Supply of Optical Fiber Cable Joint Enclosures to National Telecommunication Corporation on Rate Running Frame Agreement

This tender invites bids for the supply of Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) Joint Enclosures to the National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) across multiple cities including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Lahore, Multan, Karachi, and Quetta. The procurement falls under the Electronics & Appliances category and is managed by NTC headquartered in Islamabad. The supply will be executed on a Rate Running Frame Agreement basis for one year, with deliveries made on a DDP site basis. The scope includes providing various sizes of OFC Joint Enclosures conforming to PTCL's technical specifications TR-224. The enclosures will be delivered to designated NTC directorates and must meet stringent quality standards verified through sample testing. The contract requires international standard packing and timely delivery within eight weeks of purchase orders. The engineering challenge lies in ensuring the enclosures meet telecom industry durability and performance standards across diverse regional environments. Bidders must be registered with relevant tax authorities and authorized OEM suppliers with proven experience supplying similar items to NTC, PTCL, or reputed telecom operators. Compliance with PEC categories and valid FBR/ATL status is essential. Tender security of PKR 500,000 is mandatory, and bids must remain valid for 120 days. The 2025-26 fiscal year requirements include submission of samples, commercial compliance, and adherence to all tender clauses to avoid disqualification. The submission deadline is set for 10:00 AM on **March 12, 2026**, with bid opening at 10:30 AM the same day at NTC HQ, Sector G-5/2 Islamabad. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS only; manual or emailed bids will be rejected. The physical samples must reach the Director (Procurement) office before the deadline. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid includes all required documents and samples as per Annex-A and Annex-B. Missing samples or incomplete documentation will lead to immediate disqualification. Also, double-check the bid security submission timing to avoid rejection for non-compliance.