Consulting, Establishment of a National Reference Laboratory/Laboratory Modernization

Brief description of the Contract:

The project objectives are to provide modern diagnostics and data processing equipment to the newly established National Reference Laboratory (NRL), introduce quality management and laboratory information systems at the NRL, and renovate selected oblast laboratories across Uzbekistan. The Consultant will implement at least the following measures:

1. Conduct a needs assessment of the oblast laboratories and support the Employer in the selection of oblast laboratories to be supported through the project (including considerations of rationalization, i.e. merging of existing laboratories);

2. Design, procurement, implementation oversight and commissioning of the renovation works at selected oblast laboratories;

3. Support the NRL in the selection of the integrated IT-system for the laboratory information system (LIS);

4. Design, procurement, implementation oversight and commissioning of the LIS at the NRL and selected oblast laboratories;

5. Design, procurement, implementation oversight and commissioning of laboratory equipment at the NRL and selected oblast laboratories;

6. Ensuring project compliance with the World Bank environmental and social standards and the World Bank Group general and sector-specific environmental, health and safety guidelines (category B projects) and preparation of an Environmental and Social Management Plan;

7. Quality assurance in the implementation of the works, LIS and laboratory equipment;

8. Support the NRL and selected oblast laboratories in the implementation of the LIS and laboratory equipment, including setting up laboratory networks;

9. Support the NRL in implementing a quality management system for internal and external quality control;

10. Support the NRL in obtaining international certification;

11. Support the NRL in developing a business plan and a maintenance concept;

12. Technical, administrative and financial project management;

13. Reporting