Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
Punjab Masstransit Authority invites electronic bids from eligible contractors for the supply, installation, replacement and maintenance of electrical systems and solar PV equipment for the Lahore Metro system at designated locations throughout Lahore metropolis. The tender, referenced IPL-9408, covers a 24-month contract period with an estimated value of PKR 95.175 million. This is a significant infrastructure procurement aimed at ensuring reliable power supply and renewable energy integration for one of Pakistan's major urban transit systems operating across the Punjab province. Bidders must be registered with Pakistan Engineering Council in at least C-3 category with relevant electrical works experience and must hold active taxpayer status. A bid security of PKR 2,000,000 (Rupees Two Million Only) must be submitted in favor of the Masstransit Authority Non-Fare Revenue (NFR) Fund Account through the e-Procurement system. Bidders must additionally be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA). Tender documents are available for download from the Punjab e-Procurement System (PPRA) website at www.ppra.punjab.gov.pk and ep.punjab.gov.pk. Electronic bids must be submitted by 25 September 2026 at 1400 hours through the Punjab e-Procurement System, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for 15 September 2026 at PMA's office at 1400 hours. Queries should be directed to Dir.Procurement@pma.punjab.gov.pk or the Director Procurement at the Punjab Masstransit Authority office.
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Large-value, 24-month electrical and solar PV maintenance contract for Lahore Metro valued at ~PKR 95 million.
Requires PEC C-3 registration, SECP/FBR/PRA compliance and active taxpayer status. Tight deadline (25 Sep 2026) with mandatory pre-bid attendance. This is recurring infrastructure support work for a high-profile public transit asset, suggesting stable long-term revenue potential but substantial compliance and capacity requirements.
Who can bid: Must be registered with Pakistan Engineering Council (C-3 category minimum) with electrical works experience. Requires active taxpayer (AYL) status and registration with SECP, FBR and Punjab Revenue Authority. Typically, electrical contractors in this category must demonstrate project experience, technical certifications and financial stability.