Upgradation and Replacement of Hipath 3550 PABX System with Advanced PABX System at SBP-BSC Multan

The SBP Banking Services Corporation (SBP-BSC) Multan invites sealed bids for the Upgradation and Replacement of the Existing Hipath 3550 PABX System with an Advanced and Up to Date PABX System at SBP-BSC, Multan. This procurement is for supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of a Hybrid PABX system along with SIP phones and related works at the SBP-BSC premises located at Pul Mouj Darya, LMQ Road, Multan. Items being procured: - Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of Hybrid PABX system including 16 Analogue Trunk Ports with CLI, 96 Analogue Ports, 50 IP Ports, Digital Subscriber Gateway Ports, Call Billing Software, Trunk Protection Circuit, Auto Attendant, PRI Module, power supply with battery backup, digital/IP operator console, and a latest PC with specified configuration - Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of 50 SIP phones compatible with the PABX system with power adapters and LAN CAT-6 cables - Upgradation of Main Distribution Frame with krone strips surge protection - Removal of old telephone exchange, tracing and re-termination of in-house wiring, and jumpering of telephone extensions and direct lines at MDF The technical scope includes dismantling the existing telephone exchange, supplying and installing the new PABX system and SIP phones, upgrading the main distribution frame, and rewiring as necessary. The bidder must provide documentary evidence proving the PABX system is foreign made with country of origin and relevant test certificates. The supplied material will only be accepted after submission of these documents. Eligibility criteria require bidders to have completed at least two projects of similar nature each costing Rs. 4.5 million or more in the last five years, be registered with Punjab Revenue Authority, and have an annual turnover or financial capability of at least Rs. 5 million. Bid security of Rs. 175,000 is required. The contract duration is 180 days from the issuance of the work order. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Manual submissions will not be accepted. The technical bid will be evaluated on a 100% technical basis with a passing mark of 100. One practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and carefully prepare all required documents including bid security and technical evidence to avoid disqualification. Also, bidders should prepare a detailed work program aligned with the key performance indicators provided. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for qualified firms to supply and install a modern PABX system at a prestigious banking institution in Multan, Punjab.