Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The Punjab Mass Transit Authority invites bids for a framework contract for repair and maintenance of civil works for the Pakistan Metrobus System (PMBS) from Saddar to Faizabad and the PMA Command and Control Center (C&CC) in Rawalpindi, Punjab. This is a service procurement under a single-stage two-envelope bidding process. The contract encompasses comprehensive maintenance and repair services for the metrobus infrastructure including stations, terminal facilities, and control center premises within Rawalpindi and surrounding areas. The framework contract will establish rates and terms for ongoing maintenance activities over the contract period.
Eligible bidders must be registered with the relevant authorities and demonstrate technical and financial capability to undertake civil maintenance works. Bidders are required to submit bid security as specified in the bid data sheet. Service providers must comply with all applicable labor laws, including minimum wage requirements and tax obligations. Joint ventures are permitted provided all partners are technically qualified and submit required documentation. Only one bid per entity is allowed; employees of the procuring agency and their relatives are ineligible.
Bidding documents are available for collection or download as specified in the procurement notice. Bids must be submitted in two sealed envelopes—one containing technical proposals and the other financial proposals—by the deadline stated in the bid data sheet. Bids will be opened publicly by the procuring agency on the scheduled date. Bidders should direct clarification requests to the Punjab Mass Transit Authority. Award will be made to the lowest evaluated responsive bid meeting all technical requirements and eligibility criteria.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
This is a framework contract for multi-year repair and maintenance of the metrobus civil infrastructure in Rawalpindi, indicating recurring work rather than a single project.
The scope covers stations, terminal facilities, and a control center across a populated metropolitan area, suggesting substantial ongoing activity. The two-envelope bidding process and emphasis on performance guarantees indicate PMA's focus on contractor reliability and quality. Bidders should be prepared for sustained operations including emergency repairs and routine maintenance across distributed sites.
Who can bid: Service providers must be registered with relevant Pakistani authorities; typically this requires SECP registration for companies or NTN for sole proprietors. Construction-related work typically requires PEC (Pakistan Engineering Council) membership or relevant provincial body registration. All applicable labor laws and minimum wage compliance are mandatory. No corrupt practices tolerated; bidders must submit affidavits and undertakings of integrity.