Purchase of IT Equipment for SMME by National University of Science & Technology (NUST) Islamabad

The National University of Science & Technology (NUST), specifically its School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (SMME) located in President Sector H-12, Islamabad, invites sealed bids for the procurement of IT equipment under the reference number P179592. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to equip the SMME with modern IT hardware to support its academic and research activities. Items being procured include: - Projection Screens (10x8 feet, Asus, ViewSonic or Equivalent) quantity 4 - Photocopier Machines (Konica Minolta Bizhub 451i or Equivalent) quantity 1 - Multifunction Printers (HP or Equivalent) quantity 3 - Paper Shredders (Aurora or Equivalent, Cross-cut type) quantity 3 - Solid State Drives (Lexar or Equivalent, 256 GB) quantity 10 - RAM DDR4 (8GB) quantity 10 - Web Cameras (Logitech Pro Stream Webcam or Equivalent) quantity 3 - Video Projectors (5000 ANSI Lumens, 1080p resolution with accessories) quantity 4 The technical scope includes supply of brand new equipment with at least one year warranty including spares. The equipment must meet specified technical standards and be supported with installation, functional testing, and demonstration. Spare parts supply for at least five years will be ensured under separate agreement. Bidders must be registered with relevant tax authorities and provide bid security in the form of a pay order. The procurement will follow a Quality Based Selection (QBS) method under the Single Stage Two Envelope procedure via the EPADS v2.0 e-procurement portal. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be active taxpayers with valid NTN and GST registration, authorized dealers or manufacturers, and capable of providing after-sales service and technical support within Pakistan. The bid submission deadline is Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM on the same day via EPADS v2.0. Manual submissions are not accepted. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents available on EPADS and ensure compliance with all technical and financial requirements. Registration on EPADS v2.0 is mandatory for participation. The procuring agency reserves the right to reject any or all bids without assigning any reason. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely submission of original bid security to the specified address in Islamabad before the deadline to avoid disqualification. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for qualified suppliers to contribute to the technological advancement of NUST-SMME in Islamabad.