Laying Hanging Fixing and Maintenance of Copper Cable Network in Karachi

The National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) Karachi Directorate is procuring services for laying, hanging, fixing, and maintenance of the Copper Cable Network within its jurisdiction. This procurement is based on a Closed Framework Agreement valid initially for one year, extendable on mutual consent. The scope includes excavation, cable laying with sand layering, brick fixing, warning tape laying, boring under roads and railway lines, installation of poles, boxes, and cabinets, cable termination and jointing, and maintenance activities as per the detailed Bill of Quantities (BoQ) annexed. The work is to be executed at various sites in Karachi, ensuring compliance with NTC standards and specifications. Eligible bidders must be Pakistani firms registered with PEC under EE07 and EE08 codes, active taxpayers with FBR and SRB, and have at least three years of relevant experience in copper cable network installation and maintenance. Firms must not be blacklisted and should have an established office in Karachi with a minimum financial turnover of PKR 5 million in each of the last two financial years. Bidders must also submit notarized affidavits confirming no business relations or manufacturing links with Israel or India. Technical evaluation will consider the experience of engineers, completed projects, and availability of necessary equipment. The tender requires electronic submission of bids through the EPADS platform (www.eprocure.gov.pk) by 1100 hours on May 12, 2026. Manual or late submissions will be rejected. Tender security of 2% of the bid value must be submitted in original to the Director NTC Karachi before the bid closing time. Bids will be opened the same day at 1130 hours in the presence of bidders' representatives. The contract will be awarded to the lowest evaluated technically qualified bidder. Performance security of PKR 1,000,000 will be required upon award. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely submission of the original bid security to avoid disqualification, as online bids without original security received on time will be rejected. Also, carefully review the BoQ annexures and comply fully with the technical and commercial requirements to avoid being declared non-responsive. This tender offers a significant opportunity for firms specializing in telecommunication infrastructure in Karachi to secure a long-term framework agreement with a reputable federal organization.