Procurement of medical Equipment such as stethoscopes, thermometers, Blood pressure apparatus, adult scales, Hospital beds, Pillows, and others as specified in the SOR for spokes and hospitals in Faalaba, Western Rural, Bonthe and Tonkolili Districts
The Ministry of Health of Sierra Leone, through the Integrated Health Projects Administration Unit, is seeking bids for the supply of medical equipment including stethoscopes, thermometers, blood pressure apparatus, adult scales, hospital beds, pillows and other items listed in the Schedule of Requirements. The equipment is intended for spokes and hospitals in Falaba, Western Rural, Bonthe and Tonkolili Districts. The procurement is funded through the Quality Essential Health Services and Systems Support Project, financed by the World Bank. Bidding follows a two-envelope international competitive process under World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers. Bids will be evaluated using a weighting of 20 percent for rated technical and non-price criteria and 80 percent for bid cost. Goods must be delivered within 120 calendar days of contract signature to the National Medical Supplies Agency stores in Freetown. No margin of preference applies. Bidders must submit a range of accompanying documents, including a bid securing declaration and evidence of relevant experience. Interested bidders can obtain the bidding document from the Procurement Unit in Freetown upon payment of a nonrefundable fee.
Overview
This is a tender issued by the Ministry of Health of Sierra Leone for the supply of medical equipment to health facilities in four districts, under the Quality Essential Health Services and Systems Support Project financed by the World Bank. The Integrated Health Projects Administration Unit is managing the procurement process on behalf of the Ministry.
Scope of Work
Procurement of medical Equipment such as stethoscopes, thermometers, Blood pressure apparatus, adult scales, Hospital beds, Pillows, and others as specified in the SOR for spokes and hospitals in Falaba, Western Rural, Bonthe and Tonkolili Districts. The goods are to be delivered within a maximum of 120 Calendar days from the date of Contract signature/effectiveness. The goods are to be delivered to the National Medical Supplies Agency (NMSA) Medical Stores, New England Ville, Freetown, Sierra Leone. No margin of preference is applicable. Bids will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation process set out in the bidding documents. The following weightings shall apply for Rated Criteria (including technical and non-price factors): 20% and for Bid cost: 80%.
Requirements & Qualifications
The Integrated Health Projects Administration Unit of the Ministry of Health now invites bids from eligible Bidders with experience in supplying Medical Equipment. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid-Securing Declaration, Business Registration Certificate, Valid National Social Security Insurance Certificate or applicable equivalent, Valid National Revenue Tax Clearance Certificate (with business registered TIN number), the last three years audited Financial Statements, documentary evidence of experience in supplying medical equipment and/or similar goods in accordance with the qualification requirements in Section III. All International registered firms shall not be required to submit the below required documents. International firms must submit applicable document in their country of registration. A valid Tax Clearance Certificate (with business registered TIN number). A valid NASSIT Clearance Certificate. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder's beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document.