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Supply & Delivery of Medical Equipment

Request For Proposals

General Information
Country:   Malawi
Publication Date:   Oct 12, 2005
Deadline:   Dec 8, 2005
Funding Agency:   World Bank
Buyer:   Malawi Health Sector Support Project. Ministry of Health
Eligibility of Bidders:   5 years Experience in Supply & Delivery of Similar Medical Equipment
Original Language:   English

Contact Information
Address:   W. O. O. Sangala
Ministry of Health
P.O. Box 30377
Capital City
Lilongwe 3 P.O. Box 30377
Malawi
Telephone:   (265) 1 789400
Fax:   (265)1 789431
Email:   Click here

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Invitation for Bids (IFB)

Ministry of Health
Republic of Malawi
IFB Title: Supply and Delivery of Medical Equipment
IFB Number: 031/SW/G/2003/05

1. This Invitation for Bids follows the General Procurement Notice for this Project that appeared in the online UN Development Business of 8 May, 2005

2. The Government of Malawi has received funds from various Development Partners toward the cost of implementing a Six Year Programme of Work under the Sector Wide Approach (SWAp) and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of these funds to payments under the Contract for Supply and Delivery of Medical Equipment, IFB Number: 031/SW/G/2003/05.

3. The Chairperson, Internal Procurement Committee, Ministry of Health now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the supply of the following:

Lot No. Description
1 Anaesthetic and critical care equipment
2 Sterilizing and Disinfecting equipment
3 Medical Instruments and Hollowware
4 Medical laboratory Equipment
5 General Mechanical Equipment
6 Medical General Equipment
7 Radiology Equipment

There are various quantities and items in each of the Lots. The delivery period is 14 - 16 weeks.

The Bidder is allowed, at its option, to bid for individual Lot or any combination of lots, but in each case bidders must quote for all items and quantities specified in each lot. Bids not quoting for all items and quantities specified in a lot will be considered non- responsive unless there is no bidder who has bid for all items in a lot in which case award will be made on item by item basis. The basis for bid evaluation and contract award will be by individual lot basis.

4. Bidding will be conducted through the International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procedures specified in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits, and is open to all bidders from Eligible Source Countries as defined in the Guidelines.

5. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information and inspect the Bidding Documents from the Procurement Unit at the address given at paragraph (9(a) below from 08.00 to 12-00; 13.00 to 16.00 hours local time (Monday to Friday, except national public holidays).

6. Qualifications requirements include: Minimum of five (5) years in the overall experience of the firm in the supply of similar goods, established after sales services and a Manufacturer’s Authorisation for all Agents who are not manufacturers of goods to be supplied. A margin of preference for certain goods manufactured domestically shall not be applied. Additional details are provided in the Bidding Documents.

7. A complete set of Bidding Documents in English Language may be purchased by interested bidders on the submission o f a written Application to the address below at paragraph 9(a) and upon payment of a non refundable fee of MK10, 000.00 or its equivalent in a freely convertible currency at the address at paragraph 9(b). The method of payment will be cash or bank certified cheque. At the Bidder’s option, Bidding Documents will be sent by courier services after payment of an additional amount equivalent to USD50.00 for overseas delivery and K2, 500 for delivery within Malawi. However, the Purchaser shall not be liable for late or non-delivery of the documents by the courier.

8. Bids must be delivered to the address below at 9(c) on or before 8th December, 2005 at14.00 hours local time. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at the address below at paragraph 9(d) on 8th December 2005 at 14.00 hours local time. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of not less than 2% (Two percent) of the bid amount. The Bid Security must be in form of a Bank Certified Cheque or Bank Guarantee issued by a reputable bank agreeable to the Purchaser. The Purchaser shall not be liable for any bid not deposited in the box

9. Address for inspection, purchase, collection ,submission and opening of bids:

(a) Address for Inspection, clarifications and collection of documents

The Procurement Officer
Procurement Unit
Ministry of Health
(i)Street address:
Lilongwe Old Town,
Off Kamuzu Procession Road,
Soon after Lilongwe Bridge , going South,
Second Turn Right towards Bottom Hospital,
Health Education Unit yard(approx 30 meters on your left)
Phone: 265 01 789 400/08388 033
Fax : 265 01 789 431
Email: schirwa@globemw.net



(b) Address for Payment of Non-Refundable Fee

Ministry of Health Headquarters Building,
Ground Floor, Cash Office Room No. 9
Capital Hill,
Lilongwe,
Malawi.

(c ) Address for Submission of Bids

The Chairperson
Internal Procurement Committee,
Ministry of Health Headquarters Building,
Tender Box on First Floor near the Conference room
Capital Hill,
Lilongwe,
Malawi.

(d) Address for Opening of Bids

The Conference Room,
Ministry of Health Headquarters Building,
First floor,
Capital Hill,
Lilongwe,
Malawi.


Signed
The Chairperson
Internal Procurement Committee
MINISTRY OF HEALTH

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