Consultancy for Master Plan, Design and Construction Supervision of 500-Bedded Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital and Medical College at DHA City Karachi

This tender invites qualified consulting firms to develop a comprehensive master plan, architectural, structural, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire fighting, medical gases, infrastructure, landscaping designs, and provide resident construction supervision for a 500-bedded tertiary care teaching hospital with future expansion capacity of 250 beds, a medical college for 2800 students, and a liver transplant unit at DHA City Karachi. Issued by Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, this project falls under consultancy services and requires expertise in large-scale healthcare infrastructure planning and execution in Sindh's metropolitan context. The scope covers preliminary to final design stages including master planning, detailed architectural and engineering designs, medical equipment planning, environmental impact assessment, traffic impact analysis, geotechnical investigations, and tender document preparation. The consultant will also provide resident supervision during the 48-month construction phase and oversee the defects liability period. The site is located in DHA City Karachi, approximately 56 km from Karachi city center, requiring coordination with multiple government agencies and adherence to local regulations. Consultants must be registered with PEC and PCATP, possess relevant experience in hospital and medical college projects, and demonstrate financial soundness. The tender emphasizes compliance with PEC codes, FBR/ATL registration, and requires submission of technical and financial proposals online via EPADS. The contract duration is 14 months for design plus 48 months for supervision, with a defect liability period. The consultant must provide a performance guarantee of 10% of the contract value. Submission deadline is 20 April 2026 at 10:00 AM PST. Proposals must include bid security of PKR 1,000,000 in the form of bank guarantee or CDR. The physical address for correspondence is the Office of Director Works & Services, Dow University of Health Sciences, Baba-e-Urdu Road, Karachi. Technical bids will be evaluated first, followed by financial bids of qualified firms. The tender requires strict adherence to SPPRA rules and PEC standards. Pro-Tip: Ensure all technical staff CVs are signed and include detailed relevant experience as per PEC requirements. Also, carefully review the bid security and performance guarantee formats to avoid disqualification. Early submission of queries and clarifications is advised to meet the strict online submission deadline.