CANCELLED Invitation to Bid for the Supply of Agricultural Equipments in Ghana
UNOPS
CANCELLED Invitation to Bid for the Supply of Agricultural Equipments in Ghana
Invitation to bid
Reference:
ITB/2020/18191
Beneficiary countries or territories:
Ghana
Registration level:
Basic
Published on:
24-Dec-2020
Deadline on:
25-Jan-2021 16:00 (GMT 0.00)
Description
The tender is the Supply of Agricultural Equipment in ghana Ghana, to be delivered at Okereko and Assin Akorapong as further described in Section IV - Scehulde of Requirements. The tender is consisit of three (3) lots:
IMPORTANT NOTE: Interested vendors must respond to this tender using the UNOPS eSourcing system, via the UNGM portal. In order to access the full UNOPS tender details, request clarifications on the tender, and submit a vendor response to a tender using the system, vendors need to be registered as a UNOPS vendor at the UNGM portal and be logged into UNGM. For guidance on how to register on UNGM and submit responses to UNOPS tenders in the UNOPS eSourcing system, please refer to the user guide and other resources available at: https://esourcing.unops.org/#/Help/Guides
- Lot #1 - Production Equipment
- Lot #2 – Processing Equipment
- Lot #3 – Other Equipment
IMPORTANT NOTE: Interested vendors must respond to this tender using the UNOPS eSourcing system, via the UNGM portal. In order to access the full UNOPS tender details, request clarifications on the tender, and submit a vendor response to a tender using the system, vendors need to be registered as a UNOPS vendor at the UNGM portal and be logged into UNGM. For guidance on how to register on UNGM and submit responses to UNOPS tenders in the UNOPS eSourcing system, please refer to the user guide and other resources available at: https://esourcing.unops.org/#/Help/Guides
This tender has been posted through the UNOPS eSourcing system. / Cet avis a été publié au moyen du système eSourcing de l'UNOPS. / Esta licitación ha sido publicada usando el sistema eSourcing de UNOPS. Vendor Guide / Guide pour Fournisseurs / Guíra para Proveedores: https://esourcing.unops.org/#/Help/Guides
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This procurement opportunity integrates considerations for at least one sustainability indicator. However, it does not meet the requirements to be considered sustainable.
Prevention of pollution
Environmental
The tender contains sustainability considerations for the prevention of polluting emissions to air, solid waste to land and discharges to water.
Examples:
EMS, waste management and wastewater management.
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21101501
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Ploughs
21101502
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Harrows
21101503
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Cultivators
21101504
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Weeders
21101505
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Hoeing machines
21101506
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Graders or land levelers
21101507
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Agricultural rollers
21101508
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Rollers for lawn or sports grounds
21101509
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Trencher drainage machine
21101517
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Rotary tiller or power tiller
21101601
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Planters
21101701
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Mowers
21101703
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Harvesters
21101705
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Threshing machines
21101708
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Mower parts or accessories
21101709
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Baler
21101801
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Sprayers
21101802
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Dusters
21101803
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Water sprinklers
21101804
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Fertilizer spreaders or distributors
21101805
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Fog or mist generators
21101806
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Composter
21101807
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Pollination equipment or supplies
21101808
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Frost protection equipment
21101810
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Spare parts and accessories for dispersing and spraying appliances for agriculture
21101901
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Milking machines
21101903
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Incubators or brooders for poultry
21101905
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Livestock identification equipment
21101906
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Egg inspection or collecting equipment
21101916
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Milking machine parts and accessories
21102001
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Cleaning machines for seed or grain or dried leguminous vegetables
21102002
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Sorting machines for seed or grain or dried leguminous vegetables
21102009
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Cleaning, sorting, and grading machine parts and accessories
21102100
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Agricultural processing machinery and equipment
21102200
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Forestry machinery and equipment
21102305
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Agricultural sun shade material
21102401
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Beekeeping equipment
21102501
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Irrigation trickles
21102502
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Irrigation overheads
21102503
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Irrigation parts and accessories
21102601
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Plastic film for agriculture
Tender cancelled on 2021-04-17 07:31 UTC. Thank you for participating in the solicitation process with reference ITB/2020/18191We wish to inform you that the requirement for some of the items as advertsied requires material revision for the ITB to be relaunched. Notification will be sent to you to that effect if the re-launched is done.Thanks.
