This tender invites qualified contractors to undertake the laying, hanging, fixing, and maintenance of the Copper Cable Network under the jurisdiction of the NTC Karachi Directorate. The scope covers a closed framework agreement valid initially for one year, extendable on mutual consent, focusing on telecommunication infrastructure works in Karachi. The National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) requires experienced firms to execute trench excavation, cable laying with sand layering, brick fixing, boring under roads and railway lines, installation of poles, boxes, and cabinets, and maintenance services as per detailed Bill of Quantities (BoQ). The work involves complex civil and electrical tasks including excavation in various soil types, reinstatement of surfaces, and installation of RCC bases and poles. The contractor must ensure proper packing, transportation, and installation of materials at multiple sites within Karachi. The project demands adherence to technical specifications, timely completion, and coordination with government authorities for Right of Way (RoW) permissions. The engineering challenges include managing urban infrastructure constraints and ensuring network reliability through quality workmanship and equipment. Bidders must hold valid PEC registration with relevant codes EE07 and EE08, be active taxpayers with FBR and SRB, and have at least three years of experience in similar copper cable network projects. Compliance with PEC categories, FBR/ATL status, and submission of earnest money and performance security are mandatory. The tender requires submission of a single-stage, single-envelope bid via the EPADS online portal. Firms must not have any links with Israel or India and must provide notarized affidavits confirming this. The submission deadline is set for 02 April 2026 at 1100 hours, with bid opening at 1130 hours on the same day at NTC Regional Headquarters, Wireless Gate, Malir Halt, Karachi. Bidders should upload scanned bid documents on EPADS and submit original bid security by the deadline. Late or manual bids will be rejected. The contract will be awarded to the lowest evaluated technically compliant bidder. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid includes all mandatory documents and a valid Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) as earnest money. Missing or late submission of original bid security leads to outright rejection. Also, carefully review the BoQ annexures and technical specifications to avoid disqualification on technical grounds.