Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
Pakistan Railways has reserved funds for FY 2026-27 to procure civil works for the up-gradation of the signalling system by providing computer-based interlocking (CBI) system at Sarhad Station. This procurement is being conducted through an open competitive bidding process under the Public Procurement Rules 2004 and all applicable regulatory guidelines. The project represents a modernization initiative to enhance railway safety and operational efficiency at the Sarhad Station facility. The contract will be awarded using a Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique following a Single Stage Two Envelope methodology. Eligible bidders are invited to submit electronic bids through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 platform.
All bidders must be duly registered on EPADS v2.0 to participate in this procurement. Each bid must be accompanied by bid security in the form of a Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call at Deposit, Bank Guarantee, or by way of a bid securing declaration as specified in the bidding documents. Bidders are required to comply with all terms, conditions, and specifications outlined in the e-bidding documents available on the EPADS portal. The procurement follows standard Public Procurement Rules 2004 and any regulations or guidelines issued by the Authority from time to time.
Bidding documents are accessible on the EPADS v2.0 platform at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/75829 for all registered bidders. Bids must be prepared in accordance with the e-bidding instructions and submitted through EPADS v2.0 on or before Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Electronic bid opening will occur on the same day at 12:30 PM via EPADS v2.0. Manual bid submissions will not be accepted. Bidders requiring registration assistance may visit https://pa.epads.gov.pk/ or consult the tutorial at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW5I38v/Ic. For further information, contact the Office of the Project Director Signal Up-Gradation (SUP) at Pakistan Railways Head Office, Empress Road, Lahore City, Punjab at +92-333-465-7230 or pdsup@akrail.gov.pk.
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Pakistan Railways is inviting bids for civil works to upgrade the signalling system with computer-based interlocking at Sarhad Station.
This is a modernization contract for railway infrastructure. The procurement uses LCBS methodology on EPADS v2.0, suggesting a government-standard open tender. Bidders must be EPADS-registered and provide formal bid security. The tight submission deadline (October 17, 2026) requires advance preparation and system access.
Who can bid: Bidders must register on EPADS v2.0 before participation. Bid security is mandatory in specified forms (Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call at Deposit, Bank Guarantee, or bid securing declaration). Typically for civil works of this nature, PEC registration, NTN, and active registration with EOBI are required, though the notice does not explicitly state these.