Supply, delivery and installation of Laboratory Equipment to Health Facilities in Uzbekistan

New clarification added: Q76: As per Section III Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D: Technical Quotation Form, LOT 25: Semi-Automated Microtome. Please clarify, do you need a motorized microtome or, as in the name, a semi-motorized microtome? If semi-motorized, then you need to remove the Lines that refer to the motorized microtome: Lines 11-16, 36. Line 26 indicates Programmable sample retraction in the range not less than: 0 - 190 µm. This range is artificial and only 1 manufacturer has it. Please reduce the range to 0-50 µm, which is actually used in histological practice. As written earlier in other queries, Lines 22-25, 27 and 29-33 reflect parameters 1 of a single manufacturer. For other manufacturers, the trimming range does not exceed 600 microns, and besides, the ranges and step accuracy differ from the declared ones. Do we understand correctly that they would be considered appropriate microtomes with excellent ranges and minimal adjustment steps?  For example, for Lines 22-25; 0.25~2.5 µm in 0.25 µm steps; 2.5~5.0 µm in 0.5 µm steps;5.0~10 µm in 1 µm steps10~30 µm in 2 µm steps;30~60 µm in 5 µm increments;60~100 µm in 10 µm steps;The question has already been asked about the slice transfer system. If we take into account all these parameters, then only 1 system meets the requirements. And such a system refers to scientific instruments. In the daily practice of a histologist, taking into account the number of sections produced, transfer to a water bath is carried out with a brush. Therefore, you need to decide whether you plan to purchase equipment from a specific manufacturer, or still on a competitive basis, a microtome and water bath system. If the latter, then it is necessary to remove paragraphs 45, 51, 52, 53. The control of the water bath in the vast majority of cases is carried out through the control panel with a display, usually monochrome. Request in Line 54 to remove color and add control through a control panel with a display or a touch screen.    A76: Please consider the following for Lot 25: Semi-Automated Microtome: Line 11 will be rephrased into: ‘Optional Motorized operating modes’; Line 12 will be rephrased into: ‘Optional Continuous Mode’; Line 13 will be rephrased into: ‘Optional Program Mode’; Line 14 will be rephrased into: ‘Optional Single Step Mode’; Line 15 will be rephrased into: ‘Optional Gradual Step-by-Step Mode’; Line 16 will be rephrased into: ‘Optional Cutting Window Mode’; Line 36 will be rephrased into: ‘Optional adjustable cutting speed in the range not less than: 5 - 400 μm/sec’; Line 26 will be rephrased into: ‘Programmable sample retraction in the range not less than: 0 - 50 µm.';Lines 22-33 will be evaluated as compliant as per changes previously approved in Revision III. Line 45 will be rephrased into: ‘Optional - Automatic system for moving sections into a water bath, compatible with the microtome and allowing you to install the laminar flow of liquid or adequate solution’; Line 51 will be rephrased into: ‘Optional - The volume of water in the pump tank is not less than: 500 ml‘; Line 52 will be rephrased into: ‘Optional - Laminar fluid flow rate in the range not less than: 0 - 500 ml/min’; Line 53 will be rephrased into: ‘Optional - Adjustable "bridge" for waste cutting’; Line 54 will be rephrased into: ‘Control via control panel with a display or touch screen’.

New clarification added: Q75: As per Section III Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D: Technical Quotation Form, LOT 24: Slide Dryer: A slide drying system is planned for purchase. However, most of the requirements are for a built-in timer (Lines 7, 14-17), which looks odd and leads to one specific manufacturer. Can a non-built-in timer be suggested?    A75: Please consider the following for Lot 24: Slide Dryer, please consider the following: Lines 7, 14-17 refer to any timer solution. A non-built-in timer will be evaluated as compliant, therefore Line 14 will be rephrased into:‘Optional continuous operation mode’; Line 15 will be rephrased into:‘Optional built-in real-time clock or adequate solution:’

New clarification added: Q74: As per Section III Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D: Technical Quotation Form, LOT 23: Paraffin Embedding Station: Line 6: shows the tweezer holders, while the kit does not indicate the presence of electric tweezers and, as a rule, most models do not have them. In addition, in practice, ordinary picents are used. In this regard, we ask you to remove Line 11.  A74: Please consider the following for LOT 23: Paraffin Embedding Station, Line 6 is referring to ‘Temperature adjustment step no more than 1°C’; However, Line 11 refers to ‘Connection of electric heated tweezers:’ Line 11 will be rephrased into: 'Optional connection of electric heated tweezers'.

New clarification added: Q73: As per Section III Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D: Technical Quotation Form, LOT 22: Automated Tissue Processor. Line 5. Does the number of wax containers count with the wax drain container or just the storage containers? If only storage containers, please reduce to 3 paraffin containers. Line 17: Do we understand correctly that the vacuum settings should be in the specified range?   A73: Please consider the following for LOT 22: Automated Tissue Processor, Line 5 assumes wax drain containers, therefore remain unchanged; Line 17 is correctly understood, vacuum settings should be in the specified range; However, Line 17 will be rephrased into: ‘Vacuum adjustment in the range not less than: 0.4 - 1.2 bar or adequate’.

New clarification added: Q72: As per Section III Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D: Technical Quotation Form, LOT 19:Cryostat and reagent (frozen section): Line 5. Please expand on options for external camera illumination. Line 7: Only 1 manufacturer has two Peltier elements. All the rest have 1 Peltier element as standard. Line 16: Extend the horizontal feed range to 22mm. Please make changes to the competitive procedure.    A72: Please consider the following for LOT 19: Cryostat and reagent (frozen section), Line 5 will be rephrased into:’Camera Interior or Exterior Lighting’; Line 7 will be rephrased into: ‘Stations for quick freezing based on the Peltier element at least: 1’; Line 16 will be rephrased into: ‘Horizontal feed not less than 20 mm ±20%’.

