Supply and Installation of Public Announcement System for Dow University Hospital Karachi

Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, is procuring a comprehensive Public Announcement System for Dow University Hospital located at Ojha Campus, Karachi. This procurement is managed by the Procurement Directorate at Central Warehouse, SUPARCO Road, Gulzar-e-Hijri, Scheme No. 33, Karachi. The tender reference number is DUSH/DP/2026/349 and the procurement method is Single Stage – One Envelope as per SPP Rules 2010. Items being procured: - IP Based Voice Alarm System Manager, 8 Speaker Zones - Input / Output Speaker Output: 4 AB Zones - Audio Input: 4 (Line: -20 dBV / Mic: -60 dBV, phantom power selectable) - Control input 16 (by contact) + 2 (by 24 VDC polarity change) - Frequency response 40 Hz -20 kHz (±1 dB) - Distortion < 1 % (at 1 kHz) - S/N ratio 60 dB(A) - 500W integrated Low loss modular class-D amplifier - Frequency response 40Hz-20kHz (±3dB) - Distortion<1% (at 100V line, A-weighted) - Current consumption, 1.3W(standby mode), 16W(idle) - S/N ratio 100dB(A) or more at 100V - Remote Microphone for emergency announcement with 10 Zone Selection (8 qty) - Remote Microphone Extension (6 qty) - 6W Surface-mounting Type Ceiling Speaker 90 dB (20 qty) - 10W Wall Mounted Speaker (5 qty) - 6W Ceiling Mounted Speaker, 90 dB (60 qty) - Patch cord for Remote Microphone (10 qty) - 9U system rack with PDU With 2KVA UPS (1 qty) - Software Programming, Testing & Commissioning of Above System with Sounds Setting (2 qty) - Imported Supply of Cable 2-Core 2.5mmsq Flexible Speaker Cable (4000 m) - Imported Supply of Cable 2-Core 1.5mmsq Flexible Speaker Cable (1000 m) - Supply Of Cable Cat6 STP cable for RM-300X Microphone Cable (915 m) - Supply Of PVC conduit or PVC duct with accessories (4000 m) - Integration of Existing system with new system networking Software Programming - Miscellaneous items as required - Laying of cable & Installation of PVC conduit or PVC duct (5000 m) - Warranty 3-Years (SLA) The technical scope includes supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and integration of a state-of-the-art IP based voice alarm and public announcement system with multiple speaker zones and emergency microphone capabilities. The system includes high-quality speakers, amplifiers, cables, conduits, and software programming to ensure seamless operation across the hospital premises. Installation will be at the Ojha Campus of Dow University Hospital, Karachi, with delivery and commissioning expected within 30 days of purchase order receipt. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be manufacturers or authorized agents/distributors with valid FBR/SRB registration and active taxpayer status. Bidders must provide technical compliance documents, manufacturer authorization, bid security of PKR 170,000 (2% of estimated cost), and demonstrate past performance with at least three purchase orders in the last three financial years. The average annual turnover must be at least PKR 17 million. Joint ventures or consortium bids are not allowed. The bid submission deadline is **19 August 2026 at 11:00 Hrs**, with bid opening at 11:30 Hrs on the same day at the Procurement Directorate, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi. Bids must be submitted electronically via the E-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS). The original bid security instrument must be delivered to the Procurement Directorate before the deadline. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure all mandatory documents, including technical brochures, manufacturer authorization, and bid security, are uploaded correctly on EPADS before the deadline. Late or incomplete submissions will be rejected. Also, carefully review the technical specifications and warranty terms to avoid disqualification during technical evaluation.