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17-Apr-2021 09:31
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New clarification added: CLARIFICATIONDear all,After all the questions that have been raised and clarifications issued couled with the Christmas break, we are requiring more time to process everything to be in accordance with the amendments.We understand that you have given 2 extra days but this is not sufficient as we still have to treat the amendments (technical part), the delivery and distribution, the after-sales requirements and prepare all requested documentation for submission.Hence, we kindly request you to understand the above and agree to a further extension of 10-15 days.Thank you.RESPONSE TO CLARIFICATIONDear Karen,Please the submission deadline has further been extended to January 25, 2021.Thanks
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20-Jan-2021 09:20
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: CLARIFICATIONDear all,After all the questions that have been raised and clarifications issued couled with the Christmas break, we are requiring more time to process everything to be in accordance with the amendments.We understand that you have given 2 extra days but this is not sufficient as we still have to treat the amendments (technical part), the delivery and distribution, the after-sales requirements and prepare all requested documentation for submission.Hence, we kindly request you to understand the above and agree to a further extension of 10-15 days.Thank you.RESPONSE TO CLARIFICATIONDear Karen,Please the submission deadline has further been extended to January 25, 2021.Thanks
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20-Jan-2021 09:16
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: CLARIFICATIONITEM 3.5 GRAIN MOISTURE METERQuestion1.1 says Portable Grain Moisture Meter for Cereals and vegetable seeds. I hope basically it will be meant to be used for RICE since it is for a rice project.RESPONSEDear Mohinder,Please it will be used for rice.Thanks
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19-Jan-2021 19:08
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: CLARIFICATIONITEM 3.5 GRAIN MOISTURE METERQuestion1.1 says Portable Grain Moisture Meter for Cereals and vegetable seeds. I hope basically it will be meant to be used for RICE since it is for a rice project.RESPONSEDear Mohinder,Please it will be used for rice.Thanks
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19-Jan-2021 19:05
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webservice@unops.org
New amendment added #3: The purpose of this amendment is to: 1. Extend the submision deadline to January 25, 20202. To amend sections 2.3 of both sections II ( schedule of requirement ) and section III ( retrnable forms) of item# 1 of lot 2 Therefore 2.3 under item# 1 of lot 2 is now amended to read Speed: 4-6 F/ 1- 3R3. To amend the the delivery requirement: Therefore the delivery requirement is now amended to read; bidders shall deliver the goods within 12 weeks after contract signature. Note : Please the amended documents of both sections II ( schedule of requirement and III ( returnable form) has been attached as amedment 3
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19-Jan-2021 11:08
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: CLARIFICATIONDear Sirs,The File, Instructions to Bidders, does state "liquidated damages, a sum of the original total Contract price for each day of delay until actual delivery or performance, up to a maximum deduction of 10%.". Please note that it does not mention the amount or percentage of the contract that will be deducted for each day of delay.Please inform us of the percentage of the contract that will be deducted for each day of delaRegards,RESPONSEDear Iskandar,Please liquidated damages is not applicable as indicated at the particulars column on the e-sourcing platformThanks
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15-Jan-2021 14:30
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: CLARIFICATIONThe specifications of each item is given in so much detail leads us to the understanding that the specifications have been picked of a particular brand and model. We accept that the specifications are only for reference and guidance but obviously in a bidderselected item there will be some variance from the ITB Specifications as there cannot be 100% compliance between equipments of different manufacturers though broad application parameters may be same.So should we interpret that even if we are unable to say YES to each line in specification, we are not at a disadvantage.RESPONSEDear Mohinder,Please the evaluation criteria has been provided on the e-sourcing platform (Criteria) and the evaluation will be based on that.Thanks
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15-Jan-2021 14:19
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: CLARIFICATIONAre equipment manufactured in CHINA acceptable ? Though China may be eligible country but in view of COVID 19 situation, please reconfirm there is no bias towards chinese manufactured equipments.RESPONSEDear Mohinder,Please our minmum requirement has been provided in the solicitation document and all we are looking for are bids that will meet these requirements.Thanks
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14-Jan-2021 20:34
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: CLARIFICATIONIt is has been stated that bidders must quote for all items/full quantities in a LOT. However may we know whether it is obligatory for UNOPS to award on 'COMPLETE LOT' basis or UNOPS can split an award in lot to more than one bidder.This is important to make a correct estimation of sea freight Containers and factor sea freight implication if only FEW ITEMS in a LOT are AWARDED.RegardsRESPONSEDear Mohinder,Please award will be done per lot per bidder and not split within a lot.Thanks
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14-Jan-2021 20:13
