Prequalification: Supply & Support of 12m Eco-Friendly Electric Buses for Lahore Division

Issuer: Punjab MassTransit Authority (PMA). PMA invites prequalification applications from experienced Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for procurement, supply and lifecycle support for twelve-metre (12m) eco-friendly electric city buses to be inducted in Lahore Division.

Scope: Prequalification is for manufacturers to supply pure electric city buses (12m) including associated slow and fast chargers, spare parts, tools and diagnostic equipment, warranty obligations as per the Prequalification Document, and related services. Successful prequalified applicants will also be required to provide full obligations related to service performance, maintenance supervision, driver and maintenance training programs, vehicle homologation, registration, licensing and related services for each bus.

Eligibility: Experienced Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) only. Prequalification documents set out required technical, financial and qualification criteria.

Submission method: Prequalification Applications must be submitted electronically via the PPRA Portal / e-Procurement & Disposal System (EPADS) as specified by PMA (links and downloadable Prequalification Document available on PMA and Punjab PPRA websites). The Procuring Agency will not accept manual submissions.

Key dates and opening: Applications must be submitted on or before 2026-07-16 at 1100 hours (PST). Bids will be opened the same day at 1100 hours (PST).

Downloads & enquiries: Prequalification Documents are available on the Punjab PPRA and PMA websites and via EPADS (punjab.eprocure.gov.pk). For registration and guidance on EPADS applicants may contact the support UAN provided in the notice. PMA contact: Executive Director-IT (Operations), Punjab MassTransit Authority, 5th Floor, Arfa Software Technology Park (ASTP), 346-B Main Ferozepur Road, Lahore. Telephone: +92-42-99208200; Fax: +92-42-99232541; Website: https://pma.punjab.gov.pk.

Note: Only prequalified firms/manufacturers will be invited to submit Technical and Financial Bids. PMA reserves the right to reject any or all bids or applications as per the Punjab Procurement Rules.