Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Testing of IT Equipment for the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences of the University of Pristina

New clarification added: Question: Request for Clarification No. 3 Item 6: All-in-One PC 27" (i7, 32GB, Dual SSD, Wi-Fi 6E)You have requested:Additional Features - Wireless Charger.Considering that this feature limits competition, is it possible to remove it as a requirement and offer it as an optional or additional equipment?Item 12: AI/ML Compute Server – Dual CPU, 512 GB RAM, GPU Support, RAIDYou have requested: 2× Intel Xeon Platinum 8570, 56 Cores Each, 2.1 GHz Base / 4.0 GHz Max, 300MB Cache,Operating System:  Windows Server 2022 Datacenter Edition, 16-Core License, Multi-Language,Unlimited VMs, No CALsOS Media Kits:  Windows Server 2022 Datacenter, 16-Core, DF Recovery Image,Multi-LanguageAdditional Licensing: 24× Windows Server 2022/2019 Datacenter Add Licenses (2 Core each),Genuine, No Media/KeySo you have requested total of 64 core to be licensed, from Microsoft we have got information that in order to use all the cores of the server we need to license all physical cores in order to use the server, from this we should offer Windows Server 2022 Datacenter with 112 cores, should we offer only 64 core or 12 cores? Item 21: High-Performance Workstation (i9, 128GB RAM, RTX A4000, 27" 4K Monitor, UPS)You have requested:RTX A4000 GPU, as the following GPU is EOL can we offer equivalent model or better? Item 24: Notebook 14" Touchscreen (Ultra 5, 16GB RAM, RTX 500 Ada, 1TB SSD)You have requested:Connectivity : Wi-Fi 6E AX211, 2×2 AX Bluetooth® 5.3 1 × USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (data transfer + 15W charging) 2 × USB-A  2 × USB-C (Thunderbolt™ 4 / USB4, 40 Gbps) with USB PD 3.0 and DisplayPort 2.1 1 × HDMI (up to 4K @ 60 Hz) 1 × Audio combo jack (3.5 mm) 1 × Ethernet (RJ-45) 1 × Security keyhole Considering that this feature limits competition, is it possible to offer 2x USB-A and 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt™ 4 / USB4, 40 Gbps) with USB PD 3.0 and DisplayPort 2.1 as standards ports, considering that most off vendors provide similar options? Item 25: Threadripper Workstation (AMD PRO 5995WX, 128GB ECC RAM, RTX A4500)You have requested a workstation that is not available from well know manufacturers with provided specifications, would it be acceptable from you to offer Workstation from well know Brand Name Manufacturers that offers equivalent or better performance with newer CPU and better GPU. Item 26:  High-Performance Workstation (Threadripper, Dual GPU, 128GB RAM)You have requested a workstation that is not available from well know manufacturers with provided specifications, would it be acceptable from you to offer would it be acceptable from you to offer Workstation from well know Brand Name Manufacturers that offers equivalent or better performance with newer CPU and better GPU, as requested workstation is Customized and not Brand Name I/O ports are not same and you have requested 2x GPU’s build in ports wouldn’t be used can we offer workstation with 10 USB ports from which 3 are USB-C with data transfer option but without Video option as requested?Or we can offer Customized workstation but we can’t provide MAF as this would be assembled by our professional technicians, and would be overed with 3 years warranty by us. Item 27: All-in-One PC 27" (13th Gen i5, Dual SSD, Integrated Graphics):You have requested:  Additional Features - Wireless Charger.Considering that this feature limits competition, is it possible to remove it as a requirement and offer it as an optional or additional equipment? Also for DVD is it acceptable to offer external as majority of Brand name suppliers don’t offer it as build in option. Answer: to the request for Clarification No. 3In response to the request for clarification received regarding ITB/2025/57264, UNOPS has reviewed the concerns in consultation with the technical expert. The following clarifications and corresponding amendments have been made to the technical specifications:Item 6: All-in-One PC 27" (i7, 32GB, Dual SSD, Wi-Fi 6E)The requirement for a built-in wireless charger has been amended. This feature is now considered optional to avoid limiting competition.Item 12: AI/ML Compute Server – Dual CPU, 512 GB RAM, GPU Support, RAIDThe licensing requirements for Windows Server 2022 Datacenter Edition have been updated to ensure full compliance with Microsoft licensing policy. The specification now requires licensing for all 112 physical cores (base plus 48 × 2-core add-on licenses).Item 21: High-Performance Workstation (i9, 128GB RAM, RTX A4000)Due to the End-of-Life (EOL) status of the NVIDIA RTX A4000, the specification now allows equivalent or better professional-grade GPUs from current-generation product lines.Item 24: Notebook 14" Touchscreen (Ultra 5, 16GB RAM, RTX 500 Ada)The USB port configuration has been revised. The notebook must include at least 2 × USB-A and 2 × USB-C (Thunderbolt™ 4 / USB4) with DisplayPort and USB PD 3.0. Other ports may vary depending on the manufacturer's standard, provided the overall functionality is maintained.Item 25: Threadripper Workstation (AMD PRO 5995WX, 128GB ECC RAM, RTX A4500)Due to the End-of-Life status of the originally specified CPU and GPU, the specification now allows workstations offering equivalent or newer-generation CPUs and GPUs from well-known brand manufacturers.Additionally, the item title has been changed to:High-Performance Workstation (Threadripper-Class CPU, 128GB ECC RAM, Pro GPU Equivalent to RTX A4500)This reflects the permitted flexibility in CPU and GPU configurations.Item 26: High-Performance Workstation (Threadripper, Dual GPU, 128GB RAM)The requirements have been amended to allow:Equivalent or better performance using newer-generation CPUs and GPUs;USB-C ports for data transfer only (video output is not mandatory);Offers of custom-built workstations without MAF, provided they are backed by a 3-year warranty from the supplier.The item title has also been changed to:Dual-GPU Workstation (Threadripper-Class CPU, 128GB RAM, High-End Graphics)This revised title reflects the acceptance of flexible, high-end configurations.Item 27: All-in-One PC 27" (13th Gen i5, Dual SSD, Integrated Graphics)The wireless charger is now optional. The requirement for a built-in DVD drive has been relaxed; offers may include external DVD drives or omit this feature entirely, in alignment with current manufacturer standards.Amended Solicitation DocumentsTo reflect the above clarifications and changes, the following solicitation documents have been updated and reissued:ITB_2025_57264 – Section II Schedule of Requirements_V2ITB_2025_57264_Section_III_Returnable Bidding Forms – Form D_V2ITB_2025_57264_Section_III_Returnable Bidding Forms A, B, C, E, F, G, H_V2(Note: only Form C has been amended in this file.)Bidders are required to use these updated (Version 2) forms for the preparation and submission of their bids.

