Supply and Installation of Liquid Medical Oxygen Plant and Medical Gases for New SICHN Sites

This tender invites bids for the supply and installation of Liquid Medical Oxygen Plants along with Compressed Medical Oxygen and Nitrous Medical Oxide Gas for new sites under the Sindh Institute of Child Health and Neonatology (SICHN) in Karachi. The procurement covers multiple locations including Sujawal, Shahdadpur, Mirpurkhas, Qamber, and Mirpurmathelo with a total estimated cost of PKR 260 million. The scope includes installation of VIE tanks, vaporizers, duplex regulators, alarms, gauges, valves, and pipelines, ensuring continuous 24/7 supply and monitoring of medical gases critical for hospital operations. The technical requirements emphasize compliance with BP/USP pharmacopoeia standards, CGMP and ISO guidelines, and installation by experienced engineering teams trained in healthcare technical memoranda. The system must include telemetry for real-time remote monitoring with alerts via SMS, email, and WhatsApp. Calibration of all gauges and valves by ISO-17025 certified bodies is mandatory. The supplier is responsible for maintenance, timely de-icing of vaporizers, and uninterrupted supply to avoid any risk to patient lives. Bidders must be registered with Pakistan tax authorities and provide valid NTN and GST certificates. The bid security is 2% of the estimated value per lot, with performance security of 5% required upon award. The contract period is one year with a bid validity of 90 days. Delivery and installation must be completed within the stipulated time frame, with liquidated damages of 0.3% per day up to 10% of contract value for delays. The procurement follows the Sindh Public Procurement Rules 2010 (amended 2019). Submission deadline is on the 6th of March 2026 at 10:30 a.m., with bid opening at 11:00 a.m. at the SICHN office in Karachi. Bids must be submitted electronically via the EPADS portal. The physical address for correspondence is First Floor, Plot no. 354 & 356 JM, Near People's Secretariat Chowrangi, Jamshed Quarters Karachi. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid includes all mandatory documents such as manufacturer authorization, tax registrations, performance certificates, and a valid bid security. Pay special attention to the technical specifications and calibration certificates, as non-compliance will lead to disqualification. Also, verify the bank deposit slip for the tender fee and bid security to avoid rejection on technical grounds.