Procurement of High-End Computing Machines for Digital Infrastructure Upgradation at CUI Islamabad

Comsats University, Islamabad (Principal Seat) is procuring High-End Computing Machines for Digital Infrastructure Upgradation at CUI Islamabad. This procurement is specific to Islamabad Capital Territory and is managed by the Senior Program Officer of the Treasurer Department located at the 3rd Floor, Faculty Block-2, Comsats University Islamabad Park Road. Items being procured: - High-End Computing Machine (Quantity: 3) The technical specifications for the High-End Computing Machines include a Quad Intel Xeon Gold Processor, 256GB DDR4 3200MHz ECC-Registered RAM with support for up to 6TB RAM across 48 DDR4 DIMM slots. Storage comprises 2 × 480GB NVMe M.2 SSD for Operating System and 4 × 3.84TB 12Gbp/s SAS SSD for data, with front drive bays supporting up to 24 × 2.5" SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD) and up to 12 NVMe PCIe SSD, max 184.32TB. The power supply is dual 1600W redundant, and networking includes a 04 Port Gigabit LAN Card. RAID controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 configurations with 12Gbps/6Gbps SAS and 6Gbps/3Gbps SATA drives. Warranty is for 3 years. The procurement scope covers supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of these machines at the specified site. Eligible bidders must be registered with FBR (NTN and GST) and on ATL as of the closing date. They must have relevant experience with at least five executed contracts for Desktop/Laptop/Notebooks or Servers over Rs.1,000,000 each in the last three years. Bid security in the form of Pay Order or Demand Draft is mandatory. Bids must be submitted online via EPADS v2.0, with the original bid security physically submitted to the Treasurer Department before the deadline. The tender follows a Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method. The bid validity period is 45 days. The deadline for bid submission is Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Manual submissions are not accepted. Bidders are advised to carefully review all terms and conditions, ensure compliance with technical specifications, and submit complete documentation to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders: Register early on EPADS v2.0 and ensure your bid security is submitted physically on time to avoid disqualification. Also, provide clear documentation of past experience and compliance certificates to strengthen your bid. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for suppliers of high-end computing equipment to engage with a reputable academic institution in Islamabad, contributing to the digital infrastructure enhancement of CUI.