Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) is inviting sealed bids for the procurement of high power transmitter equipment and related services for its Rawalpindi transmission facility. This is a significant technical procurement intended to enhance broadcasting infrastructure and transmission capacity across federal operations. The tender is open to eligible contractors, suppliers and service providers registered with relevant authorities, with bids to be submitted online through the PPRA ePADS portal. The scope includes supply, installation, testing and commissioning of high power transmitter systems, with technical specifications and performance requirements detailed in the tender documents. Bidders must demonstrate financial stability, technical competence, and compliance with Pakistan's regulatory framework for broadcasting and procurement. The estimated project value and detailed technical specifications are available in the complete bid documents, which can be obtained from PBC headquarters in Islamabad or downloaded electronically from the ePADS system. Submission of bids is mandatory through the online portal by the stated deadline, with physical bid opening conducted publicly at the notified venue. Bid evaluation will consider technical merit, financial proposal, and compliance with all mandatory requirements, with contract award based on transparent evaluation criteria established under PPRA regulations.
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PBC is procuring high power transmitter equipment for its Rawalpindi facility, a core broadcast infrastructure investment.
The tender requires submission of bid security (10 lakh rupees or 25 percent of quoted value) and processing fee of 10,000 rupees, indicating a mid-to-large scale project. Bidders must hold valid NTN and GST registration and demonstrate prior experience with similar transmission systems. The online-only submission process via ePADS suggests institutional-grade procurement with strict compliance expectations. This is a one-time procurement rather than a framework contract.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered with tax authorities (NTN and GST registration required). Typically, suppliers of broadcast equipment should hold relevant certifications from Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA) or equivalent regulatory clearances. The notice requires bidders to maintain financial solvency and provide bank-verified security deposits. Pakistani companies and consortium partners are eligible; foreign entities must comply with local registration requirements.