This tender invites qualified contractors in Rawalpindi to undertake the re-routing of a 48 fiber optical fiber cable (OFC) from Lahore High Court to Suparco due to the widening and construction of the service road and GT Road between Lahore High Court and T-Chowk Rawalpindi. Issued by the National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC), Rawalpindi Directorate, this project falls under the categories of Power, Electrical & Solar Equipment and Construction & Civil Works Materials. The scope includes excavation, laying of HDPE/PVC pipes, pulling of OFC, reinstatement of roads, and installation of joint enclosures and marker posts along the specified route. The work demands careful handling of optical fiber cables and adherence to technical specifications provided by NTC and PTCL. The site is located in Rawalpindi, requiring contractors to manage engineering challenges such as trenching in both katcha and pacca surfaces, ensuring minimal disruption to traffic and existing infrastructure. Bidders must hold a valid PEC registration in the relevant category and maintain an active tax status with FBR. The tender requires submission of earnest money amounting to PKR 530,000 in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt or Bank Guarantee. Compliance with the 2025-26 fiscal year requirements, including submission of technical and financial bids through the EPADS online portal, is mandatory. The submission deadline is set for 01 April 2026 at 10:00 AM, with bid opening at 10:30 AM via the E-PAD system at the Office of Director NTC Rawalpindi, IJP Road I-12, Islamabad. Bidders must upload their bids in PDF format exclusively on the EPADS platform; physical or email submissions will not be accepted. Pro-Tip: Ensure all bid documents are complete and signed with official seals, and double-check the tender security validity and format to avoid disqualification. Also, verify the exclusion of any Indian or Israeli origin products as per tender conditions to maintain eligibility.