Pakistan Railways – Invitation to Bid via EPADS
Chief Controller of Purchase, Pakistan Railways
Type: | Tender Notice |
Reference: | Express Newspaper |
Bid Opening Date: | May 20, 2025 |
Bid Expiry Date: | June 12, 2025 |

Pakistan Railways, a vital department of the Federal Government, is committed to providing safe, efficient, and market-oriented transportation that contributes significantly to the socio-economic development of the country.
To support its operational and maintenance needs, Pakistan Railways invites sealed bids from eligible manufacturers, authorized distributors, suppliers, and contractors for the procurement of various items. Only those registered with Income Tax and Sales Tax departments and listed as active taxpayers with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) are eligible to participate. Bidders must also maintain a registered business office in Pakistan.
Overview of Tenders
The tenders cover a wide range of goods, including industrial components, tools, electrical items, and railway-specific parts. Here is a snapshot of the tender items:
Sr | Tender No. | Description | No. of Items | Bid Closing & Opening Date | Procedure | Delivery Terms |
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1 | 20/0023/00-0/1-2024 | Granules & related materials | 12 items | 20 May 2025, 9:30 AM (open at 10:00 AM) | Single Stage – Two Envelope | DAP DCP-I/MGPR |
2 | 20/0035/00-0/1-2024 | AC Volt Meters & accessories | 6 items | 20 May 2025 | Single Stage – Two Envelope | DAP DCP-I/MGPR |
3 | 20/0036/00-0/1-2024 | Ball Valves & components | 7 items | 20 May 2025 | Single Stage – Two Envelope | DAP DCP-I/MGPR |
4 | 20/0037/00-0/1-2024 | Push Rod Tubes & parts | 9 items | 20 May 2025 | Single Stage – Two Envelope | DAP DCP-I/MGPR |
5 | 20/0017/00-0/1-2024 | Blue/Green Lenses | 1 item | 11 June 2025 | Single Stage – Two Envelope | DAP DCP-I/MGPR |
6 | 10/0004/00-0/1-2022 | Graphite Electrodes | 1 item | 11 June 2025 | Single Stage – Two Envelope | FOB DCP-I-KYC |
7 | 12/0009/00-0/1-2024 | Oakite STC & others | 2 items | 11 June 2025 | Single Stage – Two Envelope | DAP/FOB |
8 | 12/0006/00-0/1-2024 | Toughened Window Glass | 4 items | 22 May 2025 | Single Stage – Two Envelope | DAP DCP-I/MGPR |
Additional tenders also include items such as:
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Anti-vibration mounts
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Copper conductor cables
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Ceiling fans
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Bib cocks and hydro locks
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Locating pins, truss bar hangers
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Spares for DE locomotives
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M.S. and S.S. steel products
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Wooden sleepers and railway turnouts with fittings
Exact details for all tenders, including quantities and specifications, are provided in the official tender schedule.
Key Instructions:
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Submission Method: Bids must be submitted only through the E-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS). Bids submitted by any other method will not be entertained.
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Bid Security: All bidders must submit physical bid security in the tender box at the Chief Controller of Purchase Office before the closing time of the relevant tender. A scanned copy of the complete bid must also be uploaded on EPADS.
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Bidding Documents: Detailed terms and conditions are provided in the official bidding documents, which are available for free download from the EPADS platform.
Procurement Procedure:
Both Single Stage – One Envelope and Single Stage – Two Envelope procedures will be used depending on the item. Please refer to the specific tender entry for the correct method.
Contact Details
Engr. Muhammad Abdus Salam
For Chief Controller of Purchase
Pakistan Railways Headquarters, Lahore
Phone: 042-99201704 | Fax: 042-9920302
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