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: CLARIFICATIONIt is has been stated that bidders must quote for all items/full quantities in a LOT. However may we know whether it is obligatory for UNOPS to award on 'COMPLETE LOT' basis or UNOPS can split an award in lot to more than one bidder.This is important to make a correct estimation of sea freight Containers and factor sea freight implication if only FEW ITEMS in a LOT are AWARDED.RegardsRESPONSEDear Mohinder,Please award will be done per lot per bidder and not split within a lot.Thanks
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14-Jan-2021 20:10
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: CLARIFICATIONDear Sir,Please clarify this for usITEM 1.3 - LASER LAND LEVELLERPlease clarify in specifications what rotation speed it is being referred to ?1.6 Rotation Speed - 0 to 900 rpmRESPONSEDear MohinderPlease it is the Rotation Speed of Laser TransmitterThanks
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14-Jan-2021 07:36
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Dear Sirs, Please clarify the followingQuestion#1:In Lot 2, under Item 1, you have requested “Speed: 6 forward/ 3 reverse”.Please note it is not possible to manufature a Power Tiller with 3 reverse Gears and usually this is a common feature for a 4-wheel tractor, knowing that the Chassis and frame of a tiller can support a maximum of 2 gears in reverse.Dear Mohinder,Please below are the responses for each clarificationRESPONSE (for question 1 above)This is not Not accurate. There are power tillers with 6F and 3R.Question#2Please note that it is not possible to produce, ship and distribute the items in only 8 weeks. Therefore, we would like to request exceptionally an extension on the delivery period for at least 4 months.RESPONSE TO QUESTION 2For now the delivery period is 8 weeks and you will be communcated to should it be revisedQuestion#3The In Lot 1, under Item 1, Line 2.12, you requested “Fitted Compressed Air – Generation system for tyre inflation ON / OFF the field, blowing & cleaning of tractor +engine”. And you have also mentioned in Line 2.13 “Compressed Air – Generation unit (10 Bar / 130 Psi) min & Inflating gun / Air – Line gauge with dual calibrated manometer + ‘CLIP – ON’ tip connector.”Do the requirementS in line 2.13 and 2.14 refer to the same compressor integrated in the tractor? RESPONSE; YES. line 2.13 and 2.14 give details on what is requested in 2.12Kindly clarify the purpose of the Compressed Air Generation Unit.RESPONSE: The compressed Air Generation Unit and its accessories will be used for inflating tires of the tractor in case of tire puncture on the farm field without trekking to nearby towns to inflate the tractor thereby reducing downtime of tractor in operation. Most farm fields are full of stumps and obstacles that may cause puncture or damage to tires of tractor. Secondly, it may be used for cleaning (blowing) air cleaner element of engine in case of dusty farm conditions.Question#4In Line 2.15 you requested” Long reach washing spray gun (Lance: 200 – 300mm) with large diameter degreasant + cleaning liquid tank including fluid / air control valve etc”.What is the purpose of the liquid tank?RESPONSE: Storage of water for the washing water gun.what is the purpose of the degreasant?RESPONSE: Greasing gun for greasing moving component parts of tractor and implements. Day to day maintenanceKindly provide us with a detailed technical specification and picture of the item?RESPONSE: We request for these items fitted on tractor for day to day maintenance.
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14-Jan-2021 00:21
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Dear Sirs, Please clarify the followingQuestion#1:In Lot 2, under Item 1, you have requested “Speed: 6 forward/ 3 reverse”.Please note it is not possible to manufature a Power Tiller with 3 reverse Gears and usually this is a common feature for a 4-wheel tractor, knowing that the Chassis and frame of a tiller can support a maximum of 2 gears in reverse.Dear Mohinder,Please below are the responses for each clarificationRESPONSE (for question 1 above)This is not Not accurate. There are power tillers with 6F and 3R.Question#2Please note that it is not possible to produce, ship and distribute the items in only 8 weeks. Therefore, we would like to request exceptionally an extension on the delivery period for at least 4 months.RESPONSE TO QUESTION 2For now the delivery period is 8 weeks and you will be communcated to should it be revisedQuestion#3The In Lot 1, under Item 1, Line 2.12, you requested “Fitted Compressed Air – Generation system for tyre inflation ON / OFF the field, blowing & cleaning of tractor +engine”. And you have also mentioned in Line 2.13 “Compressed Air – Generation unit (10 Bar / 130 Psi) min & Inflating gun / Air – Line gauge with dual calibrated manometer + ‘CLIP – ON’ tip connector.”Do the requirementS in line 2.13 and 2.14 refer to the same compressor integrated in the tractor? RESPONSE; YES. line 2.13 and 2.14 give details on what is requested in 2.12Kindly clarify the purpose of the Compressed Air Generation Unit.RESPONSE: The compressed Air Generation Unit and its accessories will be used for inflating tires of the tractor in case of tire puncture on the farm field without trekking to nearby towns to inflate the tractor thereby reducing downtime of tractor in operation. Most farm fields are full of stumps and obstacles that may cause puncture or damage to tires of tractor. Secondly, it may be used for cleaning (blowing) air cleaner element of engine in case of dusty farm conditions.Question#4In Line 2.15 you requested” Long reach washing spray gun (Lance: 200 – 300mm) with large diameter degreasant + cleaning liquid tank including fluid / air control valve etc”.What is the purpose of the liquid tank?RESPONSE: Storage of water for the washing water gun.what is the purpose of the degreasant?RESPONSE: Greasing gun for greasing moving component parts of tractor and implements. Day to day maintenanceKindly provide us with a detailed technical specification and picture of the item?RESPONSE: We request for these items fitted on tractor for day to day maintenance.
