Ministry of Railways: Request for Hiring Consulting Firms for Third-Party Validation (TPV) of PSDP Projects
Ministry of Railways · Islamabad · The News International,
Tender advertisement published in The News International on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, listed under Islamabad. Issued by Ministry of Railways. The last date printed on the advertisement was Wednesday, 22 July 2026 and has passed.
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Issuer: Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Railways (Deputy Chief Planning, Room No. 104, D-Block, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad). The Ministry invites sealed Requests for Proposal (RFP) from well-reputed consulting firms/consultants (duly registered with Income Tax and on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) of the FBR) to provide Third-Party Validation (TPV) services for selected PSDP projects.
Procurement method: Single Stage – Two Envelope. Firms must submit separate technical and financial proposals for each project. Technical and Financial proposals should include the required qualifications and experience, and be accompanied by technical and financial proposals as per the Terms of Reference (ToRs).
| Project | Scope / Purpose | Project Office (City) |
|---|---|---|
| Thar Coal Rail Connectivity including Lais Mile connectivity with Port Qasim (TRCP) | Third-party validation of project implementation | Karachi Cantt |
| Procurement / Manufacture of 820 High-Capacity Bogie Wagons & 230 Passenger Coaches | TPV for procurement/manufacture contract oversight | Lahore |
| Special Repair of 100 Nos. Diesel Electric Locomotives | Assessment of reliability/availability improvements and validation | Lahore |
| Improvement Track Safety Works on Rohri–Kotri (RKH–KPR) Section | TPV of track safety improvement works | Sukkur |
| Rehabilitation of Track Maintenance Machines (Revised) | Validation of rehabilitation works and outcomes | Islamabad / Lahore (Pakistan Railways HQ involvement) |
How to obtain ToRs and submit proposals: Detailed Terms of Reference, eligibility criteria and procurement procedures are available on Ministry of Railways and relevant procurement portals. Interested firms must submit sealed Technical and Financial proposals for each project to the office of the concerned Project Director by the deadline below. Pre-bid meetings will be held at the respective project offices on the dates specified in the ToRs.
Contact & submissions: Deputy Chief Planning, Room No. 104, D-Block, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad. Ensure registration, tax compliance and required documentation as per ToRs before submission.
Submission deadline: Proposals must be received by the specified Project Director office by 2026-07-22 (see ToRs for exact office times). Late submissions will not be entertained.
Published in The News International on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.
Questions about this tender
- What is the last date for this tender?
- The advertisement prints Wednesday, 22 July 2026. That date has passed.
- Which newspaper published this tender?
- The News International, in the edition of Tuesday, 30 June 2026.
- Which city is this tender for?
- Islamabad — the location listed for this advertisement.
- How do I respond to this tender?
- Follow the instructions printed in the clipping; the advertiser’s own page is linked from this one. Applications are not submitted through this page.