Provision of Optical Fiber Connectivity and Digital Radio System for NADRA HQ Islamabad

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) Islamabad is procuring Optical Fiber Connectivity (OFC) and Digital Radio System (DRS) to establish a robust Layer-3 Point-to-Point Network Connectivity between its HQ, PR 680x sites, DR, and remote sites across Pakistan. This procurement is specific to Islamabad and aims to enhance network infrastructure for NADRA centers. The technical scope includes provision of end-to-end network connectivity with enterprise-grade media converters, 1000 Mbps Ethernet handoff, and guaranteed uptime of 99.99% for aggregation sites and 97.5% for individual sites. The ISP must be PTA approved and capable of providing installation, commissioning, and 24x7 monitoring with link restoration within specified timeframes. Bidders must have valid NTN, GST registration, be active on FBR ATL, and submit bid security of Rs. 1,620,000. The deployment period is 8-10 weeks post contract signing. Submission of bids is electronic only via EPADS by April 27, 2026, 11:00 AM, addressed to Procurement Department, HQ NADRA, G-5/2 Islamabad. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure full compliance with technical specifications and eligibility documents in the correct sequence to avoid disqualification. Also, bidders should avoid quoting for sites with shared backhaul media to ensure redundancy requirements are met.