New clarification added: Q71: Reference is made to the RFQ-2023-45672_Section_III_Returnable Bidding Forms_Form D_Technical specifications for goods – Comparative Data Table_REV3_21June23.xlsLot 25 Semi-Automated Microtome. Line 36:Adjustable cutting speed in the range not less than 5 - 400 μm/sec. This parameter limits competition and excludes some Semi-automatic Rotary Microtome manufacturers from the competition. Usually, this characteristic applies for Fully-automatic Rotary Microtomes. Please consider changing this requirement in to  ‘Optional Adjustable cutting speed in the range not less than  5 - 400 μm/sec’.    A71: Please consider the following for Lot 25 Semi-Automated Microtome: Line 36 will be rephrased into:‘Optional adjustable cutting speed in the range not less than 5 - 400 μm/sec’.

New clarification added: Q70: Is it allowed to submit documents in Russian, or Uzbek or all documents must be translated into English? What documents are allowed to be submitted in Russian, or Uzbek?     A70: Language of the quotation must be English. Bidders must provide a user manual with each item, in English and Russian Languages. If documentation in Russian is not available at the time of bidding, bidders shall confirm in the relevant returnable bidding form that they shall provide the requested documentation in Russian together with the equipment.

New amendment added #6: The RFQ is further amended as follows:To reflect the changes that address clarifications on various lines of Lot 6, Lot 13, Lot 18, Lot 19, Lot 22, Lot 23, Lot 24, Lot 25 and Lot 29, the document titled "RFQ-2023-45672_Section III_Returnable Bidding Forms_Form D_Technical specifications for goods – Comparative Data Table_REV3_21June23" is replaced with the updated document titled "RFQ-2023-45672_Section III_Returnable Bidding Forms_Form D_Technical specifications for goods – Comparative Data Table_REV4_23June23".Deadline for the submission of quotations is extended for 7 more days until 3 July 2023.All other unchanged terms and conditions of the RFQ remain in full force. 

New clarification added: Q69: Reference made to Section III: Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D: Technical Specifications for Goods, LOT 6: Flow Cytometer and Reagents; Please accept the following clarifications for adequate competition. More powerful lasers can be used for accurate cell and fluorescence detection. Please use the following wording for Lines 15-17, Line 15: Blue source wavelength, power: 488 - 493 nm, 18mW or more; Line 16: Red source wavelength, power: 633 - 640 nm, 40mW or more; Line 17: Violet source wavelength, power: 405 - 407 nm, 40mW or more; Modern flow cytometers often use detectors other than PMT. For example, APD detectors. They have higher sensitivity and improved quantum efficiency with respect to PMT. Please change the interpretation. Line 24:Type of fluorescence detectors: Photomultiplier detector (PMT) or equivalent (APD and etc.), Line 31: Minimum sheath flow rate: 5 ml/min or better”. Do we understand correctly that if the sheath flow rate values are 5 ml/min or higher, then the parameter will be appropriate? Lines 20 and 21:  indicate, respectively, the minimum number of detectors 10. i.e. the minimum number of registered parameters must be at least 10. In this case, Line 36 conflicts and limits competition, because it lists at least 20 parameters, which currently exist only for scientific devices, and if we understand correctly, a medical device is needed. For medical cytometers, the maximum number of parameters varies from 14 to 16, but this is already taking into account the maximum configurations. Please state in the following edition Line 36 Data acquisition rate of minimum 30 000 events per second with the acquisition of at least 10 parameters. Line 38: Please write "cleaning and/or decontamination fluids" as a different principle of cleaning and decontamination can be used, as well as the ability to connect different liquids to one compartment. Line 41 What kind of biohazardous samples are you planning to use? Line 42 please expand decontamination options The fluidics reservoir must be autoclavable or have other decontamination options and preferably equipped with pressure and vacuum readout. The flow cytometer manual sample feed system does not support 15 ml centrifuge tubes. These tubes can be used in cell sorters for sample collection, but this is a completely different device and purpose of use other than indicated. Maybe you meant 1.5 ml microcentrifuge tubes. Please make a change. Line 44:The manual sample feeding system should be able to hold different types of tubes, minimum but not limited to: 2 ml, 5ml (12 x 75 mm). Line 46:Built-in sample temperature control. As a rule, such a requirement is typical for cell sorters or some scientific cytometers. For medical cytometers that are used in diagnostics, there is no sample temperature control. The temperature control of the instrument, detectors and lasers is mandatory to check the stability of the instrument and avoid overheating, but not the control of the sample temperature. Please remove this item, or change it to control the temperature of the device. Line 47: shows only two types of automatic sample mixing (vortexing or shaking). Please expand this to just automatic sample mixing: Line 47: Automatic vortexing or shaking of tubes and plates or automatic sample mixing. Add English as an alternative for Line 50.       A69: Please consider the following for LOT 6: Flow Cytometer and Reagents: lines 15, 16, and 17 remain unchanged. Bidders are encouraged to offer technical solutions better than required since requirements are stipulated as minimal. Therefore all offers above stipulated technical requirements will be evaluated as compliant. Line 24 will be rephrased into: ‘Type of fluorescence detectors: Photomultiplier detector (PMT) or equivalent’. Please refer to the response for lines 15-17; Line 31 will be evaluated as compliant if the values offered are 5 ml/min or higher. Line 36 will be rephrased into: ‘Data acquisition rate of minimum 30 000 events per second with the acquisition of at least 10 parameters’. Line 38 will be rephrased into: ‘External stand or inbuilt compartment for placing bottles of fluidic (sheath) solution, cleaning and/or decontamination fluids and waste containers in volumes specific for the offered equipment.’. There will be no biohazard samples in routine clinical procedures, therefore Line 41 will be rephrased into: 'Optional bio-hazard containment facility for probe washing' Line 42 will be rephrased into: ‘The fluidics reservoir must be autoclavable or similar decontamination option, preferably equipped with pressure and vacuum readout. Line 43 will be rephrased into: ‘Optional automatic sample loader to accommodate a minimum of 20 tubes and at least one microplate 96-well (U, flat or V-shaped bottom)’. Line 44 will be rephrased into: ‘The manual sample feeding system should be able to hold different types of tubes, minimum but not limited to 2 ml, 5 ml (12 x 75 mm) to 15 ml tubes or equivalent’. Line 46 will be rephrased into: ‘Optional system for temperature control’. Line 47 will be rephrased into: ‘Automatic sample mixing’. Line 50 will be rephrased into: ‘Software in English and/or Russian language’.

