Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
Pakistan Railways, Divisional Superintendent Quetta, invites tenders for the upgradation of signal overhead wires converted into underground cable under project reference No. people train for 2025-26. This infrastructure improvement project aims to enhance railway signalling systems in the Quetta division by replacing exposed overhead signal wires with protected underground cable installation, addressing operational safety and modernisation objectives across the designated railway network in Balochistan province. The scope encompasses design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of underground cable systems for railway signal infrastructure.
Bidders must be registered with relevant regulatory authorities and possess valid licenses to undertake railway infrastructure projects. Typically, contractors must hold valid SECP registration, active NTN with Federal Board of Revenue, and relevant technical certifications from Pakistan Engineering Council if applicable to the works category. Bid security requirements and detailed eligibility criteria will be specified in the tender documents available from the issuing department.
Interested bidders should obtain complete tender documents from the Divisional Superintendent Pakistan Railways, Quetta office during official working hours. Sealed bids must be submitted by the closing date of 14 September 2026 to the office address provided. Bid opening will occur on the scheduled date in the presence of bidders or their representatives. For further information, contact the Divisional Superintendent office at the official Pakistan Railways headquarters or visit the Pakistan Railways procurement portal.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
Pakistan Railways Quetta seeks underground cable installation replacing exposed signal overhead wires across the division—a safety-focused modernisation project spanning the Balochistan network.
Scope includes design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning. This appears medium-to-large in scale and one-off infrastructure work rather than recurring maintenance. The 2025-26 project timeline and long lead-time to September 2026 closure suggest standard procurement pace. Bidders should assess cable routing complexity in Quetta's terrain and coordination demands with active railway operations.
Who can bid: Bidders must typically hold SECP registration and active NTN with FBR. PEC registration likely required if works involve design or engineering certification for railway infrastructure. Pakistan Railways typically restricts bidding to registered contractors with proven railway project experience. Specific licence requirements and technical qualifications will appear in tender documents.