Procurement of Network Infrastructure Upgradation Project for Provincial Election Commissioner Punjab

The Provincial Election Commissioner Punjab (Election Commission of Pakistan) invites sealed bids for the Procurement of Network Infrastructure Upgradation Project under financial year 2026-27. This procurement is aimed at upgrading the network infrastructure to enhance the IT capabilities of the department located at 10-Court Street, Lahore. Bidders must be registered and eligible as per the detailed criteria and submit their bids through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 by the deadline of Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM. The bids will be opened on the same day at 12:30 PM via EPADS. Items being procured: - Next Generation Firewall (Qty: 2 units, 3 years warranty and support) - Wireless LAN Controller (Qty: 2 units, 3 years warranty and support) - Wireless Access Points (Qty: 30 units, 3 years warranty and support) - Core Network Switches (Qty: 2 units, 3 years warranty and support) - LAN Access Network Switches (Qty: 16 units, 3 years warranty and support) - PoE LAN Network Switches (Qty: 10 units, 3 years warranty and support) - SAN Switch (Qty: 1 unit, 3 years warranty and support) - Fiber Network Cable (Qty: 20 points approx.) - Ethernet Network Cable (Qty: 350 points approx.) - UPS Power Cable (Qty: 10 points approx.) - IT Cabinets (Qty: 10 units) The technical scope includes supply, installation, commissioning, configuration, and testing of all network equipment and passive works such as cabling and power supply. The project requires compliance with detailed technical specifications including support for latest standards like Wi-Fi 7, high throughput firewalls, and enterprise-grade switches. The bidder must have relevant experience, valid registrations, OEM authorization, and provide bid security as specified. Bidders must submit bids online via EPADS v2.0 and physically submit the original bid security at the office of the Provincial Election Commissioner Punjab, 10-Court Street, Lahore before the deadline. Late or manual bids will not be entertained. The procurement will follow Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) methodology. A pre-bid meeting will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM at the Procuring Agency's office. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and upload all required documents including bid security scanned copy well before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Also, carefully review the detailed technical specifications and compliance requirements to maximize technical evaluation scores. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for qualified suppliers to contribute to a critical government IT infrastructure upgrade in Lahore, Punjab.