Secondary Internet Services at PSO House (300 Mbps CIR)

Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSO) Karachi invites qualified bidders to submit quotations for Secondary Internet Services at PSO House with a committed information rate (CIR) of 300 Mbps. This procurement is specifically for a fully dedicated, unshared, and uncompressed internet bandwidth link to ensure high availability and performance for PSO's corporate internet needs. Items being procured: - Corporate Internet Services with 300 Mbps CIR bandwidth - Two public IP pools from different subnets: one with 30 usable IP addresses (including 3 whitelisted IPs) and another with 4 usable IP addresses - Point to point pool of 2 private IP addresses between PSO and ISP termination device - BGP connectivity configuration and management for PSO's Autonomous System - DDOS protection on 10 public IP addresses - 10 public IP addresses at Disaster Recovery sites (LMT Korangi and Kotlakhpat) - LAN Maintenance Services including installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of 300 Mbps symmetric internet bandwidth with auto failover last mile The scope includes installation of fiber or wireless last mile links compliant with PTA regulations, redundant equipment deployment, civil and electrical works, proper cabling with PVC casing, and adherence to PSO's Health, Safety, and Environment policies. The bidder must provide network monitoring systems, DNS services, SMTP server support, and ensure compliance with Pakistan Telecommunication Authority licensing requirements. Eligibility criteria include valid PTA license for 2026, FBR registration, and technical capability to meet stringent bandwidth, latency, jitter, and packet loss requirements. Earnest money and bid security details are as per PSO's instructions. The contract duration is three years with possible renewal for two additional years based on performance. Bidders should note the pre-bid meeting arrangements and PSO's rights to reject bids based on document authenticity, litigation status, or bid manipulation. Submission deadline is **30 October 2026**. Bids must be submitted in two sealed envelopes containing technical and financial proposals respectively. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your last mile solution uses different Points of Presence (POPs) than existing subcontractors at PSO to avoid disqualification. Also, prepare detailed network diagrams and documentary evidence of PTA licenses and infrastructure resilience to strengthen your technical bid. This tender offers a significant opportunity for qualified ISPs to provide critical internet infrastructure services to a leading national energy company in Karachi.