New clarification added: Q68: Reference is made to the RFQ-2023-45672_Section_III_Returnable Bidding Forms_Form D_Technical specifications for goods, Lot 23 Paraffin Embedding Station: Line 5 - Adjustable operating temperature - from room temperature to not less than 70°C.The operating temperature generally refers to the allowable ambient temperature. The adjustable temperature of a paraffin dispensing module and pre-warming module usually starts from 30°C or higher. For paraffin embedding, a melting temperature below 30°C is not required. Please specify the requirement.  Line 11 - Connection of electric heated tweezers. Please specify the requirement. Does this requirement mean the possibility of connecting electric heated tweezers or the presence of this accessory?   A68: Please consider the following for Lot 23, Paraffin Embedding Station: Line 5 will be rephrased into: 'Adjustable operating temperature in the range 30-70°C'. whereas Line 11 will be rephrased into: 'Optional connection of electrically heated tweezers'.

New clarification added: Q67: Reference is made to the RFQ-2023-45672_Section_III_Returnable Bidding Forms_Form D_Technical specifications for goods – Comparative Data Table_REV3_21June23.xls:Lot 19 Cryostat and reagent (frozen section): Line 22 Color touchscreen control: This parameter limits competition and excludes some manufacturers from the competition. The combination of display and control panel allows you to make all the necessary settings. The absence of a touch screen does not affect the technical and functional qualities of the equipment. We would like you to clarify the requirement whether color touchscreen control is mandatory or change the requirement to "Screen control or equivalent".   A67: Please consider the following for LOT 19 Cryostat and reagent (frozen section): Line 22 will be adjusted into: 'Screen control or equivalent'.

New clarification added: Q66: Please increase the delivery time for lots 2,3,4,6,13,19,22,23,24,25,28 due to the high volume of goods supplied and the complexity of the equipment up to 90 working days.   A66: The delivery time mentioned as 90 Days, Tashkent, Uzbekistan – DPU (Incoterms2020)

New clarification added: Q65: Reference made to Section III: Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D: Technical Specifications for Goods, LOT 18-Anatomic pathology with IHC (immunochemistry) lab consumables- will all the requested reagents need to be registered in case of awarding?   A65: Upon signature of a contract with UNOPS, the successful supplier shall submit the application form(s) along with the required documents for registration to Uzpharm Control and SES and shall apply efforts to obtain the certificate(s) of registration or authorization (s) or waiver(s) for the import and use of medical devices prior to goods’ arrival to the country. Please note that per the decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan #6221 d.d. 05 May 2021, Point #12 on the special process of registration of medical products certified by certain international organizations (see Appendix # 3 to the decree for the full list of organizations), according to which products with CE or FDA registration can be registered in Uzbekistan within 15 working days. https://lex.uz/ru/docs/5411138#5419395.  

New clarification added: Q64. Reference made to Section II: Schedule of requirement, an ISO 9001 certificate is not a mandatory requirement for doing business in the Republic of Uzbekistan. The mandatory requirement for an ISO 9001 certification certificate or a similar document is a restriction of competition. Please reconsider this requirement and allow non-ISO 9001-certified companies to participate in this tender   A64.  As per Section II.2b - Manufacturer & Supplier Certification, Requirements for Distributors, Quality Management System (preferably compliant to ISO 9001 or other applicable quality management system requirements). It is clearly stated that any QMS system will be accepted, although ISO 9001 is preferable, according to international standards. Therefore any QMS, including local certificates issued in Uzbekistan will be evaluated as compliant.

New clarification added: Q63: As per Section III Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D Technical Quotation Form, Lot 13-PCR Analyzer, real-time: Line 6:Temperature regime (operating) in the range not less than 300-990˚C.The temperature regime (operating) of the Thermocyclers is indicated incorrectly. The standard temperature regime of Thermocyclers is indicated in the range of 30-100˚C. Line 4:The maximum volume of the sample and the reaction mixture shall not exceed 150 ml.The volume of the reaction PCR mixture is incorrect. The standard volume of the PCR reaction mixture is 1-50 µl (microliters), max volume of 150 µl (microliters).Line 25:Forester Resonance Power Transfer (FRET) function. The correct interpretation of the term FRET - is fluorescence resonance energy transfer.   A63: Please consider the following for Lot 13- PCR Analyzer, real-time, Line 6 will be adjusted into: 'Temperature regime (operating) in the range not less than 30-99˚C'.; Line 4 will be adjusted into: 'The maximum volume of the sample and the reaction mixture shall not exceed 150 µl (microliters)' ; Line 25 will be adjusted into: 'Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET) function'.

New clarification added: Q62: Reference made to Evaluation criteria, Item "Experience: The Bidder shall be in the continuous business of manufacturing and/or supplying the products as specified in the ‘Section II: Schedule of requirements’ during the last two (2) years OR similar products during the last three (3) or more years prior to bid opening." What documents shall a Bidder submit? Is a certificate of registration (indicating the date when a Bidder sharted its business activity) enough to meet this criterion?   A62: No, to meet this requirement a certificate of registration is insufficient. You also need to mention the relevant experience in Form E - Experience Form.

