Supply and Installation of Access Control and Verification System with Turnstiles at NUML Islamabad

The National University of Modern Languages Islamabad is procuring a comprehensive Access Control and Verification System on a turnkey basis for its Main Campus. This procurement is aimed at enhancing security and access management through modern technology and infrastructure. The department requires supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of the system including hardware and software components. Items being procured: - Tripod Turnstile (Hikvision or Equivalent), Quantity: 20 - Facial Recognition Device (Hikvision or Equivalent), Quantity: 42 - RFID Card Printer (Evolis Primacy 2 or Equivalent), Quantity: 2 - RFID Cards, Quantity: 30,000 - Desktop PC for Display (HP/Dell/Lenovo), Quantity: 4 - 40" LED (TCL/Haier or Equivalent), Quantity: 7 - Layer-2 Managed Network Switch (H3C/Ruckus/TP Link or Equivalent), Quantity: 6 - Transceiver SFP for switch, Quantity: 6 - Optical Fiber and CAT-6 Connectivity as per survey - UPS 1KVA (Deutsche/Green Power/AMBTronic or Equivalent), Quantity: 6 - Enviro Housing fabricated from powder coated galvanized steel - Fencing Wall for Bus Parking Area with GI Pipe and Mesh Fence - Shed and Fabrication for Parking Turnstiles with fiber shed and iron structure - Safety grills for Reception Area and around installed Turnstiles - Power DB (Chint or Equivalent), Quantity: 3 - Power Cable 2 Core 4 mm² (Pakistan Cables or Equivalent) - Centralized Access Control Management System software - Services including digging, duct patty, laying of pipes, tile replacement, fiber & power cables underground or aerial as per standards The technical scope covers heavy-duty stainless steel turnstiles supporting high throughput, advanced AI facial recognition devices with multi-factor authentication, high-quality RFID card printing and supply, robust network infrastructure with managed switches and fiber optic cabling, uninterrupted power supply units, and protective enviro housings. Civil works include fencing, fabrication of sheds, safety grills, and power distribution boards. The system will be integrated with existing university software platforms for centralized monitoring and management. Eligibility criteria require firms to have at least 2 years of relevant experience, valid NTN/STN, professional tax and ATL registration, and technical support staff. OEM/MAL certificates for key items are mandatory. Earnest money of Rs. 750,000 and a non-refundable tender fee of Rs. 15,000 must accompany bids. Bidders must visit the site before quoting and may be asked to demonstrate equipment on a no-cost basis. The submission deadline is **4th August 2026 at 1100 Hrs**. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS and a sealed envelope delivered to the Director Administration, Jinnah Block, NUML. Late submissions or bids sent by fax/email will not be accepted. The contract includes a 1-year warranty with 10% retention as security. Penalties apply for delayed completion beyond 90 days. A practical tip for bidders: ensure all technical brochures and OEM certificates are complete and signed on every page to avoid disqualification. Also, schedule your site visit early to understand installation challenges and prepare a realistic timeline and pricing. This tender demands a fully integrated solution evaluated as a single job, so partial bids or joint ventures are not allowed.