Procurement of GPU Services (IaaS) and AI/ML Model Hosting Services for National Telecommunication Corporation

This tender invites bids for the provision of GPU Services (Infrastructure as a Service) and AI/ML Model Hosting Services for the National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) based in Islamabad. The procurement falls under the IT Software & Licenses category, focusing on advanced computing infrastructure and AI platforms to support government telecommunication services. The scope includes deployment of NVIDIA licensed GPU cards and related compute machines both at vendor premises and at NTC's Data Center. The services will enable NTC to offer GPU-based and AI/ML services with stringent security frameworks including machine-to-machine authentication, zero trust principles, and comprehensive audit trails. Bidders must ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and availability, complying with international cybersecurity standards. The contract covers installation, integration, operation, maintenance, and 24/7 support with defined SLA metrics and penalties for non-compliance. Bidders must be registered with SECP, possess valid tax registrations, and have relevant experience with a minimum deployment of 30 GPU cards and 6 AI servers. Compliance with PEC categories and FBR/ATL status is essential, along with submission of earnest money in the form of bid security amounting to PKR 5 million. The contract duration is three years with prices firm for the period. Bidders should ensure all documentation is complete to avoid disqualification. Submission deadline is **April 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM**, with bid opening at 11:30 AM on the same day at NTC Headquarters, Sector G-5/2, Islamabad. Bids must be submitted electronically via the EPADS portal only; manual submissions are not accepted. The physical address for correspondence is Director (Procurement), Room #05, Ground Floor, NTC HQ, G-5/2 Islamabad. Pro-Tip: Ensure the original bid security reaches the NTC office before the deadline as online bids without original bid security will be rejected as non-responsive. Also, carefully review the OEM authorization and compliance documents to avoid disqualification during technical evaluation.