Epc Tender For Interior And Furnishing Works For Nalanda University Library Building; The project covers design, procurement, supply, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of: a) Library furniture and interiors. b) Audio-visual facilities and display systems. c) Library IT and digital infrastructure. d) RFID & access control system. e) The intent is to create a modern, fully automated, accessible, and sustainable library ecosystem supporting academic, research, cultural, and community functions. 1. General Requirements 1.1 All items shall conform to BIS/ISO standards and applicable local building codes. 1.2 Furniture and materials shall be of ergonomic design, fire-retardant, ecofriendly, durable, and easy to maintain. 1.3 ICT, AV, and RFID systems shall comply with international interoperability protocols (ISO, IEC, IEEE, ANSI). 1.4 Accessibility standards shall follow RPWD Act 2016, Universal Design principles, and ADA guidelines where applicable. 1.5 Installation shall be turnkey including power, data cabling, network integration, training, and documentation. 2. Library Furniture & Interiors 2.1 Double-sided steel book rack bay (6 shelves/side, 900mm) 2.2 Ergonomic reading chair with metal body 2.3 Wire-managed reading tables (4 seater, 6 seater) 2.4 Wire-managed customized conference tables 2.5 Acoustic panel carrels for research cubical 2.6 Lounge seating with comfortable chairs 2.7 Book trolley/cart (heavy duty) 2.8 Magazine display rack (5-shelf, single-sided) 2.9 Newspaper stand (6-rod) 2.10 Step stool (library-grade) 2.11 Digital Library Workstations - modular, wire-managed 2.12 Interior works in partitions with gypsum/wood/engineered wood, wall paneling, false ceiling, veneering with laminate/wood veneer, wooden flooring, carpeting, glass work, DGU paneling, acoustic treatment, blinds, service bands for electrical, CCTV, Data, DALI etc., signage, POP works, stone work, tack board, glazing work, aluminium works, fabrication work, customized conference tables, etc. all kinds of interior works solutions 2.13 All kinds of acoustic works 3. Information Kiosks 3.1 Touchscreen kiosks with LMS/OPAC integration. 3.2 Minimum 22” capacitive display, rugged steel enclosure. 4. Digital Library Stations 4.1 Ergonomic workstations with PCs/thin clients. 4.2 Headphones, adjustable chairs, privacy partitions. 5. Museum & Exhibition Zone 5.1 Modular partitions, illuminated showcases, pedestals, and movable display panels. 5.2 Integrated podium, backdrop, and dias for launches. 6. Periodicals & Reference Sections 6.1 Slanted display racks, reference desks, newspaper stands. 7. Circulation & Issue Counters 7.1 Custom-designed counters with integrated RFID staff station. 7.2 Barrier-free design for specially challenged users. 8. Self-drop Box & Self-Checkout Kiosks 8.1 RFID-enabled kiosks, SIP2/NCIP compliant. 8.2 Real-time integration with LMS. 9. Display Boards & Signage 9.1 Digital signage + static wayfinding boards. 9.2 Braille signage for visually challenged. 9.3 Fire exit, safety, and emergency displays. 10. Reading Zones with Charging Facilities 10.1 Lounge seating, reading lamps, charging points (AC + USB + wireless charging). 11. Children’s Corner 11.1 Child-safe furniture, low-height shelves, colorful interiors. 11.2 Interactive displays, floor seating. 12. Group Discussion Rooms, Recording Studio & AV Rooms 12.1 Acoustic wall panels, ergonomic furniture. 12.2 Glass partitions with soundproofing. 13. Audio Visual Facilities 13.1 Interactive flat panels (85”), above 4K resolution, 20-point touch. 13.2 Wireless casting, annotation tools, built-in OPS PC. 13.3 4.2 Large-format LED Screens 13.4 Indoor LED wall (P2.5/P3.0 pixel pitch) for knowledge dissemination. 13.5 Content management system integration. 13.6 4.3 AV Systems for Seminar/Discussion Rooms 13.7 Ceiling-mounted projectors (laser, min. 6000 lumens for short through and others 10,000 lumens). 13.8 Motorized projection screens. 13.9 Ceiling/wall speakers, wireless handheld/lapel mics. 13.10 Digital signal processor (DSP)-based AV controller. 14. Integrated Digital Signage 14.1 Centralized CMS for announcements, navigation, and schedules. 14.2 Networked LED/LCD signage displays across floors. 15. ICT-based Learning Solutions 15.1 Virtual classroom integration. 15.2 Recording and streaming facility. 15.3 Collaboration tools (Zoom/Teams integration). 16. IT & Digital Systems 16.1 OPAC Kiosks 16.2 Multi-lingual search interface, LMS integrated. 16.3 22” touch-enabled terminals. 