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Description / Scope of Work
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to identify reputable Original Equipment Manufacturers and suppliers capable of providing Fiber Optimized Distribution Point (DP) Posts suitable for FTTx (Fiber To The x) network deployments. This RFI is issued from the PTCL Nest Office located in Islamabad, Federal Province, and represents PTCL's initial effort to gauge supplier capabilities and establish relationships with potential future partners in the telecommunications infrastructure space. The RFI document outlines detailed technical requirements and specifications that interested manufacturers must address in their submissions to demonstrate their product suitability and manufacturing competence for this critical fiber access infrastructure component.
Eligible parties must be recognized OEMs or established manufacturers with proven experience in designing and producing fiber-optimized distribution infrastructure. Interested suppliers are required to provide complete technical information and detailed submissions addressing all specifications outlined in the RFI documentation. Submissions must demonstrate manufacturing capability, product certification, compliance with relevant standards, and technical performance characteristics specific to FTTx deployment environments. PTCL reserves absolute discretion to reject any submission and to annul the procurement process at any time without liability or obligation to inform bidders of rejection grounds.
All technical submissions must be uploaded through the SAP Ariba Platform portal using the designated RFI link provided in the notice. The submission deadline is 10th September 2026 at 05:00 PM, with no late submissions accepted under any circumstances. Incomplete or non-compliant submissions will not be processed further. Interested parties seeking clarification on RFI details, technical requirements, or the submission process should contact the Director Procurement Support at the PTCL Nest Office, Room 224, 2nd Floor E Block, via email at akhlaq.Ahmad@ptclgroup.com or etzaz.ahsan@ptclgroup.com, or by telephone at 051-2283423.
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PTCL is seeking RFI responses for fiber-optimized DP posts—a core infrastructure component for fiber-to-home and hybrid fiber networks.
This is a capability assessment, not a binding purchase commitment, but successful RFI participants are explicitly positioned as 'perspective future partners,' signaling potential for subsequent procurement. The September 2026 deadline is tight for overseas manufacturers coordinating technical documentation and certifications. The FTTx scope suggests medium-to-large scale recurring demand if relationship progresses beyond this initial information-gathering phase.
Who can bid: Typically, suppliers of telecommunications infrastructure must hold valid business registration, NTN/tax compliance certification, and relevant product certifications (ISO, ITU, or national telecom standards). Manufacturers should possess proven production capacity and quality assurance systems. PTCL reserves right to reject without stating grounds. No specific PEC category or security requirement stated in this RFI phase.