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14-Jan-2021 00:18
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Dear Sirs, Please clarify the followingQuestion#1:In Lot 2, under Item 1, you have requested “Speed: 6 forward/ 3 reverse”.Please note it is not possible to manufature a Power Tiller with 3 reverse Gears and usually this is a common feature for a 4-wheel tractor, knowing that the Chassis and frame of a tiller can support a maximum of 2 gears in reverse.Dear Mohinder,Please below are the responses for each clarificationRESPONSE (for question 1 above)This is not Not accurate. There are power tillers with 6F and 3R.Question#2Please note that it is not possible to produce, ship and distribute the items in only 8 weeks. Therefore, we would like to request exceptionally an extension on the delivery period for at least 4 months.RESPONSE TO QUESTION 2For now the delivery period is 8 weeks and you will be communcated to should it be revisedQuestion#3The In Lot 1, under Item 1, Line 2.12, you requested “Fitted Compressed Air – Generation system for tyre inflation ON / OFF the field, blowing & cleaning of tractor +engine”. And you have also mentioned in Line 2.13 “Compressed Air – Generation unit (10 Bar / 130 Psi) min & Inflating gun / Air – Line gauge with dual calibrated manometer + ‘CLIP – ON’ tip connector.”Do the requirementS in line 2.13 and 2.14 refer to the same compressor integrated in the tractor? RESPONSE; YES. line 2.13 and 2.14 give details on what is requested in 2.12Kindly clarify the purpose of the Compressed Air Generation Unit.RESPONSE: The compressed Air Generation Unit and its accessories will be used for inflating tires of the tractor in case of tire puncture on the farm field without trekking to nearby towns to inflate the tractor thereby reducing downtime of tractor in operation. Most farm fields are full of stumps and obstacles that may cause puncture or damage to tires of tractor. Secondly, it may be used for cleaning (blowing) air cleaner element of engine in case of dusty farm conditions.Question#4In Line 2.15 you requested” Long reach washing spray gun (Lance: 200 – 300mm) with large diameter degreasant + cleaning liquid tank including fluid / air control valve etc”.What is the purpose of the liquid tank?RESPONSE: Storage of water for the washing water gun.what is the purpose of the degreasant?RESPONSE: Greasing gun for greasing moving component parts of tractor and implements. Day to day maintenanceKindly provide us with a detailed technical specification and picture of the item?RESPONSE: We request for these items fitted on tractor for day to day maintenance.
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14-Jan-2021 00:10
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Dear Sirs, Please clarify the followingQuestion#1:In Lot 2, under Item 1, you have requested “Speed: 6 forward/ 3 reverse”.Please note it is not possible to manufature a Power Tiller with 3 reverse Gears and usually this is a common feature for a 4-wheel tractor, knowing that the Chassis and frame of a tiller can support a maximum of 2 gears in reverse.Dear Mohinder,Please below are the responses for each clarificationRESPONSE (for question 1 above)This is not Not accurate. There are power tillers with 6F and 3R.Question#2Please note that it is not possible to produce, ship and distribute the items in only 8 weeks. Therefore, we would like to request exceptionally an extension on the delivery period for at least 4 months.RESPONSE TO QUESTION 2For now the delivery period is 8 weeks and you will be communcated to should it be revisedQuestion#3The In Lot 1, under Item 1, Line 2.12, you requested “Fitted Compressed Air – Generation system for tyre inflation ON / OFF the field, blowing & cleaning of tractor +engine”. And you have also mentioned in Line 2.13 “Compressed Air – Generation unit (10 Bar / 130 Psi) min & Inflating gun / Air – Line gauge with dual calibrated manometer + ‘CLIP – ON’ tip connector.”Do the requirementS in line 2.13 and 2.14 refer to the same compressor integrated in the tractor? RESPONSE; YES. line 2.13 and 2.14 give details on what is requested in 2.12Kindly clarify the purpose of the Compressed Air Generation Unit.RESPONSE: The compressed Air Generation Unit and its accessories will be used for inflating tires of the tractor in case of tire puncture on the farm field without trekking to nearby towns to inflate the tractor thereby reducing downtime of tractor in operation. Most farm fields are full of stumps and obstacles that may cause puncture or damage to tires of tractor. Secondly, it may be used for cleaning (blowing) air cleaner element of engine in case of dusty farm conditions.Question#4In Line 2.15 you requested” Long reach washing spray gun (Lance: 200 – 300mm) with large diameter degreasant + cleaning liquid tank including fluid / air control valve etc”.What is the purpose of the liquid tank?RESPONSE: Storage of water for the washing water gun.what is the purpose of the degreasant?RESPONSE: Greasing gun for greasing moving component parts of tractor and implements. Day to day maintenanceKindly provide us with a detailed technical specification and picture of the item?RESPONSE: We request for these items fitted on tractor for day to day maintenance.
