Pakistan Railways EOI: PM & Construction Supervision Consultant for ML‑1 Karachi–Rohri Upgradation (ADB‑funded)
Pakistan Railways EOI · Lahore · The News International,
Tender advertisement published in The News International on Monday, 21 September 2026, listed under Lahore. Issued by Pakistan Railways EOI. The last date printed on the advertisement is Wednesday, 21 October 2026.
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Issuer: Pakistan Railways (Project Implementation Unit, ML‑1 Project). Purpose: Request for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from international and national consulting firms to provide Project Management and Construction Supervision Consultant (PMCSC) services for the Upgradation of Pakistan Railways Main Line‑1 (Karachi–Rohri) approximately 480 km.
Scope: Supervision and project management of civil and track works, bridges and culverts, stations and yards, signaling and telecommunications systems, and related works for the Karachi–Rohri section. Services include construction supervision, quality assurance and control, contract management, procurement support, design review, environmental & social safeguards, health & safety, performance monitoring, defect liability and institutional capacity building.
Key requirements and selection:
| Selection method | Full Technical Proposal (FTP) under Quality‑ and Cost‑Based Selection (QCBS), quality:cost ratio 80:20 |
|---|---|
| Shortlisting criteria | Technical competence (60 marks); Management competence (20 marks); Geographical experience (20 marks) |
| Expected commencement | 1st quarter 2027 |
| Duration | 72 months (covers mobilization, implementation, defect liability and maintenance phases) |
Staffing (expert input/person‑months):
| International | National | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 612 | 650 | 1,262 |
Eligibility & conditions: Firms may be international consulting firms and/or in association with national firms. Firms must demonstrate experience in ADB‑financed projects, FIDIC contract administration, large/complex railway or transport infrastructure projects, live railway construction supervision, multi‑contract and civil/railway‑systems interface management, claims and dispute management, and environmental & social safeguards.
How to apply: EOIs must be submitted online via ADB’s Consultant Management System (CMS). Firms must be registered in CMS prior to submission. The EOI must be submitted using the online template in CMS by the deadline. Assistance and CMS registration information available at ADB websites; for CMS help contact [email protected].
Deadline: 2026-10-21 (must be submitted online via ADB CMS by this date, Manila time).
Contacts & additional information:
| Project Office | Project Director / Team Leader, Project Implementation Unit, ML‑1 Project, Pakistan Railways |
|---|---|
| Address | Bungalow No. 3, Pakistan Railways Mayo Gardens, Lahore, Pakistan |
| Telephone | +92 42 99206056 |
| Fax | +92 42 36286303 |
| [email protected] |
References: Project No. 60009‑001; Package No. PR/ML‑1/CONS‑1. Details and Terms of Reference available on ADB websites and Pakistan Railways / PPRA websites.
Published in The News International on Monday, 21 September 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, 21 October 2026.
- Which newspaper published this tender?
- The News International, in the edition of Monday, 21 September 2026.
- Which city is this tender for?
- Lahore — 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.