Provision of Internet Service for IGNITE-National Technology Fund Islamabad

The IGNITE-National Technology Fund in Islamabad Capital Territory is procuring Internet Service for its office located at Plot # 7, Mauve Area, 3rd Floor, Telecom Foundation Complex. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to secure a dedicated, high-quality internet connection to support the Fund's operations. The scope includes installation and commissioning of all necessary hardware and services for internet provision. The service must provide an 80 Mbps CIR dedicated internet circuit on an Ethernet interface via optic fiber cable, with symmetric bandwidth and a /29 block of public IP addresses. Both last mile connections should terminate at IGNITE's own Customer Premises Equipment or equivalent. The service provider must ensure 24/7 online and field technical support, an advanced warning mechanism for scheduled maintenance, and a minimum uptime SLA of 99.8%. Eligible bidders must be registered with FBR, possess valid NTN and GST certificates, and be active taxpayers with proof of tax returns for the preceding fiscal year. Authorization from the original equipment manufacturer or supplier is also required. Bidders should demonstrate technical competence and financial capability to deliver the services as per the tender requirements. The tender was published on July 2, 2026, and the deadline for bid submission is July 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0, with the original bid security submitted physically to the IGNITE office at the address mentioned above. The technical and financial bids will be opened on the same day at 3:30 PM. Manual submissions are not accepted. 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. Early preparation of technical and financial documents aligned with the tender specifications will enhance the chances of success.