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14-Jan-2021 00:06
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Dear Sirs, Please clarify the followingQuestion#1:In Lot 2, under Item 1, you have requested “Speed: 6 forward/ 3 reverse”.Please note it is not possible to manufature a Power Tiller with 3 reverse Gears and usually this is a common feature for a 4-wheel tractor, knowing that the Chassis and frame of a tiller can support a maximum of 2 gears in reverse.Dear Mohinder,Please below are the responses for each clarificationRESPONSE (for question 1 above)This is not Not accurate. There are power tillers with 6F and 3R.Question#2Please note that it is not possible to produce, ship and distribute the items in only 8 weeks. Therefore, we would like to request exceptionally an extension on the delivery period for at least 4 months.RESPONSE TO QUESTION 2For now the delivery period is 8 weeks and you will be communcated to should it be revisedQuestion#3The In Lot 1, under Item 1, Line 2.12, you requested “Fitted Compressed Air – Generation system for tyre inflation ON / OFF the field, blowing & cleaning of tractor +engine”. And you have also mentioned in Line 2.13 “Compressed Air – Generation unit (10 Bar / 130 Psi) min & Inflating gun / Air – Line gauge with dual calibrated manometer + ‘CLIP – ON’ tip connector.”Do the requirementS in line 2.13 and 2.14 refer to the same compressor integrated in the tractor? RESPONSE; YES. line 2.13 and 2.14 give details on what is requested in 2.12Kindly clarify the purpose of the Compressed Air Generation Unit.RESPONSE: The compressed Air Generation Unit and its accessories will be used for inflating tires of the tractor in case of tire puncture on the farm field without trekking to nearby towns to inflate the tractor thereby reducing downtime of tractor in operation. Most farm fields are full of stumps and obstacles that may cause puncture or damage to tires of tractor. Secondly, it may be used for cleaning (blowing) air cleaner element of engine in case of dusty farm conditions.Question#4In Line 2.15 you requested” Long reach washing spray gun (Lance: 200 – 300mm) with large diameter degreasant + cleaning liquid tank including fluid / air control valve etc”.What is the purpose of the liquid tank?RESPONSE: Storage of water for the washing water gun.what is the purpose of the degreasant?RESPONSE: Greasing gun for greasing moving component parts of tractor and implements. Day to day maintenanceKindly provide us with a detailed technical specification and picture of the item?RESPONSE: We request for these items fitted on tractor for day to day maintenance.
