Supply of Lab Equipment at NCAI NUST H-12 Campus Islamabad

The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) Islamabad is procuring advanced lab equipment for its National Center of Artificial Intelligence (NCAI) located at the H-12 Campus. This procurement is specifically for supplying high-end IT and lab systems including servers, storage devices, GPUs, network cards, and related accessories as detailed in the tender annexures. The scope covers delivery, installation, and commissioning within 8-10 weeks of the purchase order issuance. Bidders must be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for sales and income tax, be active on the tax payer list, and must not be blacklisted or involved in litigation. The tender requires submission of a complete technical and financial bid with a bid security of 2% of the quoted value. The evaluation will be based on a comprehensive criteria including technical specifications, firm capacity, past experience, financial standing, and OEM relationships. Bids must remain valid for at least 90 days after the financial bid opening. The deadline for bid submission is 09 June 2026 before 1100 hrs via the E-PADS system, with a mandatory hard copy submission at the NCAI NUST Conference Room. Bidders are advised to carefully prepare their bids ensuring all required documents such as NTN, sales tax certificates, OEM authorizations, and compliance sheets are included. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure their bid prices are clear, complete, and properly totaled to avoid rejection due to ambiguity or incompleteness. This tender offers a significant opportunity for suppliers experienced in high-tech lab and IT equipment to engage with a prestigious academic institution in Islamabad. The department emphasizes strict adherence to specifications and timely delivery, with penalties for delays and substandard supplies. Interested firms should also note the requirement for a 5% performance guarantee during the warranty period and the importance of maintaining active tax status throughout the contract period.