Pakistan Railways Carriage Factory Islamabad — Invitation to Bids via ePADS for Multiple Supply Packages
Pakistan Railways Carriage Factory Islamabad · Islamabad · The News International,
Tender advertisement published in The News International on Saturday, 19 September 2026, listed under Islamabad. Issued by Pakistan Railways Carriage Factory Islamabad. The last date printed on the advertisement is Monday, 19 October 2026.
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Issuer: Pakistan Railways, Carriage Factory Islamabad (I-11/4, Principal Road). The factory invites bids through the E-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (ePADS) from original manufacturers, authorized distributors/suppliers/contractors, etc., who are active taxpayers and registered with the Federal Board of Revenue and relevant Sales Tax authorities.
Purpose: Procurement of multiple goods/materials and small works across various packages (electrical, mechanical, fittings, spares, consumables, testing & commissioning, etc.). Bidding is strictly electronic via ePADS (https://www.epads.gov.pk). No bids other than through ePADS will be accepted. Tender documents and detailed terms & conditions can be downloaded from ePADS free of cost.
Bid security (as specified in each tender) must be physically deposited before closing in the Tender Box at the office of the District Controller of Purchase, Pakistan Railways Carriage Factory, I-11/4 Principal Road, Sector I-11/4, Islamabad. Bids must be submitted on ePADS by the stated closing times. Late/bids other than via ePADS will not be entertained.
Key contact for queries and purchase: Assistant Controller of Purchase (for Managing Director): Iqra Latif. Phone: +92-51-9278094, 9278127, 9278070. Fax: +92-51-9278685 & 9278050.
Summary schedule (by closing date — see ePADS for full tender descriptions and individual lot details):
| Tender Closing Date | Notes |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 12:00 | Initial lots (e.g., outsourcing/machining, commissioning, vehicle sub-assembly items) — opening 12:30 same day. |
| 2026-10-12 12:00 | Multiple supply packages including cables, rubber/insulation items, lighting, switches, small assemblies — opening 12:30 same day. |
| 2026-10-13 12:00 | Additional packages including pumps, motors, bearings, electrical components — opening 12:30 same day. |
| 2026-10-14 12:00 | Further packages including hardware, fasteners, section items, panels — opening 12:30 same day. |
| 2026-10-15 12:00 | Spare parts, special fittings, rubber items, industrial supplies — opening 12:30 same day. |
| 2026-10-19 12:00 | Final listed lots (including VCB/Protection panels, lateral control bar spare) — opening 12:30 same day. This is the final bid closing date for the advertised packages. |
How to apply: Register and submit bids on ePADS (https://www.epads.gov.pk). Download tender documents and follow the instructions given on ePADS. Ensure physical submission of bid security to the District Controller of Purchase office before the respective closing time.
Notes: Full tender-wise descriptions, EPADS tender IDs, bid/bundle numbers, itemized quantities, specifications and bid security amounts are available on the ePADS portal for each listed package. In case of a public holiday announced by the Government or Local Administration, the tenders will open on the next working day.
Published in The News International on Saturday, 19 September 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.