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Description / Scope of Work
The Chief Controller of Purchase at Pakistan Railways Headquarters in Lahore invites sealed bids for the procurement of specialized technical equipment, including an Ultrasonic Rail Flaw Detection Machine, Monitor Replacement Kits, and various paper drawing and printing items. This tender follows the Federal Government's Public Procurement Rules 2004 and is conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) using a Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure. Eligible bidders must be original manufacturers, authorized distributors, or registered suppliers appearing on the FBR's Active Taxpayers List. The procurement is divided into multiple tender numbers (e.g., 15/0002/P-Plan-25-26-CEN/1-2025) with specific closing and opening times on 21 May 2026 and 15 June 2026. Delivery terms are specified as DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) at the Mughalpura (MGPR) depot. Interested parties can access detailed bidding documents and submit their technical and financial proposals via the EPADS portal.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
Pakistan Railways seeks specialized ultrasonic rail flaw detection equipment plus ancillary items (monitors, consumables).
This is capital procurement for railway infrastructure diagnostics—likely one-off or periodic replacement rather than recurring supplies. Scale appears medium-to-large given Railways' centralized procurement. Notably, bidders must be original manufacturers or authorized distributors (not typical resellers), suggesting technical sophistication and after-sales service requirements. DDP delivery to Mughalpura depot indicates full responsibility transfer to supplier. 7-month tender window is standard but allows planning time.
Who can bid: Bidders must be original manufacturers, authorized distributors, or registered suppliers on FBR's Active Taxpayers List (ATL). Typically require NTN, valid business registration (SECP if applicable), and proof of authorization from OEM if not manufacturer. No PEC category stated; likely non-construction procurement. Foreign bidders may need investment registration.