Provisioning of High-Speed Redundant Internet Connectivity Services at PM&DC Headquarters Islamabad

Provisioning of High-Speed Redundant Internet Connectivity Services is required at Pakistan Medical and Dental Council Headquarters in Islamabad, under the IT & Office Equipment category. This tender invites qualified service providers to deliver robust, fail-safe internet connectivity with automatic failover from two different ISPs, ensuring 99.5% uptime and seamless switching between redundant fiber links. The scope includes installation of redundant CIR bandwidth with physically diverse backbone fibers and last-mile connectivity. The service provider must supply a public IP pool, configure BGP and failover mechanisms, and provide 24/7 local technical support with response times under one hour. Civil works related to fiber installation and grounding are the responsibility of the provider. The solution must be turnkey, scalable, and include all hardware, configuration, and monitoring tools such as PRTG and SolarWinds. Bidders must comply with eligibility criteria including valid ISP licenses, active taxpayer status, and no blacklisting. PEC category compliance is not explicitly stated but bidders should ensure all regulatory and tax obligations are met, including FBR/ATL status for the 2025-26 financial year. Performance security of 10% of contract value is required, and penalties apply for downtime and delayed deployment. Submission deadline is set for 28th April 2026 at 10:30 AM, with technical bids opened the same day at 11:00 AM at PM&DC Headquarters, G-10/4 Mauve Area, Islamabad. Bids must be submitted electronically via the EPADS portal; manual submissions are not accepted. Pro-Tip: Ensure your technical proposal includes detailed network topology diagrams and proof of physically diverse fiber routes to meet mandatory redundancy requirements. Also, double-check the bid security submission timing and format to avoid disqualification.