Government and Defence Projects

Government and defence institutions need contractors who deliver to specification, document everything and respect security and protocol. Sound Krafted is a Lahore-based independent system integrator that designs, supplies, installs and commissions acoustics, conference systems, studios, auditoriums, control rooms and ICT for government departments, public-sector broadcasters, universities, development agencies and defence institutions across Pakistan.

We have 31+ completed projects. On this page we show public-sector work that we are cleared to name.

Selected public-sector projects

Client	Scope (as listed on our client list)
The Chief Minister’s Office, Punjab	Conference solution featuring Taiden audio systems at the historic office
Civil Secretariat, Government of the Punjab	Paperless conference solution with Taiden audio and interactive displays at the historic Darbar Hall
Punjab Council of the Arts (PUCAR)	Music studio equipment and establishment of music studios
Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV)	Regular supplier of AV and ICT equipment; revamping of broadcast equipment; major supplies for the National Film Academy
Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (Radio Pakistan)	Supply of equipment for the upgradation of master control rooms (MCR) at 20 stations
Higher Education Commission (HEC)	Media publication project
FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations)	Regular supplier of AV and ICT equipment
GIZ Pakistan	Major supplies and services
NESPAK	Broadcast and audio-video consultancy

What we deliver for the public sector

• Conference, voting and interpretation systems for cabinet rooms, committee rooms, assemblies and darbar halls.
• Auditorium and hall renovation: acoustics, seating, sound, LED screens, stage and lighting.
• Media cells and studios: TV, radio, podcast and e-learning studios for ministries, departments and universities.
• Command, control and monitoring rooms with video walls, consoles and ICT.
• Soundproofing and speech privacy for secure meeting and briefing rooms.
• CCTV, access control, server rooms and BMS for offices and campuses.
• Acoustic consultancy, BOQs and tender specifications for planning departments and consultants.

How we work with government buyers

Tender-ready documentation

We prepare quotations against tender BOQs and specifications, provide technical compliance sheets, product data sheets and samples where required, and quote equivalent brands where the tender allows.

Specification support

If your department is planning a project, our engineers can survey the site and prepare a brand-neutral design, BOQ and specification that supports fair competition.

Security and protocol

We follow site security procedures, visitor and staff clearance, and confidentiality requirements. Work in sensitive areas is scheduled around official business.

Inspection and handover

We support inspection committees with test results, as-built drawings, manuals and training, and provide warranty and after-sales support.

Why public institutions choose Sound Krafted

• One integrator for acoustics, AV, studios and ICT, reducing the number of contractors on site.
• Brand-neutral: as an independent system integrator, we work with any brand and can meet “or equivalent” specifications.
• Proven with high-profile venues: the CM Office, the Civil Secretariat Darbar Hall, PTV and Radio Pakistan.
• Development-sector experience: FAO and GIZ.
• Based in Harbanspura, Lahore, with project teams working in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Karachi and across Pakistan.

Our approach to public-sector projects

Public-sector projects have committees, inspections and audit trails. We make that process easier:

• Clear BOQs with item-by-item descriptions that match the tender and the delivered equipment.
• Compliance sheets showing how each item meets the specification.
• Samples and data sheets for committee approval before supply.
• Delivery and inspection records for stores and inspection teams.
• Testing reports and acceptance documentation at handover.
• Training for in-house staff, with simple operating guides.
• After-sales support with a named contact for each project.

We also understand that public venues host ceremonies and official events. Work is scheduled around these, and sensitive areas are handled with discretion.

We also support consultants and main contractors on public-sector projects as the specialist acoustic, AV and ICT subcontractor, working to the main contractor’s programme, safety rules and documentation requirements.

Sectors we serve

1. Federal and provincial secretariats and ministries.
2. Defence and security institutions.
3. Public-sector broadcasters.
4. Public universities and regulators such as HEC.
5. Development agencies and UN bodies.
6. Public-sector engineering and infrastructure organisations.

Frequently asked questions

Do you participate in government tenders?

Yes. We quote against government and public-sector tenders and provide the technical documentation they require.

Can you quote equivalent brands against a tender specification?

Yes, where the tender allows equivalents. As an independent system integrator, we work with any brand and provide compliance sheets.

Do you work in secure government and defence buildings?

Yes. We follow site security, clearance and confidentiality requirements and schedule work around official business.

Can you help our department prepare a BOQ for a new hall or studio?

Yes. Our engineers survey the site and prepare a design, BOQ and brand-neutral specification for your procurement process.

Which government projects have you completed?

Examples include conference systems for the Chief Minister’s Office and the Civil Secretariat Darbar Hall in Punjab, MCR equipment for Radio Pakistan and broadcast work for PTV. See the table above.