Supply of Sharps Containers and Examination Gloves to National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) of the Federal Ministry of Health of Nigeria
UNOPS
Supply of Sharps Containers and Examination Gloves to National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) of the Federal Ministry of Health of Nigeria
Invitation to bid
Reference:
ITB/2023/46485
Beneficiary countries or territories:
Nigeria
Registration level:
Basic
Published on:
25-Apr-2023
Deadline on:
10-May-2023 15:00 0.00
Description
Tender description: UNOPS hereby solicits offers from eligible and qualified companies for the Supply of Sharps Containers and Examination Gloves to NMEP of the Federal Ministry of Health of Nigeria
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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 UNGSupply of Locally Manufactured Anti-Malarial Drugs to the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) of the Federal Ministry of Health of Nigeria M 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
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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 UNGSupply of Locally Manufactured Anti-Malarial Drugs to the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) of the Federal Ministry of Health of Nigeria M 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.
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The tender contains sustainability considerations addressing gender equality and women's empowerment.
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Gender mainstreaming, targeted employment of women, promotion of women-owned businesses.
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Water distribution kit
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Medical exam or non surgical procedure gloves
New clarification added: Q19-Can products currently under NAFDAC or SON certification be submitted in the tender especially when the certificate is being awaited? Ans 19-Please note that products that are not approved by NAFDAC will be disqualified. Bidders are required to submit their valid NAFDAC CertificateQ20-The letter of reference required for submission, to whom, or to which contact should it be addressed? Please adviseAns 20- Reference letter in regards to this tender should be addressed to UNOPS. Q21-Could you please confirm whether the Manufacturer's Authorization Form should be written on the letterhead of the Manufacturer or if it should remain in the current format on Unops?Ans 21-It should be written on the manufacturer’s letterhead in the same format/content as on the form.Q 22-On lot 1, Sharp Containers, item 1.5 = Pack of 25, should the packing of the container be done collapsed to save volumetric weight?Please adviseAns 22-Yes, they can be delivered collapsed (Flat)
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05-May-2023 10:32
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New amendment added #1: This amendment is to attach pre-bid meeting minutes
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04-May-2023 19:55
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New clarification added: Q16-Alternatively can we offer CIF instead of CPT.Ans 16-Please quote for both FCA and CPT only as requested in the solicitation document
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03-May-2023 13:44
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New clarification added: Q15-Can we provide FCA quote only.Ans 15-Please quote for both FCA and CPT
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03-May-2023 13:36
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New clarification added: Q14-Bidder's QuestionFor Sharp Containers we have EU approval, do we need any other approval for the containers?Ans 14-UNOPS ResponseBidders should abide by all requirements in the bid documents including NAFDAC requirements.Products that are not approved by NAFDAC will be disqualified
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03-May-2023 13:29
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New clarification added: Q 13-Bidder's QuestionKindly confirm the delivery place and Incoterms rules for products that are in-stock locally in Nigeria or is CPT: Port of Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria.(Incoterms 2020) still applicable to Local stocks.Ans 13-UNOPS ResponseFor products that meet all the requirements in the tender including shelf life, the bidder shall indicate their current location and offer the price of the product at that location while excluding the tax component.
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03-May-2023 13:24
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New clarification added: Q17-Will you provide form M for importation in Nigeria.Ans 17-UNOPS will not process or handle any Form or import license to Nigeria
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03-May-2023 13:19
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New clarification added: Q17-Will you provide form M for importation in Nigeria.Ans17-UNOPS will not process or handle any form or license for importation to Nigeria
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03-May-2023 13:04
