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Description / Scope of Work
The Sindh Institute of Child Health and Neonatology (SICHN), operating under the Government of Sindh, is inviting bids for the establishment of a genetic testing laboratory at its facility in Karachi, Sindh province. This is a national competitive bidding process open to qualified contractors and service providers. The project aims to set up a fully functional genetic testing laboratory with necessary equipment, infrastructure, and operational capabilities to support child health services and neonatal diagnostics at SICHN. The bidding documents include Instructions to Bidders (ITB) and General Conditions of Contract (GCC) that outline the detailed scope of work, technical specifications, and project requirements for interested bidders.
Eligible bidders must meet the general eligibility criteria as specified in the bidding documents, including valid registration with relevant professional bodies, technical competence in laboratory establishment and genetic testing services, and financial capacity to execute the project. Bidders are required to submit the necessary bid security and documentation as outlined in the tender requirements. Experience in similar laboratory establishment projects and relevant certifications for genetic testing procedures will be evaluated during the bidding process.
Prospective bidders can obtain complete bidding documents from SICHN office in Karachi. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes by the specified closing date of 27 July 2026. The bid opening will be held on the date mentioned in the tender notice. All interested parties are advised to carefully review the Instructions to Bidders and General Conditions of Contract before preparing and submitting their bids. For further information and clarification, bidders should contact SICHN directly at the address provided in the tender documents.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
SICHN seeks a turnkey genetic testing laboratory establishment—a specialized medical infrastructure project combining civil works, MEP systems, and laboratory-grade fit-out.
Scale appears medium-to-large given neonatal diagnostics scope and Karachi location. Notable: this is a one-off institutional facility build, not recurring; 18-month timeline suggests moderate complexity. Bidders need proven lab construction experience and genetic testing sector familiarity—generalist contractors may struggle without specialized partnerships.
Who can bid: Open to PEC-registered contractors (likely Category A or above for laboratory works). SECP/NTN registration required. Must demonstrate technical competence in laboratory establishment and genetic testing infrastructure. Relevant certifications for genetic procedures and prior similar project experience will be evaluated. Exact category threshold not stated in summary; typically PEC 'A' or higher preferred for specialized medical labs.