Internet Connection Services via Optical Fiber at PIEDMC Head Office

Punjab Industrial Estates Development and Management Company (PIEDMC) invites bids for the hiring of a firm to provide internet connection services through optical fiber at the PIEDMC Head Office in Punjab. The contract reference is PIE/P&C/Opt-Fiber/IT/26/32. This is a service provision contract for dedicated optical fiber internet connectivity to support the organization's operational and administrative requirements. The scope encompasses installation, configuration, and ongoing provision of high-speed internet services through optical fiber technology to ensure reliable connectivity for the head office operations.

Eligible bidders must meet specified qualification criteria, possess relevant registration with appropriate authorities, and demonstrate technical and financial capacity to deliver the required services. Bidders are required to submit bid security as specified in the bid data sheet, along with all mandatory documentation establishing their eligibility, experience, and capability to undertake optical fiber internet service provision. Joint venture participation may be permitted subject to conditions outlined in the bidding documents.

The complete bidding documents are available in Volume I of this notice dated July 2026. Interested bidders must obtain the full tender documents, prepare compliant bids, and submit them by the deadline specified in the bid data sheet. Bid opening will be conducted by the Procuring Agency as per the schedule in the bidding documents. Clarifications may be requested prior to the submission deadline. Bidders should contact PIEDMC directly for any queries regarding bid specifications, technical requirements, or submission procedures.

PIEDMC requires engagement of a service provider for optical fiber internet connectivity at its head office. This is a recurring service contract (not one-time supply) for reliable high-speed data transmission. The bidder must possess proven experience delivering ISP/telecom services via optical fiber infrastructure, relevant regulatory approvals (PTA registration if applicable), and financial stability to maintain continuous service. Scale appears medium. The notice indicates this is organized procurement with formal bid security and performance guarantee requirements, suggesting professional-grade service standards expected.

Who can bid: Bidders must be registered with relevant telecommunications or ISP regulatory authorities. Typically, service providers must hold valid business registration (SECP), NTN, and telecommunications licensing where required by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). The notice does not explicitly state PEC category applicability. Joint ventures are permitted if structure complies with bidding document conditions. Financial and technical capacity to demonstrate prior optical fiber service delivery is implicit.