New clarification added: Q61: Answer 36 is not in line with the answer we received previously (A 14), Could you please confirm if we need to offer the requested set of reagents for each machine (for example,17 units in case of LOT 3) or if it is a single order for reagents? Moreover for lot 3, does this apply to all the reagents (from lines 50 to 74)? We would kindly ask to receive a second extension of the deadline so that we can revise the specifications with the manufacturers, according to the latest amendment.   A61: As per previous responses, all components, spare parts and consumables are stipulated per item, therefore they are specific for each instrument. However, general rules and requirements also apply, as per Sections II and III of the RFQ/2023/45672, which means that each device must be delivered with consumables in quantities specified per item. For lot 3 it means all 17 items must be delivered with 17 packages of requested consumables, lines 49-75. 

New clarification added: Q60: As per Section III Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D: Technical Quotation Form, Lot 29-Refrigerated centrifuge, line 26: Tubes installed in the rotor: 90 ml not less than 200 pcs. Please recheck the volume of the requested test tubes as 90 ml tubes are not produced or produced very rarely and tubes of this volume are not listed in any methods in accordance with the use of this equipment.   A60: Please consider the following for Lot 29, Refrigerated centrifuge: Line 26 will be rephrased into 'Tubes installed in the rotor: 90 ml or similar, not less than 200 pcs'.

New clarification added: Q58: As per Section III Returnable Bidding Forms Form D Technical Quotation Form, Lot 29, Refrigerated centrifuge, please consider line 8:The volume of the working chamber is not less than 80 l, and line 9 Centrifuges with this chamber volume for a maximum volume of 620 ml are inconsistent figures, please make adjustments if appropriate.   A58: Line 8 remains unchanged: 'The volume of the working chamber is not less than 80 l', whereas Line 9: will be rephrased into 'The maximum capacity not less than 4x600ml'.

New clarification added: Q59: As per Section III Returnable Bidding Forms Form D Technical Quotation Form, Lot 29, Refrigerated centrifuge, line14: Operation of the rotor at ambient temperature from -5 to +600°C and relative humidity of the medium up to 80% at a temperature of +250°C. At such temperatures, the rotor may be deformed. Please clarify this requirement.   A59: Please consider the following for Lot 29, Refrigerated centrifuge, line14 will be rephrased into: 'Operation of the rotor at ambient temperature from -5 to +60°C and relative humidity of the medium up to 80% at a temperature of +25°C:'

New clarification added: Q57: Where do we upload IFU, brochure, and other sources that we used for filling out of RFQ-2023-45672_Section III_Returnable Bidding Forms_Form D_Technical specifications for goods_Comparative Data Table? There is no section or place that is identified to upload the relevant documents.    A57: Please see the Checklist section of the RFQ. You can upload these documents under "Highlighted Copies of Original Brochures, Data Sheets, Drawings, Pictures, User and/or Service Manuals and Certificates with Related Test Reports Produced by the Manufacturer" section for each specific lot you're bidding for.    

New amendment added #5: The RFQ is further amended as follows:Requirement on Quality Management System for Bidders is broadened. RFQ Sections II and III as well as Checklist are updated to reflect this change. To reflect the change described in point 1 above the document titled "RFQ-2023-45672_Section_II_Schedule_of_Requirements_Rev1_31May23" is replaced with the updated document titled "RFQ_2023_45672_Section_II_Schedule_of_Requirements_Rev2_21Jun23.To reflect the change described in point 1 above and address the requested clarifications on various lines of Lot 13, Lot 19, Lot 22, Lot 23 and Lot 25, the document titled "RFQ-2023-45672_Section III_Returnable Bidding Forms_Form D_Technical specifications for goods – Comparative Data Table_REV2_12June23" is replaced with the updated document titled "RFQ-2023-45672_Section III_Returnable Bidding Forms_Form D_Technical specifications for goods – Comparative Data Table_REV3_21June23".Deadline for clarification requests is extended until 23 June 2023.All other unchanged terms and conditions of the RFQ remain in full force. 

New clarification added: Q56: Please see the below comments on technical requirements on LOT 23 Paraffin Embedding Station; Line 4:The volume of the paraffin container is not less than: 5,0 L .The limitation on the minimum size of a paraffin oven restricts fair competition. 4 liters of paraffin is enough to embedding a day's volume of work in the laboratory. Please specify a value of at least 4,0 L; Line 10 Built-in wax trimmer and paraffin drainage system in a separate container. This function can be implemented through the heating zone without a trimmer on any Paraffin Embedding Station. This value is intended to limit competition. Please delete this paragraph from the Specification.Line12:Number of compartments for heating tweezers not less than: 8. Please indicate the most common value (Number of compartments for heating tweezers not less than: 6) to not limit the competition.   A56: Please consider the following for LOT 23 Paraffin Embedding Station: Line 4 will be adjusted into: ‘The volume of the paraffin container is not less than: 4,0 L.; Line 10 will be adjusted into a ‘Built-in wax trimmer and paraffin drainage system in a separate container or adequate solution:’ Line 12 will be adjusted into ‘Number of compartments for heating tweezers not less than: 6’.

