Provision of IT Equipment for Rector Secretariat NUST H-12 Campus Islamabad

The P&LP Directorate at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), located near NT Park, NUST H-12 Campus Islamabad, is procuring a comprehensive range of IT equipment and related services for the Rector Secretariat. 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 platform. The tender reference number is P74482. Items being procured: - Laptop Stand (3 units) - Wireless Headphones (6 units) - Smart LED TV Televisions (1 unit) - Scanner (1 unit) - Laptop Computer Display Screen Glare Screens (6 units) - Desktop Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Monitors (6 units) - Claude Subscription Software Licensing Service (6 units) - Laser Printer (1 unit) - Paper Shredder Machines or Accessories (1 unit) The technical scope includes supply, installation, and commissioning of brand new equipment with specifications such as 360° rotating laptop stands with adjustable angle and height, A4 Tech or equivalent wireless headphones, Samsung AU7000 UHD 4K Smart TV 55 inch or equivalent, HP ScanJet Enterprise Flow - 7500 Flatbed Scanner or equivalent, Dell U2725QE/HP VH240a vertical rotatable LCD monitors or equivalent, HP Color Laserjet Pro MFP 3303FDW wireless duplex printer or equivalent, and Deli E9945 shredder or equivalent. The Claude Max Plan monthly subscription is also included. 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 and provide a one-year warranty with repair and maintenance coverage after the warranty period. The bid validity period is 90 days. Bids must be submitted online via EPADS v2.0 by Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Manual submissions are not accepted. The submission address for bid security and hard copies is P&LP Directorate, Near NT Park, NUST H-12 Campus, Islamabad. Vendors are advised to register on EPADS v2.0 and may seek clarifications via email at ddproc@nust.edu.pk by August 9, 2026. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure complete and clear pricing for each item as incomplete or ambiguous rates may lead to bid rejection. Also, timely registration and submission on EPADS v2.0 is critical since late or manual bids will be disqualified. Familiarity with the EPADS platform and early preparation of bid security documents will enhance compliance and competitiveness in this tender.