Provision of Internet Services Managed WAN at NUTECH Islamabad

The National University of Technology (NUTECH) Islamabad is procuring comprehensive Internet Services under a managed WAN framework agreement. This procurement is specifically for the provision of 800 Mbps CIR bandwidth over redundant fiber optic media, ensuring high availability and reliability for the university's network infrastructure. The contract is based in Islamabad and aims to establish a closed framework agreement for one year, with possible extensions based on performance. The technical scope includes primary and secondary fiber optic media with auto failover devices such as Juniper or CISCO to maintain uninterrupted service. The service provider must guarantee 99.5% network availability, provide 24/7 online technical support with an online ticketing system, and supply a pool of 32 IPv4 addresses. The vendor is also required to resolve any outages within two hours and maintain a detailed escalation matrix for technical support levels. Eligible bidders must be registered with relevant authorities including FBR and PTA, possess valid NTN and GST registrations, and must not be blacklisted. Experience requirements include at least three deployments of 500 Mbps or higher bandwidth services. Bidders must submit an original CDR of Rs 350,000 as earnest money and comply with all tender conditions including submission through the EPADS portal. The tender follows a single stage single envelope procedure under PPRA Rules 2004. The submission deadline is 16 June 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Bids must be uploaded on the EPADS system and original bid security submitted physically before closing time at the SCM Office, 2nd Floor Admin Block, NUTECH Islamabad. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 09 June 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure early uploading of bids on the EPADS portal well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues. Also, submitting all required documents in the prescribed sequence and format will help avoid disqualification. Attention to detail in the technical and financial bids, including proper authorization and stamping, is crucial for successful participation in this tender.