Up Gradation of Signal Overhead Wires Converted into Underground Cable from SRB to KCK Station under Peoples Train Project

Pakistan Railways Quetta Division invites sealed bids for the up gradation of signal overhead wires converted into underground cable from SRB to KCK station under the Peoples Train Project. This procurement is based on a prescribed bidding document and will be conducted through a single stage single envelope procedure from approved Railways Signal Department contractors holding fresh licenses such as CE-05 with Pakistan Engineering Council and specialization codes CE-10, EE, EE-5, EE-07, and EE-08. Bidders must be registered with sales tax, income tax authorities, and included in the active taxpayers list of FBR for the year 2026. Items being procured: - Up gradation of signal overhead wires converted into underground cable from SRB to KCK station The technical scope includes the supply, services, construction, and goods required for the conversion of overhead wires to underground cables along the specified railway section. The project requires contractors with relevant PEC categories and valid licenses. Earnest money of Rs.1,171,865/- is mandatory, and the completion period is 4 months. Bidding documents can be obtained free of cost from the E-Pak acquisition and disposal system version 2.0 (E-PADS) portal at http://pa.epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurement/P-99538. Bids must be submitted electronically through E-PADS along with a scanned copy of the bid security (CDR or Pay Order) in the name of DAO/P.R.Quetta. The original bid security and hard copies of bidding documents must be submitted to the office of DASTE/PR Quetta (Signal Branch). Bids must be uploaded on E-PADS by 12:00 hours on 14th September 2026. Only bids submitted through E-PADS will be entertained. No other form of bid submission will be accepted. Bids will be opened on the same date at 12:30 hours in the office of IT Section DS Office/P.R. Quetta in the presence of firm representatives who wish to attend. Pakistan Railways reserves the right to reject any or all bids in accordance with PPRA rules. The tender notice is also available on the PPRA website (www.ppra.org.pk) and Pakistan Railways website (www.pakrail.gov.pk). A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration and familiarity with the E-PADS portal to avoid last-minute submission issues. Also, carefully prepare the bid security documents as per instructions to prevent disqualification.