Up-gradation and Resurfacing of Platform and Approach Road with Painting and Chemical Treatment at Lalamusa Railway Station

Pakistan Railways Rawalpindi invites bids for the up-gradation of platform no.1 & 2, resurfacing of parking area and approach road, electrification and provision of benches at Lalamusa Railway Station on the LLM-RWP Section. The scope also includes procurement of paint material for painting steel structure and repairing bridges with chemical treatment on the same section. The works are to be completed within 1 to 3 months depending on the item. This tender is issued by the Pakistan Railways department based in Rawalpindi, Punjab. The technical scope covers civil works including platform resurfacing, road works, electrical installations, painting, and chemical treatment of bridges. The estimated cost for the main up-gradation work is over PKR 30.8 million, with additional smaller contracts for painting and bridge repairs. Eligible bidders must be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in category C-5 or above for the main work. For other items, PEC registration is not mandatory but bidders must possess valid Sales Tax Registration and be on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) of FBR. Bidders must submit bids through the E-PADs system along with scanned copies of bid security in the form of CDR or Bank Guarantee. The technical and financial bids will be evaluated under the Single Stage - Two Envelope Procedure as per PPRA rules. The tender documents can be downloaded free of cost from the official procurement portal. The last date for submission is 30th June 2026 by 12:00 PM at the office of the Divisional Accounts Officer, Pakistan Railways Rawalpindi. Bids will be opened on the same day at 12:30 PM in the presence of bidders or their representatives. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure that the bid security is properly scanned and uploaded in the prescribed format on the E-PADs system to avoid disqualification. Also, carefully check the PEC category and tax registration requirements before submission to ensure eligibility.