New clarification added: Q55: Please see the below comments on technical requirements: LOT 22 - Automated Tissue Processor: Line 5: Number of containers for paraffin not less than: 5 pcs. This value is intended to limit competition. This parameter corresponds to only one model of tissue processors from a specific manufacturer. In this manufacturer's model, only 4 paraffin containers are functional, the fifth is not connected to the device and is used as a spare container. Please specify a value of at least 4 pcs.   Line 6: Heating of containers for reagents from room temperature not less than: 60°C. This value is intended to limit competition. Please change this value to 50 degrees, since temperatures above 50 degrees during the dehydration stage can lead to the death of tissue samples and are not used in laboratories. Line 8: Special element for preheating of reagents. This parameter corresponds to only one model of tissue processors from a specific manufacturer. This value is intended to limit competition. Please remove this item from the requirements. Line 10: Fast processing time, not more than: 45 min. The run speed depends on the run protocol, reagents, and sample size. This value is intended to limit competition. Please remove this item from the requirements. Line 12: The number of processing protocols in memory is not less than: 18. Histological laboratories use several standard protocols (4-6) on a routine basis. This value is intended to limit competition. Please change the values to - The number of processing protocols in memory is not less than: 10. Line 19: Control via colour touch screen (at least 15" diagonal):This requirement does not make functional sense as the software adapts to the screen size according to UX/UI approaches. Please exclude requirement - at least 15" diagonal.Line  24: Built-in UPS with support for at least 4 hours. The built-in power sources in vacuum processors are not capable of ensuring the operation of the device for more than 5-10 minutes. A UPS capable of running a 1.5-2 kVA/h device would be about the size of a vacuum processor. This clause is intended to limit competition. Please remove this item from the requirements.     A55: Please consider the following: for LOT 22- Automated Tissue Processor: Line 5 will be adjusted into: ‘Number of containers for paraffin not less than: 4 pcs.’; Line 6 will be adjusted into ‘Heating of containers for reagents from room temperature not less than: 50°C’; Line 8 will be adjusted into ‘Optional special element for preheating of reagents:’; Line 10 will be adjusted into ‘Optional fast processing time.’; Line 12 will be adjusted into ‘The number of processing protocols in memory is not less than: 10’; Line 19 will be adjusted into ‘Control via colour touch screen:’; Line 24 will be adjusted into ‘Built-in UPS’.

New clarification added: Q54: With reference to Section III: Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D: Technical Specifications for Goods, Lot 15: Microarray Scanner: are solid tumor specimens (FFPE) also of interest? and should both liquid and solid tumors be considered?     A54: Samples of both solid tumors and liquid OCs and lymphomas are of interest.

New clarification added: Q53: With reference to Section III: Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D: Technical Specifications for Goods, Lot 15: Microarray Scanner: in Section A, 1. The General Description says: The system is designed to qualitatively and quantitatively determine the metastatic burden by measuring the expression of CK19 mRNA as a marker: If only one gene (CK19) needs to be tested, why are they looking for Microarray as a solution?     A53: Section A1 - Qualitative and quantitative analysis of metastatic burden is required by measuring the expression of mRNA of various markers in oncopathologies. 

New clarification added: Q52: With reference to Section III: Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D: Technical Specifications for Goods, Lot 15: Microarray Scanner: it is important to know if the end user wants to perform a gene expression analysis or if the analysis is needed to identify copy number gain and loss, LOH, cnLOH, clonal heterogeneity and ploidy status, and mosaicism. Or they may need to do both. If the intended use is gene expression analysis, then which genes are of interest?    A52: It is necessary to analyze the expression of oncopathology candidate genes, clonal heterogeneity, and mosaicism.

New clarification added: Q51: With reference to Section III: Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D: Technical Specifications for Goods, Lot 15: Microarray Scanner: what should be the target of testing, since we need to know which analyses to choose?    A51: To study the presence of mutations in candidate genes for oncopathologies of various genesis in patients of the Uzbek ethnic group, in order to compile a genetic passport, which is necessary for personalized therapy.

New clarification added: Q50:  Referring to General Conditions of contract clause 7. Insurance and Liability – Will the Customer have an Employer's Liability Insurance policy or do they need some other liability insurance? (clause 7.2.4 - indicates that there may be other insurance agreed in writing with UNOPS.)      A50: The Customer shall not have an Employer's Liability Insurance and shall not need any other liability insurance, provided that the Supplier (the awarded contractor) fulfils its insurance obligations per the Schedule of Requirements and these GCCs. 

New clarification added: Q49: How will the goods be accepted and where, at our warehouse in Tashkent or at the Customer's warehouse with further delivery to end users?     A49: Reference made to Section II - Schedule of requirements Rev2_ 21 June 2023, once goods are delivered to final destinations, the Supplier shall then arrange for and carry out the  related services (installation, assembly, calibration (where necessary), testing and commissioning and end-user training activities) in each hospital for the acceptance of Goods.

New clarification added: Q48: Please see the below comments on technical requirements: LOT 19 Cryostat & Reagent - line 10 - The thickness of slices and alignment slices in the range is not less than: 1 - 300 μm. This indicator is not applicable in practice and is intended to limit competition. Trimming and cutting more than 40-80 µm can lead to the death of the sample or its lack for diagnosis. Please specify a value of at least 1 - 99 μm.  Line 23 - Russian language support in the user interface. Purchase restriction, please allow English.      A48: RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D, Lot 19, line 10 will be adjusted into: ‘The thickness of slices and alignment slices in the range is not less than: 1 - 99 μm; Line 23 will be adjusted into "English and/or Russian language support in the user interface". 

New clarification added: Q47: What information should be indicated on the product labeling during shipment? - Paragraph 5.3 of the General Conditions states that this information should be provided by UNOPS.     A47: Specific Packing and Shipping instructions shall be provided together with the Purchase Order upon award of contract. 

New clarification added: Q46: Referring to General Conditions of contract, Clause 2. Responsibility for employees - which personnel does this requirement apply to?    A46: This requirement applies to the Contractor’s officials, employees, agents, servants, subcontractors and other representatives (collectively, the Contractor’s “personnel”).

New clarification added: Q45: Referring to General Conditions of contract clause 5. Purchase of goods - what kind of shipping documents do we need to provide? Will it be at our discretion? Payment is also tied to the provision of documents, but it is not specified which documents are referred to (paragraph 8, Section I: Instructions to Bidders). Please clarify.     A45: The complete list of the required documents for shipping as well as for payment purposes shall be specified in the Contract. Such documentation usually includes, without limitation, bills of lading, airway bills, certificate of origin, packing list, commercial invoice, authorisation for import, etc. 

New clarification added: Q44:  What are the payment terms?    A44:  Please read the Tender Particulars. 

