This tender invites bids for the shifting of NTC copper network services to GPON and rerouting of optical fiber cables along Peshawar Road, Rawalpindi. Issued by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, it covers both supply of fiber optic cables and related civil works in a busy urban area. The scope includes provision and installation of single mode fiber optic cables, fiber distribution hubs, patch cards, and HDPE pipes. The work involves excavation, laying of pipes, splicing, and reinstatement of roads at Race Course Chowk and Qasim Market. The contractor must manage engineering challenges such as working in congested city roads and coordinating with government offices affected by underpass construction. Bidders must hold relevant PEC categories and maintain active FBR tax status for the financial year 2025-26. Tender security of PKR 200,000 is mandatory. The contract requires compliance with NTC and PTCL technical specifications and submission of all required documents including experience certificates and affidavits regarding origin of materials. The submission deadline is set for 17th February 2026 at 10:00 AM, with bid opening at 10:30 AM via the EPAD online portal. Bidders must upload their bids in PDF format on the official e-procurement system. Physical submissions are not accepted. The tender opening venue is the Office of Director NTC Rawalpindi, IJP Road, Islamabad. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid includes the correct tender security in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt or Bank Guarantee as per instructions. Missing or incorrect security often leads to disqualification. Also, double-check the EPAD upload to avoid last-minute technical issues.