Procurement of Networking Accessories and Installation of Network

The **Board of Intermediate Education, Karachi** is procuring networking accessories and installation services for its site at Bakhtiyari Youth Centre, North Nazimabad, Karachi. This tender covers the supply, installation, configuration, deployment, testing, and commissioning of network components including corning I/O, patch panels, cables, switches, UPS, racks, and other related accessories as per the Bill of Quantities and technical specifications. The technical scope requires bidders to provide all accessories, cabling, racks, patch panels, switches, UPS, and other components with installation, labeling, tagging, complete schematic diagrams, and warranty or support. Delivery and installation must be completed within 60 days after contract award, with a one-year maintenance warranty and support contract including 24/7 resource engineer availability. Eligible bidders must be registered with FBR for Income and Sales Tax, have valid Sindh Revenue Board registration, and not be blacklisted or involved in litigation. Submission of catalogues with bids is mandatory. The bid security is 3% of the estimated cost, and performance security is 10% of the contract price. Bidders should have relevant experience and technical capacity as per the evaluation criteria. The tender was published on **2026-04-01** and the closing date for submission is **28th April 2026 at 2:30 PM**. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS and original bids delivered to the Administration General Section, Old Building, 1st Floor, Room No.31, Board of Intermediate Education Karachi before the deadline. Opening of bids will be on the same day at 3:00 PM. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on the EPADS portal and to submit both electronic and original bids well before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Proper documentation including bid security, catalogues, and technical proposals aligned with the BOQ will strengthen the bid and compliance with the tender requirements.