New amendment added #3: Deadline for clarifications is extended until 08 July 2025.Deadline for the submission of bids is extended until 16 July 2025.

New amendment added #2: UNOPS Advises on the following points as below that HAVE BEEN AMENDED:Amended the documents titled:ITB_2025_57264 - Section II Schedule of Requirements_V2ITB_2025_57264_Section_III_Returnable Bidding Forms - Form D_V2ITB_2025_57264_Section_III_Returnable Bidding Forms A, B, C, E, F, G, H_V2(Note: only Form C has been amended in this file)NOTE: The amendment includes the below:The amendment includes revisions to the technical specifications and item titles. The changed item titles are highlighted in red, while the revised specifications and requirements are highlighted in yellow within the referenced documents. These changes include, among others, the following:Removal of End-of-Life (EOL) hardware references (Items 21, 25, 26)Optionalization of non-standard features such as wireless chargers and DVD drives (Items 6, 27)Updates to Windows Server licensing requirements (Item 12)Relaxation of port configuration standards to allow wider manufacturer compatibility (Item 24)Acceptance of custom-built offers under certain warranty conditions (Item 26)The amended documents are available in the Documents section tab of the eSourcing system.Deadline for clarifications is extended until 08 July 2025.Deadline for the submission of bids is extended until 16 July 2025.UNOPS advises all the Bidders to keep up to date with the published Amendment Documents and ensure that their Offers are prepared and submitted in accordance with the latest versions of the documents. Failure to comply with the published Amendments or submission of incorrect or outdated documents may result in disqualification of your Offer.