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14-Jan-2021 00:02
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Dear Sirs, Please clarify the followingQuestion#1:In Lot 2, under Item 1, you have requested “Speed: 6 forward/ 3 reverse”.Please note it is not possible to manufature a Power Tiller with 3 reverse Gears and usually this is a common feature for a 4-wheel tractor, knowing that the Chassis and frame of a tiller can support a maximum of 2 gears in reverse.Dear Mohinder,Please below are the responses for each clarificationRESPONSE (for question 1 above)This is not Not accurate. There are power tillers with 6F and 3R.Question#2Please note that it is not possible to produce, ship and distribute the items in only 8 weeks. Therefore, we would like to request exceptionally an extension on the delivery period for at least 4 months.RESPONSE TO QUESTION 2For now the delivery period is 8 weeks and you will be communcated to should it be revisedQuestion#3The In Lot 1, under Item 1, Line 2.12, you requested “Fitted Compressed Air – Generation system for tyre inflation ON / OFF the field, blowing & cleaning of tractor +engine”. And you have also mentioned in Line 2.13 “Compressed Air – Generation unit (10 Bar / 130 Psi) min & Inflating gun / Air – Line gauge with dual calibrated manometer + ‘CLIP – ON’ tip connector.”Do the requirementS in line 2.13 and 2.14 refer to the same compressor integrated in the tractor? RESPONSE; YES. line 2.13 and 2.14 give details on what is requested in 2.12Kindly clarify the purpose of the Compressed Air Generation Unit.RESPONSE: The compressed Air Generation Unit and its accessories will be used for inflating tires of the tractor in case of tire puncture on the farm field without trekking to nearby towns to inflate the tractor thereby reducing downtime of tractor in operation. Most farm fields are full of stumps and obstacles that may cause puncture or damage to tires of tractor. Secondly, it may be used for cleaning (blowing) air cleaner element of engine in case of dusty farm conditions.Question#4In Line 2.15 you requested” Long reach washing spray gun (Lance: 200 – 300mm) with large diameter degreasant + cleaning liquid tank including fluid / air control valve etc”.What is the purpose of the liquid tank?RESPONSE: Storage of water for the washing water gun.what is the purpose of the degreasant?RESPONSE: Greasing gun for greasing moving component parts of tractor and implements. Day to day maintenanceKindly provide us with a detailed technical specification and picture of the item?RESPONSE: We request for these items fitted on tractor for day to day maintenance.
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13-Jan-2021 23:57
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Dear Sir/Madam, 1. I humbly request for EXTENSION IN CLOSING DATE by at least 10 DAYS due to the diverse nature of items and magnitude of information to be provided especially due to the fact that for 2 weeks the entire world was in grip of New Year and Christmas Vacations. 2. Will UNOPS share the details of the bidders and bids received. This will provide a useful feedback to know how best we can improve ourselves in future ITB's. 3. In case of award, will delivery time of 8 weeks be counted from date of purchase order or date of acceptance of purchase order by bidder. For international bidders a lot of time required for sea freight for supplies to be made from outside Ghana. - ITEM 3.2 REAPER BINDER COMBINE HARVESTER 4. Is the machine self propelled (3 wheels) or Walking Type.ITEM 3.4 WATER PUMP 5. What is the engine horsepower ? 6. For an diesel engine of 500 cc displacement, the pumpset packing size 0.77m x 0.51m x 0.69m and weight 65-85 Kg is impossible. 7. At what Head you need the discharge of 180m3/hr.RESPONSESDear Mohinder,Please below are the responses to your clariocations according to how they are numbered above1. Resonse to question 1 is that it has been extended for addional 2days2. Response to question 2 is that the bids will not be shared with vendors. However, the outcome will be shared with bidders after the process.3. Response to question 3 is that it is from the date the purchase order was accepted which should not be more than 24 hours after it was issued. In respect of the delivery date for now it is 8 weeks as inducated in the document.4. Response to question 4 : Please Kindly check item 2 of LOT 2 under 1.3....It reads 4 - 6 row walking type seedling transplanter5. The horse power is 7.5 hp or more6. Please Ignore dimension7. 25m
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13-Jan-2021 22:42
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: CLARIFICATION Please find our questions below for your attention1. Can you tell us how many end-users will need to be trained at each location?2. Is UNOPS Ghana responsible for providing the training location?3. How many days of training on each of the items is expected?4. Can you give more details on the Equipment Distribution List? It describes trainings and their locations for 6 of the items but all items require training except for the Laser Land Leveler in the Technical Specifications. Is training to be provided on all items (expect the Laser) or only on 6 of the items?RESPONSEDear Sir/Madam,Please below are the responses to your clarificationsTraining is required for all items including laser levellers.For each location we may have 5 - 10 participants.For the seed processing and rice milling equipment we require several weeks of trainingFor a simple equipment we may require 7 days.Thanks
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13-Jan-2021 11:29
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: CLARIFICATIONLot 1-3 trailer TBQ please supply further details,· The wording headboard to which specific part of the trailer does this refer to ?· The distances between stringers outside 800mm, we need a detailed explanation as this may cause an issue with loading the trailer into a shipping container box· Concerning wheels are these twin wheeled on a single axle or 2 wheels on different axle. Please clarify.RESPONSEDear KarenBelow are the responses to your clarification1.The headboard side refers to the side of the trailer directly opposite the tailboard or gateboard. It's a load restraint distance to prevent load from sliding over if the load is directly against it. It originally specifies 450mm or more but has now been amended as (0 - 450 mm prefarred), specify. The amended document of section II and III is attached at the document section as amendment 22. Stringers are the main long steel profiles carrying the elements of the lower frame forming the chassis. It originally specifies 800mm but has now been amended to read Bidders to specify distance. The amended document of section II and III has been attached at the document section as amendment 2
