Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
Pakistan Railways, Civil Services Facilitation Directorate, Headquarters Office, Lahore invites sealed bids for procurement of three categories of materials: crushed stone aggregate (by road) with 230,000 cubic feet requirement, dry sand (by road) with 200,000 cubic feet requirement, and M.S. anchorage plates with 400,000 nos requirement. These materials support railway infrastructure operations across Punjab province. The procurement is conducted through EPADS v2.0 platform using Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) methodology in accordance with Public Procurement Rules 2004. Bid security amounts are Rs. 500,000 (crushed stone and plates) and Rs. 250,000 (dry sand) in the form of pay order, call at deposit, bank guarantee or similar security. Delivery terms include DAP to Concrete Sleeper Factory, Khanewal and Sukkur for respective items, with delivery periods ranging from 30 to 45 days from contract award. Tender documents containing detailed specifications, terms, conditions and requirements are available on the EPADS platform at https://epads.sppra.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements. Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 to participate. Bids must be submitted electronically through EPADS v2.0 on or before the closing date. Bids will be opened using EPADS v2.0 on the same day. Manual submission of bids is not entertained. For grievance redressal in accordance with Public Procurement Rules 2004, the Grievance Redressal Committee is available for notification and appeals at www.ppra.org.pk.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
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Three separate supply contracts for bulk materials (aggregates, sand, metal plates) supporting railway infrastructure.
Combined procurement value approximately Rs. 2–3 million across three lots with staggered delivery schedules to Khanewal and Sukkur facilities. Notably, all three tenders close simultaneously (October 2026) with LCBS evaluation, suggesting competitive markets and tight timelines. Each lot carries substantial bid security (Rs. 250,000–500,000), indicating serious qualification threshold. Delivery to railway facilities requires reliable logistics and quality assurance.
Who can bid: Typically, suppliers must be registered with SECP or hold valid NTN, possess relevant business registration, and meet bid security deposit requirements. The notice specifies EPADS v2.0 registration is mandatory; prior experience in railway or bulk material supply is not explicitly stated but commonly required for similar categories. No PEC or construction license referenced, suggesting commercial supplier eligibility.