Procurement of 120KVA UPS and Wireless Access Points for Online Examination Building

Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi (DUHS) is procuring critical electrical and IT equipment for its Online Examination Building located at Ojha Campus, Karachi. This procurement is managed by the Procurement Directorate at Central Warehouse, DUHS, and invites qualified suppliers to submit bids for the supply and installation of a 120kVA Modular UPS system and 25 Wireless Access Points (Wi-Fi 6) to ensure uninterrupted power and robust wireless connectivity for examination operations. Items being procured: - 120kVA Modular UPS with battery rack and 3 years OEM warranty - 40 meters 5-core Flexible Electric power cable for UPS installation - 25 Indoor Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Access Points compatible with Juniper Mist Cloud WLAN Controller The UPS must have a minimum output power capacity of 120kVA/120kW, modular hot-swappable power modules, and a sealed VRLA battery bank providing 30 minutes backup at full load. It should support network management via RJ-45 and GSM alerts, with a system efficiency above 95%. The Wireless Access Points must support 802.11ax with backward compatibility, dual-band operation, AI-based fault detection, and include licenses for 3 years of cloud subscriptions and upgrades. Bidders must be OEM authorized, provide technical compliance documentation, and demonstrate OEM presence in at least three major Pakistani cities for over five years. The supplier is responsible for onsite configuration, commissioning, and 3 years of maintenance support with a 2-hour initial response time and 4-hour turnaround. Spare parts and consumables must be available for at least 10 years. The estimated cost of this procurement is **PKR 29.40 million**. Earnest Money in the form of bid security amounting to 2% of the estimated cost is mandatory. Bids must be submitted electronically via the E-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) portal by **19 August 2026 at 11:00 Hrs**. The original bid security and tender fee must reach the Procurement Directorate at DUHS before the deadline. Eligibility requires registration with EPADS, valid FBR/SRB active taxpayer status, and compliance with all mandatory technical and financial bid requirements. Joint ventures or consortium bids are not allowed. The bid opening will be held on the same day at 11:30 Hrs at the DUHS Procurement Directorate. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure all technical compliance documents, including OEM authorization letters and detailed product datasheets, are complete and uploaded on EPADS before the deadline. Incomplete or vague bids risk disqualification. Also, prepare for onsite installation and commissioning as per DUHS requirements without additional cost. This tender offers a significant opportunity for suppliers specializing in high-capacity UPS systems and advanced wireless networking equipment to serve a leading health sciences university in Karachi with stringent technical and service standards.