Procurement of GPU Workstation for Department of Computer and Information System Engineering

NED University of Engineering & Technology Karachi invites bids for the procurement of a high-performance GPU workstation specifically for the Department of Computer and Information System Engineering. This procurement is aimed at acquiring a complete GPU based workstation with detailed technical specifications to support advanced computing needs. Items being procured: - GPU Workstation with ASUS ROG Strix NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 4090 OC White or equivalent - CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X (16 Cores / 32 Threads, Next-Gen Zen 5 Architecture) - Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WiFi with built-in Realtek 5G LAN NIC - Memory: 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 6000MHz CL30 - Storage: 1TB Premium PCIe 4.0/5.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (Samsung 990 Pro) - Power Supply: 1200W ATX 3.1 Ready /PCIe 5.1 Certified PSU (Seasonic Vertex GX-1200) - CPU Cooler: 360mm Liquid AIO Cooler (ASUS ROG Strix LC III) - PC Case: Lian Li O11 Dynamic EVO XL Full-Tower - Keyboard: ASUS ROG Azoth Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Mouse: ASUS ROG Spatha X Wireless Gaming Mouse The technical scope includes supply and installation of the workstation with standard warranty and provision of component serial numbers for graphics card and motherboard. Bidders must provide a colored brochure with full specifications. The procurement follows the National Competitive Bidding Single Stage One Envelope procedure as per SPPRA Rules 2010 (Amended). Eligibility criteria require bidders to have at least 3 years of verifiable experience, valid FBR and GST registrations, and no history of blacklisting or litigation. A fixed bid security of Rs 0.100 million is mandatory. Bids must be submitted electronically through EPADS only; manual bids will not be accepted. Original bid security and affidavit must be submitted in sealed envelopes before the deadline. The deadline for bid submission is strictly enforced, with bid opening conducted electronically. The procuring agency reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Performance security of 5% of contract price is required from the successful bidder. Payment will be made upon 100% delivery and issuance of inspection certificate. Bidders are advised to carefully follow the bidding instructions, submit complete documentation, and ensure compliance with all terms and conditions. Timely execution of contract award is critical to avoid forfeiture of bid security. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for qualified suppliers to provide cutting-edge computing equipment to a prestigious engineering university in Karachi. One practical tip for bidders: Ensure your financial proposal is clearly placed in the designated section of EPADS to avoid delays or rejection during bid opening. Also, submit the original bid security physically on time to the Deputy Director Procurement office as required.