Procurement of iPhone 17 Pro-Max (PTA-Approved) for MARCOMS Directorate

The National University of Science and Technology Islamabad is procuring the iPhone 17 Pro-Max (PTA-Approved) for its MARCOMS Directorate located at NUST H-12 Campus, Islamabad. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and follows a Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0. Items being procured: - iPhone 17 Pro-Max or Equivalent, PTA Approved - 256GB Storage - Original charger and cable - One-year verifiable warranty The technical scope includes supply of brand new iPhone 17 Pro-Max devices with original accessories and warranty coverage. The delivery, installation, and commissioning are to be completed within 42 days from the contract award. The supplier must provide repair and maintenance coverage for one year after the warranty period. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be registered with FBR for sales and income tax, active on the tax payer list, never blacklisted, and not under litigation. Bidders must submit a bid security of 3% of the quoted value in the form of a pay order or bank draft in favor of NUST Islamabad. Performance guarantee of 5% of the contract value will be deducted from the final bill and released after warranty completion. The bid submission deadline is **August 18, 2026, 11:00 AM** via EPADS v2.0 only. Manual submissions are not accepted. Bidders must also submit a hard copy of the bid security to the P&LP Directorate, Near NT Park, NUST H-12 Campus, Islamabad before the deadline. Bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM in the presence of the Local Purchase Committee and bidders' representatives. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your bid is complete, properly indexed, and all required documents such as NTN certificate, sales tax certificate, OEM authorization, and financial statements are attached and clearly highlighted. Registration on EPADS v2.0 is mandatory for participation. Late or incomplete bids will be rejected. This tender offers a great opportunity for authorized suppliers to provide high-quality Apple devices to a prestigious academic institution in Islamabad.