Primary Internet Connectivity and MPLS L3 Connectivity Services for Data Center and Remote Sites

The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Material Management) in Lahore is procuring primary internet connectivity services and MPLS L3 primary connectivity between its Data Center and Disaster Recovery site. This procurement covers internet connectivity for 90 remote SD-WAN sites, 27 MPLS aggregation sites, and connectivity at the Data Center and DR sites located in Lahore. The scope includes provisioning of redundant and backup links at no additional cost to ensure seamless failover and high availability, supporting the organization's business continuity requirements. The contract duration is initially one year with a possible extension of two additional years on mutual consent. The bidder must have a valid long-haul license, local presence, and at least 25 years of experience in industry-grade internet service implementation. Financial worth of at least PKR 100 million and registration with FBR and SECP for at least three years is mandatory. The technical bid requires submission of audited financial reports, tax returns, integrity pact, and proof of no blacklisting. The delivery and installation must be completed within 90 days from the purchase order date. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by 10:30 AM on July 7, 2026, with bid opening at 11:00 AM the same day. Manual submissions are not accepted. The procuring agency emphasizes the importance of submitting all mandatory documents including bid security and technical literature to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration and familiarity with the EPADS system to avoid last-minute submission issues. Contact details for queries are provided for the Chief Engineer at Lahore Electric Supply Company.