Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
Punjab Forensic Science Authority (PFSA), operating under the Home Department of the Government of the Punjab, invites e-bids for the provision of internet connectivity and data VPN connection services for its head office located in Lahore at Thokar Niaz Baig, Multan Road, and eight divisional headquarters across Punjab. The tender reference is FSA-706. This procurement covers network infrastructure and secure virtual private network connectivity required to enable communication and data security across PFSA's forensic science facilities in Lahore and regional divisions. The project aims to establish reliable, secure internet and VPN services essential for the authority's forensic operations and inter-office communications.
Eligible bidders must possess a valid National Tax Number (NTN) certificate from the Federal Board of Revenue and maintain active taxpayer status in both GST (STRN) and income tax (FBR) for the year 2026-27. Bidders must submit a Professional Tax Certificate for 2026-27 and provide a Power of Attorney as specified in the tender documents. A bid security of two percent of the bid value must be submitted or transferred online as per the e-Procurement system procedure established in collaboration with the Bank of Punjab, Government of the Punjab, as per circular SO(I&C-I)5-4/2024 dated 19 May 2026. All bidders must sign and stamp all bidding documents and submit proof of valid national identification for the firm proprietor and authorized person.
Bidders should obtain complete tender documents from PFSA's head office in Lahore or download from the official website at www.pfsa.gop.pk. E-bids must be submitted through the e-Procurement system with all required annexures including technical bid form, price schedule, acceptance of terms and conditions, integrity pact, and bidder information form. For clarifications, prospective bidders may contact PFSA at Tel: +92 42 37840007, Fax: +92 42 99232761, or Email: pmusdi@gmail.com. Bid opening and evaluation will follow the procedures outlined in the tender document.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
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PFSA seeks reliable internet and VPN connectivity across nine locations in Punjab including head office and eight divisional centres.
The requirement suggests a distributed forensic operations network requiring secure data transmission and inter-office communication infrastructure. Bidders must comply with strict tax compliance requirements and hold valid FBR registration. The two-percent bid security requirement and e-Procurement system mandate indicate formal government procurement protocols. This appears a one-off infrastructure contract rather than recurring services, requiring experienced telecom service providers familiar with government network specifications.
Who can bid: Bidders must hold valid NTN from FBR and maintain active taxpayer status in GST (STRN) and income tax (FBR). Professional Tax Certificate for 2026-27 is mandatory. Valid national identification for firm proprietor and authorized person required. Power of Attorney must be provided. Typically, internet and VPN service providers operating in Pakistan with government experience and SECP registration are preferred.