17. Dedicated Database Server Systems 17.1 Rack servers with redundant power supply. 17.2 Virtualization-enabled, scalable storage (SAN/NAS). 17.3 Backup and disaster recovery system. 18. Networking & Structured Cabling 18.1 Cat6A/Optical fiber backbone. 18.2 Wi-Fi 6 access points for public and staff areas. 18.3 Managed PoE switches, UPS backup. 19. Access Control & Surveillance Integration 19.1 IP-based CCTV with VMS, central storage (90 days) with AI features. 19.2 Smart card/biometric-based access control. 19.3 Fire alarm and BMS integration. 20. RFID & Access Control System 20.1 6.1 RFID Hardware & Standards 20.2 Tags: ISO 15693/ISO 18000-3, rewritable, anti-tamper. 20.3 Readers: HF 13.56 MHz, multi-read capability. 20.4 SIP2/NCIP v2.0 compliant middleware. 21. System Components 21.1 RFID staff workstations (encoding, circulation). 21.2 Self-check kiosks, self-drop boxes. 21.3 RFID security gates with anti-theft detection. 21.4 Handheld readers for inventory and shelf management. 22. Access Control for minimum 3000 users 22.1 RFID smart cards integrated with University ID system. 22.2 ADA-compliant gates for specially challenged. 22.3 Central monitoring & audit trail. 23. Any additional Illumination and LED Lighting confirming to the design suitability shall be included in the scope of the Interior Contractor and it must be supported with latest automation (DALI etc.) under the supervision of the Engineer In charge. Change in the location or design and/or due to be the false ceiling, the exiting or the additional if required as per the direction of the Engineer In charge, the same shall be included in the scope of the interior contractor means in this tender/contract. 24. Alteration or change in the exiting wiring shall be in the scope of this interior contract. 25. UPS for all AV and IT system – Rating confirming to the design and load requirements with wiring and sockets. 26. Centre Courtyard 26.1 Networking Point Development 26.2 Integrated digital kiosks for catalog search. 26.3 Lounge chairs, reading pods, bean bags. 26.4 Indoor Greenery, planters, and skylights for a natural, calming ambiance. 27. Networking Point Near Seating Area 27.1 Modular charging stations with USB, Type-C, and universal sockets. 27.2 LAN and data points at desk level. 27.3 Tech desks or smart tables with integrated lighting and device stands. 28. Table Near Switch Box & Data Point Fixing 28.1 Custom-built furniture with hidden compartments for cables & switches. 28.2 Use of pop-up boxes or floor boxes for power & data points. 28.3 Clearly labeled switch/data ports for IT management. 28.4 Ventilated enclosures for heat-sensitive equipment. 29. Managed L2 PoE switches 24 ports for IP networking and data points 29.1 24 ports PoE+ switches, 29.2 Wifi Access Points, 29.3 CAT 6A STP cables, 29.4 I/O points, 29.5 Racks, 29.6 UPS supply with wires and cables and industry grade switches 30. Scanner Machine 30.1 Dedicated scanning zone near reference desks or networking points. 30.2 Power backup and USB/Data ports. 30.3 Enclosed desk or booth for privacy while scanning. 31. Security Back Screening 31.1 Security checkpoint with: a) Baggage scanner. b) Handheld metal detector & walk-through gates. c) Security desk and camera monitor station. 32. Quarter-Axis Access Control 32.1 Zonal access via smart card or QR code entry. 32.2 Controlled doors with electromagnetic locks. 32.3 Color-coded or digitally named zones: Reference, Periodicals, Digital Media, etc. 32.4 Possible biometric/fingerprint access in restricted areas (archives or server rooms). 33. Inside Camera 33.1 Placement of indoor CCTV cameras: 33.1.1 Entrances, reading areas, networking points, corridors. 33.1.2 Pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras in large halls. 33.2 Signage indicating surveillance for privacy compliance. 34. Notice Boards & Info Panels 34.1 Digital signage screens for library announcements and events. 34.2 Physical pin boards or glass notice boards in key areas. 34.3 Touchscreen maps for library navigation 35. Digital Media Zone 35.1 Dedicated area for audiobooks, e-learning terminals, podcast stations, VR reading experiences. 35.2 Soundproof booths or headphone stations. 35.3 Adjustable lighting for screen-based work. 36. Book Lift - A lift for carrying books for better movability throughout the G+5 floors similar to the lift installed in library of the Indian parliament. Electronic Dumbwaiter Lift. 37. Head Phones in Cubical Workspace for audio listening without disturbances to the others .... more in document
