Procurement of Firewalls, Network Data Node, Optical Fiber Cables and Connectivity Solutions by National Telecommunication Corporation

National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC), Headquarters G-5/2, Islamabad, invites electronic bids from suppliers, contractors and service providers registered with the Income Tax and Sales Tax departments and having relevant experience. The invitation covers three procurement packages and extensions to the opening dates of two previously floated tenders.

EPADS reference P187188 covers procurement of next-generation firewalls with four licenses and support for NTC. Bids must be submitted by 21 November 2026 at 10:30, and opening is scheduled for the same day at 11:00.

EPADS reference P189564 covers supply, installation, testing and commissioning of a Network Data Node. The submission deadline is 23 November 2026 at 11:00, with opening on the same day at 11:30.

EPADS reference P188589 covers supply of optical fiber cables to NTC on a DDP site basis. Bids must be submitted by 24 November 2026 at 11:00, and opening is scheduled for the same day at 11:30.

The extended schedule for EPADS reference P160428, procurement of Data Center Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) for NTC, sets the submission deadline at 11:00 on 13 November 2026 and opening at 11:30 that day.

The extended schedule for EPADS reference P125500 covers provision of media connectivity through satellite, microwave and optical fiber for Wi-Fi connectivity at Punjab cattle market sites on a turnkey basis. Bids are due by 16 November 2026 at 11:00, with opening that day at 11:30.

Electronic bidding documents containing detailed terms and conditions, specifications and requirements are available through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/. Bidders must submit their electronic bids through EPADS 2.0 on or before the closing date and time applicable to their package. Manual bids will not be accepted. Electronic bids will be opened on the same day, at least 30 minutes after closing, according to the package schedule.

Under Rule 65 of the Public Procurement Rules, 2026, the Grievance Redressal Committee is available on EPADS v2.0. The contact office is the Director (Procurement), Room 05, Ground Floor, NTC Headquarters, Sector G-5/2, Islamabad. Telephone: 051-9245799, 9245864. NTC website: www.ntc.net.pk.