Supply of NVIDIA DGX Spark AI Supercomputers

This tender from Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA) in Islamabad calls for the supply of eight NVIDIA DGX Spark AI Supercomputers, a critical acquisition for advancing Pakistan's digital transformation under the Digital Nation Pakistan Act, 2025. The procurement falls under the IT & Office Equipment category, reflecting the high-tech nature of the equipment. The scope involves delivering cutting-edge AI supercomputers featuring the Grace Blackwell Architecture with NVIDIA GB10 Grace Blackwell superchip, 1 PFLOPS FP4 AI performance, 128GB unified system memory, ConnectX-7 Smart NIC, and 4TB NVME.M2 storage with self-encryption. These units measure 150mm L x 150mm W x 50.5mm H, designed to meet the demanding computational needs of data science, cybersecurity, and AI workloads in Islamabad. Bidders should ensure compliance with the PDA's requirements, including tax registration and adherence to the 2025-26 fiscal year regulations. The tender follows a Single-Stage, Two-Envelope process, so firms must prepare both technical and financial bids carefully. While PEC category is not specified, firms should verify their FBR/ATL status to avoid disqualification. The submission deadline is set for 12th February 2026 by 10:00 AM, with bid opening at 10:30 AM the same day. Bids must be submitted online via the EPADS portal. The physical address for correspondence is 7th Floor, Kohsar Block, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad. Pro-Tip: Make sure to register and submit your bid through the EPADS portal well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues. Also, double-check the Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) requirements and ensure your firm’s tax credentials are up to date to prevent disqualification.