Installation of IP PABX System with In-House Cabling at Marine Fisheries Department Karachi

The National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) invites bids for the installation of an IP PABX System along with in-house cabling at the Marine Fisheries Department in Karachi. This procurement is specifically for the Karachi office of the Marine Fisheries Department and involves the supply and installation of telecommunication equipment and related services. The technical scope includes the provision of Cat-6 UTP cables, racks, face plates, patch panels, cable managers, IP PABX exchange (32/64 lines), managed switches, load balancers, tag blocks, channel pattis, fiber optic cables, optical distribution frames, PCM cables, UPS units, and dual-band WiFi routers. Services include laying and fixing of cables, splicing, installation of ODF, testing, commissioning of PABX and network systems, and installation of face plates. All materials and services must comply with NTC and PTCL technical specifications as detailed in the Bill of Quantities (BoQ). Eligible bidders must be registered with PEC in categories EE07 and EE08, have valid registration with tax authorities including FBR and provincial boards, and demonstrate at least one similar project experience in IP PABX system installation within the last three years. Firms must not be blacklisted and should have an established office in Pakistan with qualified engineers having a minimum of two years' experience. The tender submission deadline is **July 13, 2026 at 1100 hours**. Bids must be submitted electronically via the EPADS platform (www.eprocure.gov.pk). Manual or hard copy submissions will not be accepted. The bid opening will occur on the same day at 1130 hours at NTC Regional Headquarters, Wireless Gate, near Malir Halt, Karachi. A bid security of PKR 100,000 is required in the form of a pay order or deposit at call, to be delivered physically to the Director Development South, NTC Karachi before the bid closing time. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance security equivalent to 10% of the contract value. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all required documents including PEC registration, tax certificates, experience proofs, and bid security are complete and uploaded correctly on EPADS well before the deadline. Early submission helps avoid last-minute technical issues and ensures compliance with the single stage, single envelope bidding procedure. Bidders should also carefully review the technical specifications and BoQ to avoid disqualification on technical grounds.