Supply and Commissioning of Spectrum Monitoring System for Islamabad Monitoring Station Housing FAB HQs Building

The Frequency Allocation Board (FAB), Islamabad, is procuring a state-of-the-art Spectrum Monitoring System for the establishment of the Islamabad Monitoring Station housed at FAB Headquarters. This procurement is specifically for the supply and commissioning of advanced digital RF receivers (analyzers) and RF sensor systems designed to monitor cellular technologies including 5G, 4G, 3G, and 2G across multiple frequency bands. The project is based in Islamabad Capital Territory and is managed by the Frequency Allocation Board (FAB). The technical scope includes the provision of 3 digital RF receivers with built-in GPS, internal storage, and data transmission capabilities, along with 6 smart test phones, control software, antennas, laptops, and battery packs with a minimum backup of 3 hours. Additionally, 4 RF sensor systems with compact, ruggedized design and wide frequency range coverage (9 kHz to 8 GHz) are required. The equipment must support advanced features such as real-time interference analysis, time-gate measurements, and comprehensive protocol decoding without SIM cards. The system must be compliant with ITU-R standards and capable of performing factory and site acceptance tests. Eligible bidders must be original manufacturers, authorized dealers, or distributors registered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and active on the tax list. A minimum of 5 years' experience, local service and repair facilities with qualified staff, and the ability to provide after-sales support for at least 10 years post-warranty are mandatory. Bidders must submit separate technical and financial bids for each lot and comply with all mandatory technical specifications and evaluation criteria. The tender was published on 08 May 2026, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for 13 May 2026 at FAB HQs, Islamabad. The deadline for electronic bid submission on EPADS is 25 May 2026 at 11:00 hours, with technical bids opening at 11:30 hours the same day. Manual bids are not accepted. The contract completion timeline is 6 months post-award. Bidders are advised to carefully prepare their technical bids including all mandatory documents such as PEC category, FBR registration, and experience certificates. Earnest money in the form of bid security is required as per lot specifications. Submission through EPADS is mandatory, and bidders should ensure timely submission to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure the availability of the latest version of equipment and software for the mandatory field demonstration and test trials, as older versions will lead to disqualification. Also, maintaining a local service center with qualified technical staff and providing a principal OEM letter verifying repair capabilities will strengthen the bid. Strict adherence to the bid submission timeline and complete documentation will enhance chances of success in this competitive procurement by the Frequency Allocation Board, Islamabad.