IP Telephone Exchange and IP Phones for PEF Head Office Building

Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) invites sealed competitive bids for the procurement of an IP telephone exchange system and IP phones for the newly constructed PEF Head Office Building located in Lahore, Punjab. The tender reference is PEF/PROC/IT/2026-27/04. This procurement is for complete supply, installation, testing and commissioning of IP telephony infrastructure to support the organisation's communications requirements in its new headquarters facility at 52-L Gulberg III, Lahore.

Bidders must be eligible entities registered with relevant authorities and capable of supplying and installing enterprise-grade IP telephony systems. A bid security is required as specified in the tender document. Bidders should possess technical competence, relevant experience in telecommunications infrastructure, and the ability to provide post-installation support and maintenance. All goods must be brand new, compliant with specifications, and defect-free upon delivery.

Interested bidders may obtain the complete bidding document from the office of the Director (HR & Admin) at Punjab Education Foundation, 52-L Gulberg III near Kalma Chowk, Lahore, Pakistan, or contact via phone at (+92) 04299232791-98. Sealed bids must be submitted as per the instructions detailed in the tender document. The tender follows Punjab Procurement Rules and open competitive bidding procedures. For further information, visit http://www.pef.edu.pk or contact the procuring agency directly.

This is a single-project procurement of IP telephony infrastructure (exchange system and handsets) for a newly completed office building. The scope appears medium-sized, typical for a head office installation requiring both hardware and installation services. Bidders should note that the tender document emphasises provision of brand-new, defect-free goods with post-delivery support obligations. The closing date suggests a moderately tight procurement timeline. This is a one-off capital project rather than a recurring contract.

Who can bid: The notice does not explicitly state PEC category or registration requirements. Typically, bidders for IT/telecommunications equipment supply and installation must be registered with NTN/SECP, hold relevant vendor certifications from equipment manufacturers, and possess technical staff qualified in IP telephony systems. Local or foreign bidders may both be eligible under open competitive bidding, though conversion to PKR may apply for foreign bids.