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Description / Scope of Work
The Bureau of Statistics, Planning & Development Board, Lahore invites sealed competitive bids for the procurement of internet services. This tender document, reference NO.BS (DPD)-03/2026/NSB, is issued in accordance with PPRA Rules 2014 (as amended from time to time) and is intended to provide comprehensive guidelines for eligible bidders participating in this procurement process. The internet services to be procured will support the operational needs of the bureau located in Lahore, Punjab, and the contract is expected to commence following successful completion of the evaluation and award process.
Bidders must be duly registered with the relevant tax authority and must possess valid CNIC or business registration documents as applicable. A bid security in the prescribed form is mandatory for all bidders. Bidders should carefully review all eligibility criteria and technical specifications outlined in the tender documents before submitting their bids. The tender follows a transparent competitive bidding process with provisions for bid clarification, preliminary examination, and technical evaluation as detailed in the instructions to bidders.
Bid documents are available from the Bureau of Statistics office in Lahore and must be submitted in sealed envelopes at the designated location by the closing date. The opening of bids will be conducted at the procuring agency in the presence of bidders or their authorized representatives. For further information regarding bid submission procedures, technical specifications, and contact details of the procuring agency, interested bidders should refer to the complete tender document which contains detailed instructions, sample forms, and all general conditions of contract applicable to this procurement.
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Bureau of Statistics seeks internet service provider for Lahore office operations.
This is a recurring utility procurement of medium scale supporting government administrative functions. The 18-month closing window suggests deliberate planning. Notable consideration: government procurement typically involves extended evaluation periods post-bid. Service continuity is likely critical given bureau operations, indicating preference for established providers with proven uptime records and local support infrastructure.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered with tax authority (NTN/FBR), hold valid CNIC or business registration documents. Bid security in prescribed form mandatory. Typically, ISPs must also demonstrate telecom authority registration/licensing and operational capacity in Lahore. PPRA Rules 2014 apply.