Supply and Installation of Lab Equipment for Process Health Monitoring of CNC Machines Using Artificial Intelligence

The Pakistan Navy Engineering College under the National University of Sciences and Technology (PNEC-NUST) Karachi is procuring advanced lab equipment for process health monitoring of CNC machines using Artificial Intelligence. This procurement is specifically for Karachi and involves supply and installation of high precision lab instruments including Core i7 based computers, high precision AE sensor systems, BNC-SMA cables, and Edge AI processing units such as the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Super Developer Kit. The technical scope covers supply of modern lab equipment with detailed specifications as per Annex-A of the tender document. The equipment must come with a minimum one-year warranty including spares, support, and upgrades. The supplier is responsible for delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning at PNEC-NUST Karachi premises. The tender requires submission of a single stage one envelope bid through the E-PADS system, with original earnest money submitted separately at the time of technical bid opening. Eligibility criteria include NTN and Sales Tax registration with active ATL status in FBR records, authorization from OEMs, and relevant experience. Firms must provide detailed technical and financial bids on company letterhead, including bid security of 5% of the quoted value. The tender also mandates compliance with tax and legal requirements, submission of company profile, bank statements, and non-blacklisting certificates. The bid opening is scheduled for 17 June 2026 at 11:30 AM at the SONA Office, PNEC-NUST Karachi. Bidders should ensure timely submission and completeness of documents to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare the bid security and authorization letters as per tender instructions to avoid rejection during technical evaluation. The department emphasizes strict adherence to delivery timelines and quality standards with penalties for delays or substandard supplies. This tender offers a significant opportunity for suppliers with expertise in lab equipment and AI-based monitoring systems to engage with a prestigious defense educational institution in Karachi. Bidders are advised to review all annexes carefully and ensure compliance with all technical and financial requirements to enhance their chances of success.