New clarification added: Q42: With reference to Form D: Technical Quotation Form, Lot 13 - Real-Time PCR Analyzer, Section D, lines 39 to 45, can you please provide the specs on this? For SNP (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) we need to know the end targets.     A42: Study of polymorphism of genes involved in the detoxification of xenobiotics and present in oncopathologies of various genesis (breast cancer, CRC, cervical cancer, RTM, OC, RC, RL, etc.) in the Uzbek ethnic group. 

New clarification added: Q41: Reference is made to Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D - Technical Quotation Form: Lot 13. 1) In line 6 the text says "Temperature regime (operating) in the range not less than: 300-990˚C". We believe that an extra zero is indicated in the specified required parameters, please adjust the parameters and indicate "30-99˚C". 2) In line 8 the text says "The accuracy of temperature maintenance is min: ± 0.30˚C". We believe that an extra zero is indicated in the specified required parameters, please bring the parameters in line and indicate "0.3˚C". 3) In line 9 the text says: "Maximum heating/cooling rate of the fusel not less than: 50˚C/sec". We believe that an extra zero is indicated in the indicated required parameters, please bring the parameters in line and indicate 5˚C / sec.     A41: As per Section III Returnable Bidding Forms Form D Technical Quotation Form: Lot 13, please consider the following: (1) Line 6 will be amended into 'Temperature regime (operating) in the range not less than : 30-99˚C'; (2) Line 8 will be amended into 'The accuracy of temperature maintenance is min: ± 0.3˚C; (3) Line 9 will be amended into 'Maximum heating/cooling rate of the fusel not less than : 5˚C/sec'.

New clarification added: Q40: With reference to Form D: Technical Quotation Form, Lot 17, please clarify: - what is “Drug holder” listed in the requirements? - meaning of “Spectral karyotyping” - meaning of “Onchromosome scrubbing to track non-overlapping chromosome segments”?     A40: Line 23 'Drug holder' refers to the holder of the sample/drug; Line 62 'Spectral Karyotyping' refers to Spectral karyotype (SKY) in which the homologous pairs of chromosomes are manipulated in such a way that they have distinctive colors. The SKY technique makes it easier to detect chromosomal abnormalities, as compared with a conventional karyotype. Line 81 'Onchromosome scrubbing to track non-overlapping chromosome segments' refers to the algorithm for segmentation and classification of touching and overlapping chromosomes in the metaphase images, which allows the extrication of overlapping chromosomes.

New clarification added: Q39: Can a local company (resident of the Republic of Uzbekistan) offer compatible goods, that are already cleared from Customs (by this company) and located in the Republic of Uzbekistan?     A39: Yes.

New clarification added: Q38: Can you please clarify if, for LOTs 7-8-9-10, IQ/OQ protocol is requested for installation?     A38: As per Section II.2d - Assembly and Calibration and Section II.2e - Online or On-Site Training Services, a standard completion report based on any pharmacopeia is required.

New clarification added: Q37: Regarding Section II: Schedule of Requirements (Rev1_of_31May23), Section II.1: Summary of the required goods and services, paragraph 2 «transportation from FCA point(s) to DPU Tashkent, Uzbekistan» and paragraph 4 «Custom clearance of the shipments shall be the responsibility of the Consignee». According to the Customs Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the resident company can only sell goods under procedure “import regime 40” (release for free circulation), which is analogous to the delivery under DDP Incoterms 2020 procedure. Therefore, a company resident of the Republic of Uzbekistan cannot deliver goods on FCA or DPU terms. Please clarify the possibility of delivery from a company resident of the Republic of Uzbekistan under DDP terms (Incoterms 2020).     A37: If the goods that are already imported into the country, then resident firms shall offer them on FCA Tashkent terms. If goods are not yet delivered into the country, then resident firms can order the goods to be shipped directly on the name of the Consignee under DPU terms instead of first delivering the goods into the country on their own name and then handing them over to the Consignee under DDP terms. 

New clarification added: Q36: With reference to Form D: Technical Quotation Form, - Lot 2: "All reagents and consumables required to perform at least 300 analyses (line No. 50)" - Lot 3: the number for reagents such as "A set of reagents for determining ALT activity: 1000 tests (line NO. 52)". Are these quantities for each machine or in total for all the 17 units?     A36: Line 50 of Lot 2 and Line 52 of Lot 3 refer to the volumes of reagents for all 17 units, not for each machine.                                                                                  -

New clarification added: Q35: Reference is made to Section III_Returnable Bidding Forms_Form D_Technical specifications for goods_Comparative Data Table, Lot 4 "Automated immunoassay analyzer", line 5: Time to first result: no more than 30 minutes. But the preparation time of any reagent, taking into account incubation and reading exceeds 30 minutes. What is meant by: Time to first result no more than 30 minutes?    A35: Line 5 refers to the analytical phase from putting the sample into the system to getting results for any of the assays listed in line 4.

New clarification added: Q.34: Regarding LOT 6 - Flow Cytometer and Reagents – 4 units, "certificate of registration for the import and use of the medical devices from the "Uzpharm Control". Currently, there are no reagents for flow cytometry, that are registered in "Uzpharm Control" in the Republic of Uzbekistan. Can you, please, clarify if there is an option to supply the reagents needed (in addition to the equipment) without the certificate of registration from the "Uzpharm Control"?     A.34: Upon signature of a contract with UNOPS the successful supplier shall submit the application form(s) along with the required documents for registration to Uzpharm Control and SES and shall apply efforts to obtain the certificate(s) of registration or authorization (s) or waiver(s) for the import and use of medical devices prior to goods’ arrival to the country. Please note that per the decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan #6221 d.d. 05 May 2021, Point #12 on the special process of registration of medical products certified by certain international organisations (see Appendix # 3 to the decree for the full list of organisations), according to which products with CE or FDA registration can be registered in Uzbekistan within 15 working days. https://lex.uz/ru/docs/5411138#5419395.  

