Provision of GPON Services to 509 Kenal Colony KRL Kahuta

The National Telecommunication Corporation (National Telecom Corporation (NTC)) Islamabad invites sealed bids through EPADS v2.0 for the provision of GPON services to 509 Kenal Colony KRL Kahuta. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 under contract reference P89836. The bidding process will follow the Single Stage One Envelope method with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Items being procured: - OFC 24 Fiber SM Fiber optic cable (270 meters) - OFC 12 Fiber SM Fiber optic cable (95 meters) - OFC 6 Fiber SM Fiber optic cable (1180 meters) - Joint Enclosure 24F/6F (3 pcs) - FDH Cabinet (Fiber Distribution Hub) (1 pcs) - FAT (Fiber Access Terminal) Wall Type closure (5 pcs) - FAT (Fiber Access Terminal) Wall Type closure (9 pcs) - Patch Cord 3 Meter (100 pcs) - OFDF 12 F Fiber optic distribution complete (1 pcs) - OFDF 24 F Fiber optic distribution complete (1 pcs) - Warning Tape (1185 meters) - HDPE Pipe 1 Inch Dia (1230 meters) - Joint Enclosure 12 F/6F (6 pcs) - Marking and Digging of Kacha Trench (1175 meters) - Marking and Digging of Pacca Trench (10 meters) - Re-instatement of Pacca (10 meters) - Normal Road Bore (35 meters) - Splicing (250 Qty) - Pulling of Fiber optic cable (1230 meters) - Making of FDH Cable Plinth (1 job) - Fixing of HDPE pipe and OFC (325 meters) The technical scope includes supply and installation of fiber optic cables and related accessories, trench digging, cable splicing, and laying services at the specified site in Kahuta. All items must comply with the specified technical standards such as G.652D compliance for fiber cables and IP65 or higher for cabinets. The delivery schedule is 42 days from the date of contract. Eligibility criteria require bidders to have PEC registration (C-6/C-5), valid FBR registration, minimum two similar completed projects in Pakistan, and submission of bid security amounting to Rs. 65,000 in the form of Pay Order, Call Deposit, or Bank Draft. Bidders must also submit an affidavit confirming non-blacklisting and that products are not of Indian or Israeli origin. Bids must be submitted online via EPADS v2.0 by Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 10:30 AM. The original bid security must be physically submitted to the office of the Assistant Engineer, Sector I-12, Microwave Station, Near Social Security Hospital, IJP Road, Islamabad before the deadline. Bids will be opened on the same day at 11:00 AM through EPADS v2.0. Late or manual submissions will be disqualified. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and to carefully follow the bid security submission instructions to avoid disqualification. Also, bidders should prepare all required documents including PEC and FBR certificates and ensure compliance with technical specifications to enhance chances of success. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for qualified suppliers to provide advanced GPON services and fiber optic infrastructure to a key location in Kahuta under the auspices of a reputable federal entity.