Supply of Air Brake Cylinder and Related Items for Pakistan Railways

Pakistan Railways, through its Chief Controller of Purchase at the Headquarters Office in Lahore, invites sealed bids for the supply of Air Brake Cylinder and related items on DDP basis. This procurement is part of the ongoing Repair, Maintenance, and Upgradation of Railway Infrastructure and Rolling Stock project funded by the Ministry of Railways, Government of Pakistan. The tender follows the Single Stage Two Envelope procedure and requires bidders to submit their technical and financial proposals via the E-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) portal only. Physical submission of original bid security is required at the office of the Chief Controller of Purchase, Lahore. Items being procured: - Node Device Assembly consisting of 5 items: Acron Nut, Axis of Rotation, Dush, Washer, Plain Washer (600 units) - Air spring assembly for CNR Coaches (240 units) - Air Brake Cylinder (Left) with all parts including brake reaging, pad holder assembly, bushes, brake hanger pin, pin for link (48 units) - Air Brake Cylinder (Right) with all parts including brake reaging, pad holder assembly, bushes, brake hanger pin, pin for link (48 units) - Brake Pad for Chinese Coaches (50% Left and 50% Right) UIC 541-3 (Set) - Composite brake shoe for Hopper wagon (unit quantity as per schedule) The technical scope includes supply of goods conforming to Pakistan Railways' HQ drawings and specifications, with mandatory inspection by authorized Railway Inspectors and laboratory testing as applicable. Bidders must submit samples as specified and ensure compliance with all technical and quality standards. Eligibility criteria include registration with Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments, active taxpayer status with FBR, and submission of bid security as per tender requirements. Delivery period is 2 months from the date of contract award. Bids must be submitted on EPADS portal by the specified deadline, with original bid security deposited physically before closing. The tender documents are available for free download on the e-procure.gov.pk website. The bid opening will be conducted publicly via EPADS at the office of the Chief Controller of Purchase, Lahore. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your firm is on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) of FBR and submit all required documents including samples and bid security timely to avoid disqualification. Familiarize yourself with the EPADS system to avoid technical submission errors. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for manufacturers and authorized suppliers of railway brake components to engage with Pakistan Railways in Lahore, Punjab.