New clarification added: Q33: Could you please assist me with the following request which is mentioned in the Form B - Quotation submission form? "We have examined and have no reservations about the bidding documents, including amendments No.: [Insert the number and issuing date of each amendment]".  Since we don't have an amendment which number we need to mention?     A.33: This RFQ was amended 5 times, (1) on 31-May-23, (2) 07-Jun-23, (3) 08-Jun-23, (4) 12-Jun-23 and (5) 20-Jun-23. All amendments are published under the revisions tab of the RFQ. In the relevant section of the Form B bidders must insert the number and the issuing date of each amendment to confirm that they read them and considered them during their bid submission.

New clarification added: Q32: Some of the goods which we are planning to offer are already registered, but for some of them, there is no registration. Is it possible to send a letter of guarantee stating that the registration of this property will start immediately after the signing of the contract?     A32": There is no requirement for a letter of guarantee during the bid submission. All you need to do is to tick the "YES" box in the Form D against the relevant service requirement.

New clarification added: Q31. If a bidder uses the services of a local subcontractor for post-delivery services (assembly, on-site training, calibration, services for hight-technology equipment), does this local company need to provide any information, other than the full legal name and address of subcontractors in "Form C: Price schedule form"?    A31. In addition to providing the proposed subcontractor's name in Form C, the relevant experience of the proposed subcontractor must be mentioned in the Form E - Experience Form.  

New clarification added: Q30: Reference is made to Form D, Lot 25 - Semi-Automated Microtome, Line 19: Although some modification has been implemented in the specifications, it is still unclear. A complete wheel turn means one section under any circumstances. No more than one section per wheel turn. So still this specification remains unclear. Line 43: This parameter limits competition and excludes most of the competing brands. It is not widely used in routine work and needs a thorough discussion to conclude that it displays a benefit for the histotechnicians. Line 45: Kindly clarify the need for this accessory. We have checked the list of hospitals where the microtome will be installed, and apart from the institution in Tashkent, the rest of facilities will have only one microtome for the lab. We may conclude from this that the unit will be heavily used and therefore this specific accessory may make it difficult to accommodate the high throughput required at the labs.They break more often than standard microtomes. A30: For Semi-Automated Microtome (Lot-25), please take into consideration the following: Line 19 refers to system efficiencies, however this line shall be adapted to read as 'Accelerated mode or equivalent solution'. Please take into consideration that all bidders are encouraged to offer fully compatible technical solutions along with alternative offers which are same or better than required. However, for components that are subject to variation (such as lines 43, 45), proposed variations shall be accepted, if requirements stipulated by the beneficiary are confirmed and differences explained and justified.

New clarification added: Q29: Reference made to Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form C, Shipment Data: Should supplier provide information about 1 unit or total quantity of equipment in shipment dimensions (total weight, total volume, containters) columns?     A29: Shipment data must be provided for the total quantity of each quoted item.

New clarification added: Q28: Reference made to Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D: Technical Quotation Form: Is it acceptable to submit a bid for equipmnet if it is not possible to provide a document confirming some parameters? For example, if a data sheet or a manual does not allow us to complete all lines in Form D: Technical Quotation Form.    A28: If datasheets are not aligned with the technical parameters provided, manufacturer's declaration should be submitted to confirm compliance of the offered item's parameters with those requested in the Technical Quotation Form.

New clarification added: Q27: Please clarify whether the tender is exempt from value added tax (VAT) and customs duties, import or other taxes, or fees applicable to goods imported into Uzbekistan.    A27: Reference made to RFQ Particulars, Duties and Taxes, where it is stated: "UNOPS as a UN subsidiary organ, is exempt from all direct taxes, except charges for public utility services, and is exempt from customs restrictions, duties, and charges of a similar nature in respect of articles imported or exported for its official use. All offers shall be submitted net of any direct taxes and customs duties for the imported items. Indirect taxes, such as Income Tax payable by the Contractor's staff, personnel, consultants and subcontractors that shall be providing the in-country services (delivery, assembly, installation, calibration, user training, post-sales services, etc.) shall be incorporated in their all-inclusive rates and prices."

New clarification added: Q26: Reference made to Form D: Technical Quotation Form, Delivery requirements –– Comparative Data Table, "Delivery place and Incoterms rules": a. FCA (Incoterms 2020) Bidder’s quoted point - should bidder quote FCA point in tender documentation or this information should be provided later by the awarded bidder? b. DPU (Incoterms 2020) Tashkent, Uzbekistan - is warehouse in Tashkent, Uzbekistan provided by the supplier or UNOPS? A26a. FCA (Incoterms 2020) point must be named by the bidder in the relevant Returnable Bidding Form. Regarding the warehouse in Tashkent, please refer to RFQ Section II: Schedule of Requirements (Rev1_of_31May23), point 9, where it is stated: Storage in Tashkent, delivery to hospitals, storage at hospitals together with associated safety and security arrangements (including adherence to the cold-chain or temperature-control regime(s) required for the storage and transportation of the consumables, where necessary) for the goods until their handover to the authorities at each hospital shall remain the responsibility of the Supplier. 

New clarification added: Q25: Can a company with the products made in Russia participate in the bidding process?    A25: Any company with the products made in any country may participate in the bidding process. However, all manufacuturer and product certification requirements must be met. 

New clarification added: Q24: Will UNOPS provide a tax examption letter to the name of the awarded company to do the customs clearance of the equipment with the name of the end-user mentioned?    A24: With the reference to RFQ requirements, Section II: Schedule of Requirements (Rev1_of_31May23), point 4: Customs clearance of the shipments shall be the responsibility of the Consignee; however, the Supplier shall have to provide the necessary documentation in a timely manner for facilitating the process. 

New clarification added: Q23: An extention of the deadline  is requested. A23: The request was accepted. The deadline for the submission of quotations is extended for 7 more days until 26 June 2023 and deadline for clarification requests was extended for 7 more days until 19 June 2023.

