Procurement of Desktop Computers by National Textile University Faisalabad

The National Textile University (Computer Science Department) Faisalabad is inviting sealed bids for the procurement of Desktop Computers under Tender Notice # P87160 for the financial year 2026-27. The procurement is planned to be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 and submit their bids electronically by the deadline of Friday, August 28, 2026 at 04:35 PM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Items being procured: - Desktop Computers (Qty: 80 Nos.) with specifications including Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 processor, 8GB DDR5 RAM, 512 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD, 21.5" FHD 100-Hz Monitor, USB Keyboard and Mouse, and 3 years official warranty. All components must be factory integrated and branded (HP/Dell/Lenovo business series). Manufacturer authorization letter is mandatory. The technical scope requires fully compliant branded desktop computers with no local assembly or upgrades. Bidders must provide bid security in the form of Pay Order or Demand Draft and comply with eligibility criteria including FBR registration and experience. The bid validity period is 90 days. Key dates include bid clarification deadline on August 17, 2026, bid submission deadline on August 28, 2026, and bid opening on the same day at 05:05 PM via EPADS. The contract will be awarded to the lowest evaluated responsive bidder. Bidders are advised to carefully review all bidding documents and ensure timely submission through EPADS. For inquiries, contact the Assistant Professor at National Textile University Faisalabad via phone +92-300-669200 or email waqar@ntu.edu.pk. The procurement portal is https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/87160. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your EPADS registration is complete well before the deadline and upload all required documents including bid security to avoid disqualification.