Supply of Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) to National Telecommunication Corporation on Rate Running Frame Agreement DDP Site Basis for One Year

This tender invites qualified vendors in Islamabad to supply Optical Fiber Cables (OFC) to the National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) under a one-year Rate Running Frame Agreement. The procurement falls under Electronics & Appliances category and is managed by the NTC, a key government telecommunication entity. The scope includes supplying single mode OFC conforming to PTCL's latest TR-109 technical specifications. Delivery is on DDP site basis to various NTC maintenance and development directorates across Pakistan. The contract requires manufacturing within eight weeks of purchase order and delivery within three weeks post-inspection. The cables must meet stringent quality standards, ensuring durability and performance in diverse environments. The sites are primarily in Islamabad, with distribution across northern, central, and southern regions. Bidders must be registered manufacturers with valid tax status and experience supplying to NTC, PTCL, or similar organizations. Compliance with PEC categories and FBR/ATL registration is essential for eligibility. Tender security of PKR 1,000,000 is mandatory, and all bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS. The contract includes a one-year warranty and performance security requirements. Submission deadline is **March 12, 2026, 11:30 AM**, with bid opening at **11:30 AM** the same day at NTC HQ, Sector G-5/2 Islamabad. Bidders must upload bids on EPADS; manual submissions are not accepted. The physical address for correspondence is Director (Procurement), Room #05, Ground Floor, NTC HQ, G-5/2 Islamabad. Pro-Tip: Ensure timely submission of original bid security to avoid disqualification. Also, carefully review PTCL's TR-109 specifications and provide compliant samples before the deadline to avoid being declared non-responsive.