Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
Pakistan Railways Locomotive Rehabilitation Directorate, Moghalpura, Lahore, invites sealed bids through e-pads from eligible OEM and registered contractors for the supply of 108 numbers of steel plates (top plate) with size specifications of 30x18x32 mm conforming to B50E124A, ASTM572-GRD50 or equivalent specifications. The tender is issued under reference number 494-REH/0001-01/2026 dated July 28, 2026, for supply of undernoted items to support locomotive rehabilitation operations in Punjab. Bidders must provide two technical samples with their bids; offers without samples will be rejected. The procurement is managed through the e-pads platform for transparent competitive bidding.
Bidders must be OEM or eligible contractors duly registered with the Income Tax and Sales Tax Department and CCP Office, Pakistan Railways, demonstrating adequate past relevant experience and financial capabilities to execute the contract. Standard bid security and technical eligibility requirements apply as per Pakistan Railways procurement policies. All bidders are required to review the tender documents thoroughly and ensure compliance with specified technical specifications before submission.
Tender documents are accessible through the e-pads portal link P-72148 and are also available on Pakistan Railways and PPRA websites. Interested bidders should regularly check the PR and PPRA portals for any updates. Bid submission closes on August 17, 2026 at 10:30 hours through e-pads, with technical bid opening on the same date at 11:00 hours. For further details, contact Works Manager, Project Director, Locomotive Rehabilitation, P.R. Moghalpura, Lahore at telephone 042-99250075 or email pdreh_mgpr@yahoo.com.
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Pakistan Railways seeks 108 steel top plates (30x18x32 mm, B50E124A/ASTM572-GRD50) via competitive e-pads tender. Bidders must provide two technical samples with technical bids or face rejection. Closing date August 17, 2026, same-day technical opening indicates fast-track procurement typical of locomotive rehabilitation spares. Scale appears small to medium; suppliers with mill certification and prior railway supply experience have advantage. Submission entirely electronic via e-pads platform.
Who can bid: Bidders must be OEM or contractors registered with FBR (income tax and sales tax) and Pakistan Railways CCP office. Typically, suppliers of industrial materials must hold valid NTN, demonstrate past relevant experience with railways or similar industrial clients, and maintain adequate financial standing. Two technical samples are mandatory; non-compliance results in bid rejection.