Procurement of Satellite Data Services for GLOF-II Early Warning System Network in Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) based in Islamabad invites bids through the PPRA e-Procurement System (EPADS) from eligible firms, companies, telecommunication operators, satellite communication service providers, system integrators, and authorized satellite airtime resellers. The procurement is for Satellite Data Services specifically for the GLOF-II Early Warning System (EWS) Network covering the regions of Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Items being procured: - Procurement of Satellite Data Services This procurement involves the provision of satellite data services essential for the early warning system aimed at mitigating Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) risks. The technical scope requires firms capable of delivering reliable satellite communication services to support the EWS network infrastructure in the specified northern regions. Eligibility criteria include submission of a Bid Security equivalent to 2% of the bid value in the form of Bank Draft or Pay Order favoring the Director General, Pakistan Meteorological Department, Islamabad. Bidders must ensure their bids are complete and submitted before the closing date and time. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Guarantee equivalent to 5% of the Contract/Work Order value in the form of CDR, Pay Order, Bank Draft, or other acceptable instruments. The procurement will be conducted under the Single Stage – One Envelope Bidding Procedure as per Rule 36(a) of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Detailed bidding documents, including specifications, are available free of cost on www.pmd.gov.pk, www.eprocure.gov.pk, and www.ppra.org.pk. The closing date for submission is **23-07-2026 at 10:30 PST**, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 11:00 PST. Original bids must be submitted in hard form to the I&P Section, PMD Headquarters office, Islamabad. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your bid security and performance guarantee documents are correctly prepared and submitted as per the instructions to avoid disqualification. Also, register and submit your bids timely through the PPRA EPADS portal to comply with the e-procurement requirements.