Internet Services and MPLS provision for 286-bed General Hospital, Bahawalnagar

The Infrastructure Development Authority of the Punjab (IDAP) invites bids for the provision of internet services and MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) connectivity for the 286 Bedded General Hospital located in Bahawalnagar, Punjab. This is an e-procurement tender issued through the Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority system and advertised on both the PPRA website (ppra.punjab.gov.pk) and IDAP's official portal (idap.pk). The scope includes supply, installation, configuration and maintenance of internet and MPLS services to support hospital operations across all departments and wards. Tender reference number 2026/BID/48 covers the complete networking infrastructure requirements for this healthcare facility.

All prospective bidders must be registered on the Punjab E-Procurement System to participate in this single-stage two-envelope bidding process. Eligible bidders are required to submit a bid security of Rs. 100,000 in the form of 1-Link Bank Transfer or a bank guarantee. In case of bank guarantee, a scanned copy must be uploaded with the technical bid on the e-procurement platform, while the original must be submitted to IDAP's office before the bid submission deadline. Bids shall remain valid for 120 days from the date of technical bid opening, with bid security validity extending 28 days beyond this period. All rates quoted must be inclusive of applicable taxes, and no alternate proposals will be entertained.

Tender documents containing detailed technical specifications and terms are available on the Punjab E-Procurement System at eo.punjab.gov.pk. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM to clarify requirements. Bidders must submit both technical and financial proposals on the e-procurement platform by August 20, 2026 at 02:30 PM; technical proposals will be opened the same day at 03:00 PM. Manual bids will not be accepted. Interested parties should register immediately and direct any clarifications to the client through the e-procurement system at least three days before the submission deadline. IDAP is located at 50-B3, Gulberg-III, Ground Floor, Lahore.

IDAP is seeking an experienced telecom/ISP vendor to deliver internet and MPLS services for a major healthcare facility. This is infrastructure-critical work requiring robust uptime commitments and likely SLA-bound contracts. The hospital's 286 beds and multiple departments suggest medium-to-large bandwidth requirements, telemedicine capability, and integration with existing medical IT systems. The tight pre-bid schedule (meeting August 12, closing August 20) and formal e-procurement process indicate a well-planned procurement; bidders must demonstrate prior healthcare/institutional experience and operational readiness.

Who can bid: Bidders must register with Punjab E-Procurement System; no specific licensing category stated in the notice. Typically, ISP/telecom service providers must hold valid PTA licenses, SECP or NTN registration, and evidence of prior similar contracts. Bank guarantee or transferred bid security of Rs. 100,000 is mandatory; bids lacking this will be rejected outright before technical evaluation.