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New clarification added: Q5-Bidder's QuestionSHARP CONTAINER1.Is any of the following certifications accepted for the Sharp Containers instead of SONCAP and NAFDACFDA 510k certificateWHO performance specification E10/IC.1WHO/UNICEF standard E10/IC.2 or equivalent2.Is corrugated cardboard material acceptableAns 5-UNOPS ResponseThe certifications requested in the tender documents shall be required for evaluation.Failure to present the requested certifications shall lead to disqualification. SHARP CONTAINER1.Is any of the following certifications accepted for the Sharp Containers instead of SONCAP and NAFDACFDA 510k certificateWHO performance specification E10/IC.1WHO/UNICEF standard E10/IC.2 or equivalent2.Is corrugated cardboard material acceptable Dear Sir/Madam,Q6-Could you please extend the submission date for at least one week.Ans 6-We have provided sufficient and reasonable timelines therefore the bid submission deadline will not be extendedQ71. Can we offer products particularly the Medical Examination Gloves that are not certified by Nafdac.2. Kindly confirm the delivery place and Incoterms rules for products that are in stock locally.Ans 7Gloves that are not registered by NAFDAC will be disqualified. Bidders should abide by all requirements in the bid documents Q8- In the requirement, it is reeuired "UNOPS may request samples prior to awarding a contract. If requested, the bidder shall deliver samples to the UNOPS Office in Nigeria at the bidder's own cost within 5 working days from the request". As a Chinese supplier, considering the import and export procedures and international delivery time, we request to extend this required time to within 3 weeks.Ans 8- UNOPS will request samplesprior to award. Please wait for UNOPS’ request before you submit samplesQ9-1)For Examination gloves, please advise if we have CE approval and we meet all the standards mentioned, also the manufacturer is audited by NAFDAC but the manufacturers brand is not registered in NAFDAC. Are we still eligible to participate in the tender.Offered product meets all the performance standards or their equivalent; EN 455, Or EN 374. Alternatively, Offered gloves shall be compliant with the regulatory requirements and standards of one of the Founding Members of Global Harmonisation Task Force (GHTF) (namely, EU, USA, Canada, Australia, and Japan), (e.g. Europe: the product MUST bear the CE mark on its packaging i.e have the Conformité Européenne [CE] certification; or for USA: FDA approval certificate, etc). (Bidders should submit the manufacturer's documentary evidence of these certifications in English language proving compliance)2)For Sharp Containers we have EU approval, do we need any other approval for the containers?3)Can we provide FCA quote only.4)Alternatively can we offer CIF instead of CPT.5)Will you provide form M for importation in Nigeria.Ans 9- Gloves that are not registered by NAFDAC will be disqualified. Bidders should abide by all requirements in the bid documents.Note that products without the requested certifications cannot be imported into Nigeria.Q10-Kindly confirm the delivery place and Incoterms rules for products that are in-stock locally in Nigeria.Ans 10- For products that meet all the requirements in the tender including shelf life, the bidder shall indicate their current location and offer the price of the product at that location while excluding the tax component Dear Sir/Madam,Q 11- Please confirm if WHO certified/approved sharps containers is accpetable instead of NAFDAC.Ans 11- Bidders should abide by all requirements in the bid documents including NAFDAC requirements.Note that products without the requested certifications cannot be imported into Nigeria.Q12- Under lot 1, there seems to be no SON or NAFDAC Certification for this category/line itemCan we go ahead and submit bid with our Standardised Sharps Containers?Please adviseAns 12-Bidders should abide by all requirements in the bid documents.Note that products without the requested certifications cannot be imported into Nigeria.
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28-Apr-2023 14:01
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New clarification added: Q1-Bidder's QuestionWe would like to have some clarifications about the Bid ITB/2023/46485We have Sharp containers but they are yellow and red instead of white or black, can we still make an offer?About the exam gloves, we have latex non-sterile exam gloves but they are only non-powdered gloves as powdered gloves are not recommended anymore. So, can we bid with these gloves ?Ans 1-UNOPS ResponsePlease only make offers in line with the product specifications indicated in the ITB. Any products that do not meet the specifications will be disqualified Q2-Bidder's QuestionDo we have to submit samples of each LOT? If yes, what is the deadline for receiving the samples?Q2-UNOPS ResponseAs per the tender requirements, samples will be requested by UNOPS prior to awarding a contract. If requested, the bidder shall deliver samples to the UNOPS Office in Nigeria at the bidder's own cost within 5 working days from the request. Please do not send samples if you have not been requested by UNOPS.Q3-Bidder's QuestionWe have previously supplied gloves to Nigeria through other international bidding, but did not require a certificate from NAFDAC. May I ask if products that have not been approved by NAFDAC are acceptable？Or can we provide products that have not been approved by NAFDAC during the bidding and if the company is awarded, is possible that UNOPS assist in coordinating the application for registration or special import license from NAFDAC?Ans 3-UNOPS ResponseProducts that are not approved by NAFDAC will be disqualified. UNOPS will not be responsible for providing any assistance with regards to application for registration or special import license from NAFDACQ4-Bidder's QuestionPlease confirm the correct ITB no. - ITB Ref No: ITB/2023/45360 (as in the documents) or ITB/2023/46485 as in the reference.Please confirm that the requested quantity of sharps container is 28.783 pcs. or packs of 25 pcs?Ans 4-UNOPS ResponsePlease the correct ITB number is ITB/2023/46485.The correct quantity is 28,783 pcs
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27-Apr-2023 13:10
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