Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
NUST Planning and Logistics Directorate is procuring GPU servers for the Information and Communication Technology Department at NUST H-12 Campus in Islamabad under reference P158775. The procurement is planned for financial year 2026-27 and will be conducted using a Single Stage-Two Envelope method with Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) technique in accordance with Public Procurement Rules 2026. The bidding process operates through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 platform, with all eligible bidders required to register on EPADS v2.0 prior to participation. The specific quantities and technical specifications for GPU servers are detailed within the bid documents available on the EPADS portal.
All bidders must submit either a Pay Order as bid security or a bid securing declaration in the format specified in the bidding documents. Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 to participate. The eligibility criteria and detailed evaluation methodology are provided in the standard bidding document. Prospective vendors should review all technical specifications and related service requirements outlined in the Items/Lot Specification section before preparing their bids.
E-bids prepared according to the bidding documents must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 on or before Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM, with electronic opening scheduled for the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual bid submissions will not be accepted. Interested bidders can register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/ and access complete bid documents at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/158775. For inquiries, contact NUST P&LP Director at +92-519-085-1637 or ddproc@nust.edu.pk.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender, written with AI from the official notice and checked by our quality rules — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
NUST is acquiring GPU servers for its ICT department datacenter—a specialized, likely high-performance procurement for academic research/computing infrastructure.
Scale appears medium to large given institutional scope and FY2026-27 budget allocation. Single-stage QCBS evaluation suggests technical capability and cost efficiency matter equally. No recurring language present; appears to be a one-off capital investment. Tight 12-month lead time from notice to close implies specifications are finalized; bidders should verify exact quantities and GPU specifications (models, memory, interconnect requirements) on EPADS before committing resources to proposal development.
Who can bid: Must register on EPADS v2.0 platform prior to bid submission (mandatory). Typically, Pakistani suppliers/integrators require NTN, active SECP registration, and relevant business license. No PEC requirement stated (not construction). No explicit restrictions on foreign vs. local bidders mentioned; review SBD for detail. Bid security via Pay Order or declaration required per bidding document format.