Field diagnostic kits and laboratory supplies (consumables and reagents)

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (“FAO” or “Organization”) is an intergovernmental organization with more than 194 member countries. Since its inception, FAO has worked to alleviate poverty and hunger by promoting agricultural development, improved nutrition and the pursuit of food security - defined as the access of all people at all times to the food they need for an active and healthy life.

To achieve its goals, FAO cooperates with thousands of partners worldwide, from farmers groups to traders, from non-governmental organizations to other UN agencies, from development banks to agribusiness firms.

FAO in its support to West Africa, is providing Field diagnostic kits and laboratory supplies (consumables and reagents) to support farming communities .

In this regard, FAO intends to award a Contract for goods, specifically:

“Procurement of Field diagnostic kits and laboratory supplies (consumables and reagents) ”

You are hereby invited to submit your best offer in connection with the award of such goods.
In preparing your bid, you should take into account the international status and activities of FAO by submitting your best commercial terms. You should also be aware that FAO enjoys certain privileges and immunities, which include exemption from payment of Value Added Tax ("VAT" or "IVA"), customs duties and importation restrictions.

The following documents are enclosed:

1. Appendix ‘I’ to the Letter of Invitation, details of the technical specifications
2. Appendix ‘II’ – Financial Offer
3. Appendix ‘III’ – Bid Submission Letter
4. Appendix V - FAO General Terms and Conditions for Goods
Please refer to the attached tender documents for detailed Information and Specifications.