New clarification added: Clarification response no. 03In response to the request for clarification no. 3 received regarding ITB/2025/57264, UNOPS has reviewed the concerns in consultation with the technical expert. The following clarifications and corresponding amendments have been made to the technical specifications:Item 6: All-in-One PC 27" (i7, 32GB, Dual SSD, Wi-Fi 6E)The requirement for a built-in wireless charger has been amended. This feature is now considered optional to avoid limiting competition.Item 12: AI/ML Compute Server – Dual CPU, 512 GB RAM, GPU Support, RAIDThe licensing requirements for Windows Server 2022 Datacenter Edition have been updated to ensure full compliance with Microsoft licensing policy. The specification now requires licensing for all 112 physical cores (base plus 48 × 2-core add-on licenses).Item 21: High-Performance Workstation (i9, 128GB RAM, RTX A4000)Due to the End-of-Life (EOL) status of the NVIDIA RTX A4000, the specification now allows equivalent or better professional-grade GPUs from current-generation product lines.Item 24: Notebook 14" Touchscreen (Ultra 5, 16GB RAM, RTX 500 Ada)The USB port configuration has been revised. The notebook must include at least 2 × USB-A and 2 × USB-C (Thunderbolt™ 4 / USB4) with DisplayPort and USB PD 3.0. Other ports may vary depending on the manufacturer's standard, provided the overall functionality is maintained.Item 25: Threadripper Workstation (AMD PRO 5995WX, 128GB ECC RAM, RTX A4500)Due to the End-of-Life status of the originally specified CPU and GPU, the specification now allows workstations offering equivalent or newer-generation CPUs and GPUs from well-known brand manufacturers.Additionally, the item title has been changed to:High-Performance Workstation (Threadripper-Class CPU, 128GB ECC RAM, Pro GPU Equivalent to RTX A4500)This reflects the permitted flexibility in CPU and GPU configurations.Item 26: High-Performance Workstation (Threadripper, Dual GPU, 128GB RAM)The requirements have been amended to allow:Equivalent or better performance using newer-generation CPUs and GPUs;USB-C ports for data transfer only (video output is not mandatory);Offers of custom-built workstations without MAF, provided they are backed by a 3-year warranty from the supplier.The item title has also been changed to:Dual-GPU Workstation (Threadripper-Class CPU, 128GB RAM, High-End Graphics)This revised title reflects the acceptance of flexible, high-end configurations.Item 27: All-in-One PC 27" (13th Gen i5, Dual SSD, Integrated Graphics)The wireless charger is now optional. The requirement for a built-in DVD drive has been relaxed; offers may include external DVD drives or omit this feature entirely, in alignment with current manufacturer standards.Amended Solicitation DocumentsTo reflect the above clarifications and changes, the following solicitation documents have been updated and reissued:ITB_2025_57264 – Section II Schedule of Requirements_V2ITB_2025_57264_Section_III_Returnable Bidding Forms – Form D_V2ITB_2025_57264_Section_III_Returnable Bidding Forms A, B, C, E, F, G, H_V2(Note: only Form C has been amended in this file.)Bidders are required to use these updated (Version 2) forms for the preparation and submission of their bids.

New amendment added #1: The Pre-Bid Meeting for ITB/2025/57264 was held as scheduled; however, no bidders attended. To ensure equal access to information and support bidders in preparing compliant offers, the Pre-Bid Meeting presentation and minutes are being uploaded under the "Documents" section.

New clarification added: Clarification request no. 02Our company operates in a different country/theritory and is interested in participating in the procurement procedure taking place in Kosovo. Could you please clarify whether the Manufacturer’s Authorization must be valid for the territory where we operate or specifically for the territory of Kosovo?Clarification response no. 02The Manufacturer’s Authorization must confirm that the Bidder is duly authorized by the manufacturer or producer of the goods to submit a bid and supply the goods/products in the country of destination - Kosovo, in this case.

New clarification added: Clarification request no. 01Regarding the tender in question, we need some clarificatons about item 8 and item 10.Question 1:About item 8, we've found the exact model from vendor Cisco (C9200L-48P-4X), which is compatible with every requirement besides Forwarding Rate. The original Forwarding Rate for this model is 130.95 Mpps and you've required 261.90 Mpps which is compatible with another model of Cisco C9200-24PXG.  Please clarify for us if there could be a technical error. Question 2: About item 10, we don't necessarily understand if they're extra products or just extra info on Item 8 and Item 9, please let us know.Clarification response no. 01Response to question 1:We confirm that there is no technical error in the specification. The required forwarding rate of 261.90 Mpps is accurate and reflects the performance requirements of this procurement. Please note that the Cisco C9200-24PXG is not a valid option, as it is a 24-port switch, while the requirement specifically requires a 48-port switch.Response to question 2:Kindly note that the Item 10 is a separate product intended for CCNA Lab setup. The provided configuration describes a two-device combo, a network switch and a router, rather than a single device for the setup of a CCNA Lab.