The Ministry of Public Works and Communications (Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Comunicaciones or “MOPC”) has launched International Public Tender No. 09/2025 (ID 469514) for the design and construction of the new General Hospital of San Estanislao, in the department of San Pedro. This landmark project aims to improve healthcare access in the northern region of the country, benefiting populations in the departments of San Pedro, Concepción, Amambay, and Canindeyú.

Project Value and Financing

The project, financed by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), has an estimated value of USD 60 million, of which USD 30.25 million will be allocated to the design, construction, and maintenance of the infrastructure.

Offer Submission Deadline

Interested companies must submit their bids by August 4, 2025. The deadline for submitting inquiries is July 29, 2025. A site visit is scheduled for May 27. All dates are subject to change by the contracting authority (MOPC).

Project Details

The hospital will include:

• 189 hospital beds: 157 for general hospitalization and 32 for intensive care.
• Emergency services, operating rooms, gynecology and obstetrics, inpatient wards, intensive care, outpatient services with 31 consulting rooms, laboratories, diagnostic imaging, administrative areas, accommodation facilities, parking, green spaces, and a helipad.

The MOPC will oversee the bidding process, construction, and supervision, while the Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare (Ministerio de Salud Pública y Bienestar Social or “MSPBS”) will be responsible for equipping the facility and strengthening healthcare services.

Execution and Contract

The contract will follow the 2017 FIDIC Yellow Book model, an international standard that places responsibility for both design and construction on the contractor. The projected timeline is 30 months (6 for design and 24 for construction), followed by an additional 18 months of maintenance after provisional handover.

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For further information, please contact: Rodolfo G. Vouga (rgvouga@vouga.com.py); Manuel Acevedo (macevedo@vouga.com.py); Silvia Benítez (sbenitez@vouga.com.py); Lucas Rolón (lrolon@vouga.com.py); Yvo Salum (ysalum@vouga.com.py).