Supply and Installation of 10 KW Solar System at University of Sufism and Modern Sciences Bhitshah

The University of Sufism and Modern Sciences Bhitshah invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified firms for the supply and installation of a 10 KW solar system at its campus in Bhitshah, Sindh. The procurement will be conducted through the EPADS portal under the Open Competitive Bidding Single Stage, Single Envelope procedure as per Sindh Public Procurement Act 2009 and Rules 2010. Bidders must be registered with PEC in relevant categories and comply with mandatory eligibility criteria including tax registration, ISO certifications, and prior experience with solar projects. Items being procured: - Civil Works including reinforced cement concrete, RCC roof slab, cement plaster, and MS pipe & structure supply and installation for shade - Electrical Works including grounding with copper plate, AC and DC cabling, breaker boxes, DC combiner/array junction boxes, AC combiner box with breakers and accessories - Other Items including Longi Hi-MO X10 bifacial photovoltaic solar modules (10,240 Watt), hybrid inverters (12 kW), tubular batteries (3500 amp), battery stands, copper wiring, PVC piping system for cable management, and complete installation, testing, and commissioning The technical scope covers complete supply, transportation, installation, testing, and commissioning of the solar system including civil and electrical works as per approved drawings and specifications. The contractor must provide manufacturer warranties and certificates for solar panels and comply with all technical and safety standards. Eligibility requires PEC registration category C-5 & above with specialized codes, valid tax registrations, ISO certifications, and experience of at least three solar projects costing not less than Rs. 5 million each. Bid security of Rs. 215,000 and tender fee of Rs. 3,000 must be submitted in original pay order/demand draft at tender opening. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS and hard copies of original bid documents and BOQ duly signed must be delivered to the Procuring Agency before the deadline. The bid validity is 90 days from bid opening. Completion period is 1 month from site handover plus 6 months defect liability period. The Procuring Agency reserves the right to accept or reject any bid. Bidders are advised to carefully review bidding documents and submit complete bids with all required documents and securities. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely submission of both electronic and hard copies and to strictly follow PEC and tax registration requirements to avoid disqualification.