IT Backbone Infrastructure Upgradation at PTV Headquarters and TV Centers

This tender invites qualified firms to upgrade the IT backbone infrastructure at Pakistan Television Corporation Headquarters and all its TV Centers nationwide, starting from Islamabad. The project focuses on revamping network infrastructure under a lease-to-own financial model, ensuring modern, reliable connectivity across multiple locations. The scope includes replacing outdated cabling with CAT6/CAT6A structured cabling, installing managed Layer 2/3 Gigabit PoE switches with 10 gigabit uplinks, and establishing fiber backbone links between data centers and floors. Communication racks with proper cable management and enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 6/7 access points will be installed. The project spans multiple phases across cities including Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, Peshawar, and Multan, with each phase lasting approximately two months. Bidders must comply with PEC categories relevant to IT infrastructure and maintain valid FBR/ATL status for the 2025-26 financial year. Submission of a detailed technical proposal, including BOQ, feasibility reports, and warranty compliance, is mandatory. Firms should ensure their proposals meet all OEM warranty and lifecycle requirements to avoid disqualification. The submission deadline is set for 06 May 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM on the same day. Proposals must be submitted through the e-PADS online portal. The physical address for clarifications and surveys is Pakistan Television Corporation Headquarters, F-5/1, Constitution Avenue, Islamabad. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the technical compliance annexures and ensure all required documents, including vetted feasibility reports and BOQs for each TV Center, are complete. Missing or incomplete submissions are a common cause for rejection in such complex tenders.