Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Monopole Hybrid Solarized Parking Sheds at NUMS NIASR Rawalpindi

The National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) in Rawalpindi is procuring the supply, installation, and commissioning of Monopole Hybrid Solarized Parking Sheds at its NIASR campus located on Abid Majeed Road. This tender invites qualified firms to submit sealed bids under the Single Stage Two Envelope Procedure by Thursday, 23 July 2026, at 1000 hrs. The bids must be submitted physically; email or fax submissions will not be accepted. The tender requires a comprehensive technical and financial proposal, with the technical bids evaluated first before financial bids are opened. Items being procured: - 125 kW Tier-1 N-Type bifacial solar PV modules (approx. 234 Nos) - Three phase 125 kW HV Hybrid solar inverters with Wi-Fi dongle - Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) backup batteries with minimum 16 kWh capacity per unit, sized for 65 kW system - MC4 connectors as per design - Single core 6mm2 XLPE/PVC copper DC cables - Mild steel vertical and horizontal beams for parking shed structure with anti-rust paint - 4 core 95 mm2 copper/PVC AC cables - Permanent earthing system with <10 ohms resistance - GI powder coated LV distribution panel with bus bars, circuit breakers, disconnects, SPDs, and energy meter - Copper lightning arrestors with earthing rods - PV diesel genset synchronization system including controller and interfaces - Design, supply, installation, commissioning, and testing services The scope includes turnkey delivery of the solarized parking sheds with all components, accessories, and installation works. The system must be equipped with all necessary protections such as earthing, anti-islanding, surge protection, and remote monitoring capabilities. The solar PV modules will be mounted on monopole elevated steel structures in the main parking area. The system design must allow synchronization with existing solar systems or operate independently. Detailed drawings and BOQs are provided in the tender documents. Eligibility criteria include valid AEDB and PEC registration certificates in relevant solar categories, valid income and sales tax registrations, proven experience with at least 125 kW hybrid/on-grid solar PV projects completed in the last five years, and submission of bid security at 2% of the bid amount. Bidders must also provide a system design report generated through solar PV simulation software and demonstrate technical capacity with trained engineers. The tender documents must be complete and unaltered. Payment will be made after satisfactory installation and acceptance by NUMS, with no advance payments. The bid security will be returned to unsuccessful bidders. Penalties apply for late completion. Bids must remain valid for 180 days from opening. The submission address is NUMS ATR Building, Humayun Road, near Kutchery Chowk, Rawalpindi. The bid opening will be held on 23 July 2026 at 1030 hrs in the presence of the Tender Evaluation Committee. Bidders are advised to inspect the site and review all technical specifications carefully. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all technical datasheets and certifications are complete and clearly presented to avoid disqualification during technical evaluation. This tender offers a significant opportunity for qualified solar system providers to contribute to sustainable energy infrastructure at a premier medical university in Punjab. Bidders should prepare their proposals with attention to detail, compliance, and competitive pricing to succeed in this competitive procurement process.