Procurement of Desktop Computer System for Department of Materials Engineering

The NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, is procuring Desktop Computer Systems specifically for its Department of Materials Engineering. This procurement is aimed at enhancing the department's computing infrastructure with high-performance equipment suitable for academic and research purposes. The technical scope includes the supply of 8 units of Desktop Computer Systems featuring Intel Core i7 10th Generation processors, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 512GB SSD storage, DVD Writer, USB Keyboard and Mouse with mouse pad, and 22-inch IPS LED monitors. Each unit comes with a one-year warranty ensuring reliability and support. The delivery location is the Department of Materials Engineering at NEDUET, Karachi, with a preferred delivery timeline of 30 days after the award of work. Eligible bidders must have a local presence in Karachi and at least three years of relevant experience. They must be registered with FBR and GST authorities, provide an income tax certificate (NTN), and demonstrate an average turnover of at least PKR 2 million per year over the last three financial years. Bidders must submit a bid security of 5% of the bid value and comply strictly with the technical specifications without optional or alternative items unless accompanied by bid security. Affidavits on non-judicial stamp paper confirming no litigation, blacklisting, or corrupt practices are mandatory. Bids must be submitted electronically through EPADS only; manual submissions will not be accepted. The original bid security must reach the Deputy Director Procurement office before the tender opening. The submission deadline and other key dates will be notified officially. The successful bidder must sign the award of work letter within three days of notification to avoid forfeiture of bid security. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all pages of the bidding documents are complete and signed by authorized personnel. Missing or unsigned pages can lead to outright rejection. Also, bidders should verify their bid's inclusion in the EPADS bid opening list to avoid disqualification due to technical submission errors. This tender offers a significant opportunity for suppliers specializing in IT hardware to engage with a prestigious academic institution in Karachi, with clear guidelines and a transparent procurement process.