This tender from Sandeman Provincial Hospital Quetta invites bids for the establishment, maintenance, management, and operations of pathology laboratory services. Located in Quetta, the hospital seeks a qualified firm to handle comprehensive pathology services including chemical pathology, histopathology, microbiology, and hematology. The scope demands experienced professionals and adherence to high standards of laboratory operations to ensure accurate diagnostics and patient care. The contract requires bidders to have a proven track record with at least five assignments of similar nature and complexity, each worth PKR 1 million, over the past three years. The accumulated turnover should be at least PKR 150 million in the last three years. The firm must be registered, audited in the last two years, and hold valid ISO 9001 and ISO 15189 certifications issued by PNAC. Pathologists with FCPS qualifications in relevant specialties are mandatory. Participation in CAP, NHS-NEQAS, RIQAS, and EQAS through EQA/PT programs in the previous three years is also required. Bidders should ensure compliance with PEC categories and maintain active tax status with FBR and BRA. The firm must not be blacklisted and must provide an affidavit on Rs. 100 stamp paper confirming this. The tender follows BPPRA rules 2014, and the bid security is a Call Deposit Receipt of PKR 1,000,000 from a scheduled bank. Tender documents are available electronically from the official BPPRA website. The submission deadline is set for 24th February 2026 at 12:00 PM, with bid opening scheduled the same day at 1:00 PM via the EPPS system. Bids must be submitted electronically through the supplier dashboard. The office address for correspondence is the Medical Superintendent's Office, Sandeman Provincial Hospital, Prince Road, Quetta. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the tender documents for the specific stamp duty and bid security requirements, as these are often overlooked and can lead to disqualification. Ensure all technical and financial bids are submitted separately under the two-envelope procedure to avoid rejection.