Hiring of Cellular Services for Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO)

The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) is procuring hiring of cellular services for its operations in Islamabad Capital Territory and adjoining districts including Jhelum, Chakwal, Rawalpindi, and Attock. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to secure postpaid cellular connections with comprehensive 3G, 4G, and 5G network coverage across IESCO's jurisdiction including remote areas such as Danda Shah Bilwal, Pind Dadan Khan, and Rawalakot in Azad Jammu & Kashmir. The scope includes provision of approximately 2700 SIM cards with various packages offering voice minutes, SMS, and internet data with free WhatsApp usage after data exhaustion. The service provider must ensure uninterrupted cellular services, dedicated 24/7 support, and provide an independent web portal for tracking usage and complaint management. Eligibility requires valid registration with Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, GST/PSTN/IST registration, and no blacklisting. Bidders must demonstrate at least 10 years of relevant experience and provide evidence of network coverage and quality. The tender follows a Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure with Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) technique. The bid submission deadline is Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 10:30 AM via EPADS v2.0 only; manual submissions are not accepted. The technical bid must be accompanied by bid security in prescribed forms. The submission address for original bid security is Street # 40 G-7/4 IESCO HQ, Islamabad Capital Territory. Bidders are advised to carefully prepare their technical and financial bids, ensuring compliance with all requirements including timely submission and valid bid security to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to register early on EPADS v2.0 and review the detailed bidding documents and annexures to fully understand the technical specifications and penalty clauses for service unavailability. This will help in preparing a responsive bid and avoiding common pitfalls in the procurement process.