Environmental and Social Impact Assessment of Hospital Waste Incineration Plants for SIHPP Sindh

The Sindh Integrated Health and Population Project (SIHPP), Health Department, Government of Sindh, invites expressions of interest from consulting firms to conduct an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for hospital waste incineration plants at 27 hospitals in Sindh. The assignment reference is PK-SIHPP-575602-CS-CQS. The project identification number is P178530 and the financing reference is IDA-72370.

The Government of Sindh has received financing from the International Development Association toward the project and intends to use part of the proceeds for this consultancy. Interested firms should provide information demonstrating that they have the qualifications and relevant experience required to undertake the assignment. The terms of reference and further assignment information are available at https://sihpp.gos.pk/tenders.php.

Firms must provide evidence of registration with the Federal Board of Revenue, Sindh Revenue Board and Sindh Environmental Protection Agency. Their submissions should demonstrate relevant ESIA experience during the past five years, including details of at least three successfully completed assignments. Firms should also provide information on the qualifications and experience of their technical personnel in relation to the terms of reference. Financial information and annual tax returns are required. Firms must not be included on a debarred list.

Interested consultants should observe the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, November 2020, particularly the provisions on conflicts of interest in paragraphs 3.14 to 3.17. Firms may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should state whether the association takes the form of a joint venture or a subconsultancy. Selection will follow the consultant qualifications-based selection method.

Expressions of interest must reach the Project Director by November 23, 2026, at 14:00 Pakistan Standard Time. Submissions should identify the assignment and its reference number and include the supporting information needed to establish the firm's eligibility, experience and capacity.

Documents and further information may be obtained from the Project Director, Sindh Integrated Health and Population Project, Office No. 201, Plot No. C-180, Murtaza Commercial Lane 2, Phase VIII, DHA, Karachi, Pakistan. Expressions of interest are to be submitted to the same office. The contact email is pd@sihpp.gos.pk, and the project website is https://sihpp.gos.pk.