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Pakistan Railways EOI: Project Management & Construction Supervision for ML-1 (Karachi–Rohri) — Package PR/ML-1/CONS-1
Pakistan Railways EOI · Lahore · Express,
Tender advertisement published in Express on Sunday, 20 September 2026, listed under Lahore, Pakistan. Issued by Pakistan Railways EOI. The last date printed on the advertisement is Wednesday, 21 October 2026.
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Pakistan Railways (Project Implementation Unit, ML-1 Project) invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified international and national consulting firms, or joint ventures, to provide Project Management and Construction Supervision services for the Upgradation of Pakistan Railways Main Line-1 (Karachi–Rohri Section) — Package No. PR/ML-1/CONS-1. The assignment covers supervision of the approximately 480 km Karachi–Rohri upgrade including civil and track works, bridges and culverts, stations and yards, signaling and telecommunications systems, and related works under FIDIC contract conditions.
| Project | Upgradation of Pakistan Railways Main Line-1 (Karachi–Rohri Section), Project No. 60009-001 |
|---|---|
| Package | PR/ML-1/CONS-1 — Project Management & Construction Supervision |
| Client / Issuer | Project Implementation Unit (PIU), ML-1 Project, Pakistan Railways |
| Scope | Overall project management, construction supervision, quality assurance and quality control, contract administration, monitoring and reporting, liaison with ADB and stakeholders, review of contractor submissions, health & safety, environmental and social safeguards, signaling & telecom supervision (signaling works executed under FIDIC Red Book; telecom/ITS/TCSS under FIDIC Yellow Book) |
| Key requirements | Experience on large/complex railway or comparable transport infrastructure projects, ADB‑financed projects preferred, demonstrated technical competence in rail construction supervision, contract and civil/railway-systems interface management, safeguards and claims management; firms must submit full technical proposals if shortlisted. |
| Expert input (person-months) | International: 612; National: 650; Total: 1,262 |
| Expected commencement | 1st Quarter 2027 |
| Duration | 72 months (covers mobilization, implementation, defects liability and maintenance phases) |
| Selection method | Full Technical Proposal (FTP) under Quality- and-Cost-Based Selection (QCBS), quality-cost ratio as per ADB procurement rules. Shortlisting and evaluation criteria include Technical Competence (60 marks), Management Competence (20 marks), Geographical Experience (20 marks). |
| How to apply | Submit EOI online via the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Consultant Management System (CMS). Firms must register in CMS and use the CMS online template. |
| EOI deadline | 2026-10-21 (submit in CMS by the Manila, Philippines time stated in CMS) |
| Additional info / TOR | Terms of Reference (TOR) and full details available from ADB websites; procurement rules and guidance referenced in the advertisement. |
| Contact / Submission address | Project Director / Team Leader, Project Implementation Unit, ML-1 Project, Pakistan Railways. Address: Bungalow No. 3, Pakistan Railways Mayo Gardens, Lahore, Pakistan. Tel: +92 42 99206056. Fax: +92 42 36286303. Email: [email protected] |
Firms encountering technical problems accessing CMS should seek assistance via the ADB CMS help channels as directed on the ADB website. The procurement and selection will follow ADB Procurement Policy and Procurement Regulations for ADB Borrowers.
Published in Express on Sunday, 20 September 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.
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