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13-Jan-2021 11:20
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webservice@unops.org
New amendment added #2: Amendment 21. The purpose of this amendent is to amend 3.4.12 and 3.4.17 of both section II ( schedule of requirement) and section III ( returnable forms) under item# 1 of Lot 1(a) 3.4.12 under item# 1 of Lot 1 is now amended to read; Headboard ( 0 - 450 mm prefarred), bidders to specify(b) 3.4.17 under item# 1 of Lot 1 is now amended to read; Distance between stringers (outside ); bidders to specify distanceNote: Please the amended documents of both section II ( schedule of requirement and section III ( returnable form) has benn attached at the document section as amendment 22. To extend the submission deadline to January 20, 2021
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13-Jan-2021 11:07
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New amendment added #1: Amendment 1The purpose of this amendment is to amend item 6.1 of section II ( schedule of requirement) and section III ( returnable forms) under Item# 1 of Lot 1.The said 6.1 under item 1 of lot 1 is now amended to read One (1) or more satellite service points in Cape Coast or Accra and its environs with well equipped center to provide efficient after sales service including maintaining of stock of fast moving parts at all times. Note: Please the Amended documents of both the schedule of requirement and Returnable form have been attached at the document section as amendment 12. To amend the equipment distribution list - Lot 2 of the equipment distribition list ( rice mill, compact rice mill and seed processor cleaner dryer) has been taking off the distribution list. The amended sheet has been attached at the document as amendment 1 at the document section and will now be lots 1, 2 and 3 which reflects what is on both the schedule of requirement and the returnable forms3. To Amend the performance security at the particulars column: This portion is now amended to read Performance security is required
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10-Jan-2021 19:28
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New clarification added: Dear Sirs,CLARIFICATIONwe would be very glad to participate to this tender, however, our company resumed yesterday after the Season's Holiday.This is why we kindly ask you to extend the tender deadline of at least 2 weeks in order to enable us to submit our proposal.We thank you in advance for your valuable collaboration.Best Regards,Aida Luciana MinnitiProject Manager – Procurement UnitTel.: +39 06 36093829 - +39 339339 6824minniti@agtinternational.itRESPONSE TO CLARIFICATIONDear Aida,You clarification is well received. However as indicated in my earlier respose, no decision has been taken yet to extend the submission deadline. You will be be informed through this same platform if such decision is taken in the future hence the submission deadline is still January 18, 2021.Thanks for the clarification
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New clarification added: CLARIFICATIONThank you for your previous reply.1. It would be greatly appreciated if you could consider an extension due to the amount of information that needs to be collected and processed for this tender. 2. We noted that in the tender particulars, performance security is not required. However, in Section II: Schedule of Requirements some items read:"Bidders to provide performance security as stated in article 34 of ITB particulars within 14days after contract signature for all items in this Lot". Please confirm that Performance Security is not required at all for this entire tender.3. Please clarify your request for Lot1 Item 1: Three (3) or more satellite service points around Cape Coast or Accra with well equipped center to provide efficient after sales service including maintaining stock of fast moving parts at all times.Will one service point be acceptable as we do not understand your request for 3 points.RESPONSEDear Karen,Please these clarification has already been responded to in my previous resonse.Thanks
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08-Jan-2021 15:40
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New clarification added: Thank you for your previous reply.1. It would be greatly appreciated if you could consider an extension due to the amount of information that needs to be collected and processed for this tender. 2. We noted that in the tender particulars, you indicated that performance security is not required. However, in Section II: Schedule of Requirements some items read:"Bidders to provide performance security as stated in article 34 of ITB particulars within 14days after contract signature for all items in this Lot". Please confirm that Performance Security is not required at all for this entire tender.3. Please clarify this point for Lot1 Item 1 for us: You state thst "Three (3) or more satellite service points around Cape Coast or Accra with well equipped center to provide efficient after sales service including maintaining stock of fast moving parts at all times". Will one service point be acceptable as we do not understand your request for 3 points.RESPONSESDear Karen,Please below are the responses to your clarications 1, 2 and 31. In responding to one kindly note that no decision has been taken yet to extend the submission deadline. You will be be informed through this same platform if such decision is taken in the future hence the submission deadline is still January 18, 2021.2. In responding to clarificaion 2 please note that performance security is required hence that portion on the particulars column has been amended to read performance security is required and is 10% of the total contract sum.3. In responding to your clarification 3, please note that, that portion ( 6.1 of item#1 of lot 1) has been amended to now read " One (1) or more satellite service points in Cape Coast or Accra and its environs with well equipped center to provide efficient after sales service including maintaining stock of fast moving parts at all times. The following documents; section II ( Schedule of requirement ) and section III ( returnable form) has been amended respectively and attached in the documents section as amendment 1 Thanks for the clarification
