Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
Pakistan Railways invites sealed bids for the up-gradation of thirty unmanned level crossings into manned level crossings on the Shahdra Bagh–Sangla Hill and Faisalabad–Shorkot railway sections within the Lahore Division, Punjab. This works contract is being tendered on a national basis through a Single Stage–Two Envelope bidding procedure. The project involves civil works and infrastructure upgradation at multiple railway crossing locations across two major railway sections in Punjab, aimed at enhancing operational safety and traffic management at these critical railway–road intersections.
Bidders must meet specified eligibility criteria regarding past construction experience, financial capacity, and key personnel qualifications. A bid securing declaration or performance guarantee in the prescribed form is required at the time of bid submission. Bidders should verify all eligibility requirements including contractor registration, financial resources, and historical contract performance as detailed in the procurement document.
The standard bidding document is available from the Chief Engineer / Open Line office at Pakistan Railway Headquarters, Lahore City. Bids must be submitted in two sealed envelopes containing technical and financial proposals respectively. Detailed submission procedures, bid opening dates, and evaluation criteria are specified in the Instructions to Bidders and Bid Data Sheet sections of this document. Prospective bidders may contact the office at +92-300-454-1841 or cen.open.line@pakrail.gov.pk for further clarification on technical specifications and market rates.
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This is a multi-site level crossing upgradation contract spanning two railway sections in Lahore Division, involving works at 30 separate locations.
The project scope combines civil works with operational infrastructure. Bidders should note the two-envelope procedure requires both technical and financial proposals; the closing date (8 October 2026) is approximately 10 months away, allowing adequate preparation time. Past railway/infrastructure construction experience and demonstration of financial capacity are likely to be key evaluation criteria.
Who can bid: The notice specifies eligibility criteria on page 36 but detailed requirements are not fully quoted in the extracted pages. Typically, construction contractors for railway works must hold PEC (Pakistan Engineering Council) registration in relevant categories, valid NTN from FBR, SECP registration if limited company, and demonstrate past relevant project experience. EOBI and relevant tax compliance is standard.