Invitation for Bids(IFB) Vietnam The Second Higher Education Project WB Credit No. 4328 # VN Trainingand Research Improvement of Tra VinhUniversity ICB No. EEC1.1/1.2 1. This Invitation for Bids followsthe General Procurement Notice for this Project that appeared in Development Business,issue No. WB 622-721, 1st February2008 2. The Socialist Republic of Vietnam has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) toward the cost of theSecond Higher Education Project, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds ofthis credit to payments under the Contract of Procurement of Purchasing equipmentfor Major Agriculture Lab and Equipment for updating Centre of Aquacultural Experimental Research. 3. TraVinh University now invites sealedbids from eligible and qualified bidders for Supply, Delivery andInstallation of: Lot EEC1.1: Equipment for MajorAgriculture Lab | Item | | Quantity | Final Destination (Project Site) | 1 | PCRSystem | 1 | Tra Vinh University | | | 2 | Ultrasonic Images System | 1 | Tra Vinh University | | 3 | Electronic microscope system | 1 | Tra Vinh University | | 4 | Extruder for animal food | 1 | Tra Vinh University | | 5 | Shaking Incubators | 1 | Tra Vinh University | | 6 | Autoclaves | 3 | Tra Vinh University | | 7 | Scanner | 1 | Tra Vinh University | | 8 | Desktop computer and Map printer | 1 | Tra Vinh University | | 9 | GPS equipment (Global positioning system) | 1 | Tra Vinh University | | 10 | Altitude Meter | 1 | Tra Vinh University | | 11 | Hardness tester | 1 | Tra Vinh University | | 12 | Fibre collecting machine | 1 | Tra Vinh University | | 13 | Ultrasonics washer | 1 | Tra Vinh University | | 14 | Class II Biological Safety Cabinet | 1 | Tra Vinh University | | 15 | Refrigerator | 1 | Tra Vinh University | | | | | | | | | |
Lot EEC 1.2: Equipment for updating Centre of Aquacultural Experimental Research Item | Name ofEquipment | Quantity | Final Destination (Project Site) | | 1 | Water multiparameter meter | 1 | Tra VinhUniversity< SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt"> | | 2 | Parent fish food mixing system | 1 | Tra Vinh University | | 3 | Electronic precision analytical balance | 1 | Tra Vinh University | | 4 | Flowmeter | 1 | Tra Vinh University | | 5 | Minor surgical set of crayfish | 1 | Tra Vinh University | | 6 | Stereomicroscope | 1 | Tra Vinh University | | 7 | Algae Toximeter | 1 | Tra Vinh University | | 8 | Microscope1500X | 1 | Tra Vinh University | | 9 | Two-eye microscope1000X | 1 | Tra Vinh University | | | | | |
Notes: - Bidders can bid for one orbothlots. - Bidders are required to bid for ALL the items within onelot. - Bid evaluation and contract award shall be for each individual lot 4. Bidding will be conductedthrough the International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procedures specified in the World Bank's Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans andIDA Credits, and is open to all bidders from Eligible Source Countries asdefined in the Guidelines. 5. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information fromthe Second Higher Education Project # Tra Vinh University, tieuthuy@tvu.edu.vn and inspect the Bidding Documents at theaddress given during normal working hours (from 8:00am to 11:00am and from 2:00pm to 4:00pm,except weekends and holidays) from 08th October, 2009 until 25thNovember, 2009: [[ Equipment Management Department # Tra Vinh University Street Address: 126 National Roadway 53 City: Tra Vinh Town Country: VietnamONT> class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 6pt 0cm; tab-stops: right 362.7pt"> Telephone: (+84) 74.3855246 Fax: (+84) 74.3855217 Electronic email address: tieuthuy@tvu.edu.vn Contact person: Ms. Tieu Thanh Thuy. 6. Qualification requirements include: (a) Experience andTechnical Capacity: The Bidder shall furnish documentary evidence to demonstrate that it meets the following experiencerequirement(s): - Manufacturers of the offered goods must have at least 3 (three) years of experience inmanufacturing goods of similar nature. - Bidders must have at least 3 (three) years ofexperience in the supply and after sales serviceof similar goods. - The bidder shall havesatisfactorily completed at least 02 contracts of similar nature and value in the last 3years. (b) The Bidder shall furnish documentary evidence todemonstrate that the Goods it offers meet the following usage requirement: - Bidders must furnish the technical specifications of each item. - Bidders must furnish Letters of Manufacturer's Authorizationfor major items as specified in the Bidding Documents. - Bidders must furnish documents on commitments to warranty - Bidders must furnish the catalogue for each item - Cost of major replacementcomponents, mandatory spare parts, and service. A margin ofpreference for certain goods manufactured domestically shall be applied. Additional details are provided inthe Bidding Documents. 7. A complete set ofBidding Documents in English may be purchased by interested bidders on the submission of a written Application to the addressbelow and upon payment of a non refundable fee USD 100.00 (one hundred US dollars) orin an equivalent in Vietnamese dong. The method of payment will be in cash or directdeposit to account of TRIG Tra Vinh, account No 7400201001441 at Bank for Agricultureand Rural Development, Tra Vinh Province (Swift Code: VBAAVNVX910). The Bidding Documents will be sent by airmail foroverseas delivery and surface mailor courier for local delivery. Bidders who wish to receive bidding documents throughcourier services should submit an additional amount of USD 50.00 (fifty US dollars) for overseasdelivery. 8. Bids must be delivered to the addressbelow: Equipment Management Department# Tra Vinh University Street Address: 126 National Roadway 53 City: Tra Vinh Town Country: VietnamONT> class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 6pt 0cm; tab-stops: right 362.7pt"> Telephone: (+84) 74.3855246 Fax: (+84) 74.3855217 [ at or before 14:00 p.m, 25 November, 2009. Electronic bidding will not bepermitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders' representatives who choose to attendinperson or on-line at the address below: Workshop Room, Campus 1, Tra Vinh University, 126 National Roadway 53, Hamlet 4, Ward 5, Tra Vinh Town, Tra Vinh Province,VIETNAM. at 14:00 p.m, 25 November,2009 The amount of the Bid Security shall be: USD 3,000 (three thousand US dollars) for Lot ECC1.1 USD 3,000 (three thousand US dollars)for Lot ECC1.2 9. Theaddress (es) referred to above is (are): Equipment Management Department # Tra Vinh University Street Address: 126 National Roadway 53 City: Tra Vinh Town Country: Vietnam o:p>
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