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08-Jan-2021 15:34
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New clarification added: CLARIFICATIONDear Sir/MadamKindly assist to know where to find the bid validity period since we have checked section I and we can not find this.Thank you.RESPONSEDear KpikorirPlease the bid validity can found at the particulars column of the tab. The tap on which you down loaded the document you will find the particulars on that role and within it you will find the bid validityThanks for the clarifications
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08-Jan-2021 15:12
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New clarification added: CLARIFICATIONDear Sir/MadamKindly mention the bid validity period, there is no mention of this in all your documents, we have checked section I and we can not find this.Thank you.RESPONSEDear KipkorirPlease the bid validity can found at the particulars column of the tab. The tap on which you down loaded the document you will find the particulars on that role and within it you will find the bid validityThanks for the clarifications
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08-Jan-2021 11:34
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New clarification added: CLARIFICATIONSir, In lot1, item3 Lasser Land Levelller is not allocated a quantity.What is the implicationRESPONSEDear Emmanuel,Please the quantity for the Laser Land Leveller is one (1) . Pleasse check returnable forms D and E.Thanks for the clarification
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07-Jan-2021 14:48
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New clarification added: CLARIFICATIONSir, In lot1, item3 Lasser Land Levelller is not allocated a quantity.What is the implicationRESPONSEDear Emmanuel,Please the quantity for the Laser Land Leveller is one (1) . Pleasse check returnable forms D and E.Thanks for the clarification
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07-Jan-2021 14:13
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New clarification added: CLARIFICATIONPlease what is the brand of equipment(s) based on which the specification(s) are called out on the RFQ sheet? Thank you.RESPONSEDear Tony,Please the specifications is not brand specific.Thanks for the clarification
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06-Jan-2021 11:58
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New clarification added: CLARIFICATIONHow do you evaluate China equipment vis-q -vis US / Europe products. weRESPONSEDear Emmanuel,Please the evaluation will be done based on the criteria and requirement set out.Thanks for the clarification
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06-Jan-2021 11:51
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New clarification added: Dear Sir,CLARIFICATIONIs it possible to extend the deadline by 2-3 weeks to allow us time to collect all the necessary information to submit an offer.We look forward to receiving your positive reply.RESPONSEDear Karen,Please no decision has been taken yet to extend the submission deadline. You will be be informed through this same platform if such decision is taken in the future hence the submission deadline is still January 18, 2021.Thanks for the clarification.
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05-Jan-2021 17:48
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New clarification added: CLARIFICATIONOur company is 2 years this January, however, we have the financial capability to provide the products in the event that we win the tender. Are we still ok to put forward our bid?RESPONSEDear Sir/MadamPease the requirement as stated in our critiria is that, the Bidder should be in continuous business of manufacturing / supplying the same products or similar products as specified in the ‘Schedule of requirement’ during the last three (3) years prior to bid opening.As indicated in your clarification to us your company is less than three years hence not eligible to bid.Thanks
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04-Jan-2021 09:12
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New clarification added: CLARIFICATIONSDear Sir/MadamPlease the Equipment Distribution List has 04 lots while the rest of the documents such as returnable and schedule of requirement documents has only 03 lots, please clarify the omission of the Lot 2 on the list with 1)rice mill, 2)compact rice mill and 3)seed processor cleaner dryer.Thank you.Socap Kenya LtdRESPONSEDear Sir/Madam,Please the equipment for lot 2 on the distribution list ( rice mill, compact rice mill and seed processor cleaner dryer) are not part of the items being procured.Please what we are procuring are the three (3) lots on the returnable and the schedule of requirement documents and are the ones to be distributed.Thanks
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01-Jan-2021 20:19
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New clarification added: CLARIFICATIONSDear Sir,Please we rerequest for more clarification on the delivery process and equipment location and control locatiBest regardsSamuel OlakaRESPONSEDear Samuel,Please the distribution list which explains where the quantity of each item will be sent is attached to documents. Kindly lets us know if you need any other clarifications.Thanks
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01-Jan-2021 19:35
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New clarification added: CLARIFICATIONCould you provide clarification on whether UK based companies can take part in this tender? RESPONSEDear Sir/Madam,Please companies based in the U.K can participate in the tendering proess.Thanks
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30-Dec-2020 18:27
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New clarification added: CLARIFICATION:Could you provide clarification on whether UK based companies can take part in this tender? RESPONSEDear Sir/Madam,Please companies based in the U.K can take part in the tendering process.
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