security to the office of the Divisional Accounts Officer, Pakistan Railways Rawalpindi. The deadline for submission is Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 12:00 PM. Only bids submitted through EPADS v2.0 will be entertained. Bids will be opened the same day at 12:30 PM in the presence of bidders' representatives. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all required documents including scanned copies and original bid security are complete and submitted timely on EPADS to avoid disqualification. Also, verify PEC specialization and ATL status before bidding to meet eligibility criteria.