New clarification added: Q22: Reference made to Section III: Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D: Technical Specifications for Goods,  (i)L ot 23 "Paraffin Embedding Station",  Section B no. 5: - We believe that the temperature requested, up to 80ºC, is not recommended when working with paraffin as the essential properties may be damaged and consequently the efficiency of the instrument and the integrity of the tissue sample. Will you please share what is the justification for requiring 80ºC?;  (ii) Lot 25 "Semi-Automated Microtome",  (iia) Section B no. 19: Can you please clarify what is here required? ,  Section B no. 21 to 25: The selected steps in the cutting range are not adding any specific benefit to the user but redirecting the tender to a concrete brand. We would like you to reconsider this and include more standard steps in the specification. (iib) Section B no. 27 to 33: Trimming up to 700 µ. Same as above. 700 µ is not a depth of interest for microtomy but again is redirecting the tender to a concrete brand. 600 µ will enlarge the number of participants and it does not mean any benefit for the user. Also the selected steps in range are redirecting to a concrete brand; (iic) Section B no. 45: Kindly request a clarification for the addition of this accessory. We have always considered that this accessory is adequate for research, for a lab with a low throughput but never for routine sectioning in a clinical lab as the workflow is much slower. We would like to understand why it is added as a compulsory accessory.       A22: The request was addressed accordingly and reflected in the updated document titled "RFQ-2023-45672_Section III_Returnable Bidding Forms_Form D_Technical specifications for goods – Comparative Data Table_REV2_12June23"

New clarification added: Q21: Reference made to Section III: Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D: Technical Specifications for Goods, LOT 1 "Blood Gas & Electrolytes Analyzer", para C - please change the linearity range of the following parameters: 4.1. pH; 5.2. cNa+; 7.2. ctHb; 7.0. FMetHb. These parameters with the specified linearity range limit competition and exclude a number of manufacturers from the competition?          A21: The request was addressed accordingly and reflected in the updated document titled "RFQ-2023-45672_Section III_Returnable Bidding Forms_Form D_Technical specifications for goods – Comparative Data Table_REV2_12June23"

New clarification added: Q20: Since there are quite lots of items involved in this tender project, is it possible that the deadline of submission could be extended for a week?              A20: The request was accepted. The deadline for the submission of quotations is extended for 7 more days until 26 June 2023 and deadline for clarification requests was extended for 7 more days until 19 June 2023. 

New amendment added #4: The RFQ is further amended as follows: Deadline for the submission of quotations is extended for 7 more days until 26 June 2023;Deadline for clarification requests is extended for 7 more days until 19 June 2023;To reflect changes in Lot 1, Lot 23, Lot 25 and Lot 29, the document titled "RFQ-2023-45672_Section III_Returnable Bidding Forms_Form D_Technical specifications for goods – Comparative Data Table_REV1_08June23" is hereby replaced with the updated document titled "RFQ-2023-45672_Section III_Returnable Bidding Forms_Form D_Technical specifications for goods – Comparative Data Table_REV2_12June23"

New clarification added: Q17: As per Tender Particulars, quotation currency is mentioned as USD. According to Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, dated September 2, 2017 No. UP-5177 «ON PRIORITY MEASURES TO LIBERALIZE MONETARY POLICY», p. 3. Establish that on the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan: it is prohibited to make payments in foreign currency for goods (works and services), with the exception of payments through international payment cards in accordance with international practice. According to the mentioned above, can you please clarify, what currency will be used as payment currency for local bidder (supplier who is registered and making business in the Republic of Uzbekistan)?           A17: As per RFQ particulars, quotations shall be submitted in USD only and the resulting contract shall be signed in USD. If the Supplier is obliged by the Law of its country of incorporation to operate only in local currency (Uzbek Sums (UZS) in the case of Uzbek companies), the USD amount of the Supplier's invoice shall be paid in the applicable local currency by applying the United Nations Operational Rates of Exchange (https://treasury.un.org/operationalrates/OperationalRates.php) applicable on the date of payment.

New clarification added: Q19: Will partial bids - only for some lots but not all lots be accepted?                A19: As per RFP Particulars, bidders shall be allowed to quote prices for one or more lots identified in this tender. However, bidders must offer 100% of the items specified for each lot and to 100% of the quantities specified for each item of a lot. Evaluation will be done per lot.

New clarification added: Q18: As per Tender Particulars, quotation currency is mentioned as USD. According to Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, dated September 2, 2017 No. UP-5177 «ON PRIORITY MEASURES TO LIBERALIZE MONETARY POLICY», p. 3. Establish that on the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan: it is prohibited to make payments in foreign currency for goods (works and services), with the exception of payments through international payment cards in accordance with international practice. According to the mentioned above, can you please clarify, what currency will be used as payment currency for local bidder (supplier who is registered and making business in the Republic of Uzbekistan)?             A18: The question was escalated yesterday to the relevant UNOPS departments. We will share the answer soon.     

New clarification added: Q16: Are there any payments (on www.ungm.org, esourcing.unops.org or any other platform) needed from the bidder to participate in RFQ/2023/45672?                A16: UNOPS does not charge any fee in connection with the expression of interest or bid submission process through www.ungm.org and/or esourcing.unops.org. 

New clarification added: Q15: Regarding mandatory document: Balance sheets or financial statements for 2020, 2021 and 2022 (if 2022 is not available, then 2019) from document checklist. Please clarify, what information should be listed in this document?                 A15: The required documents and information included shall be used for assessment of the bidder's financial soundness and compliance with qualification criteria (annual turnover and liquidity rate). 

New clarification added: Q14: Section III: Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D: Technical Quotation Form - please clarify the exact number of requested test amounts defined in the technical specification under the "H- Components, Spare Parts, Consumables" subtitle? Are these test numbers total for each lot or are they specific to each instrument?                         A14: All components, spare part and consumables are stipulated per item, therefore they are specific for each instrument. However, general rules and requirements also apply, as per Sections II and III of the RFQ/2023/45672

New clarification added: Q13: Section III: Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D: Technical Quotation Form, Lot 5, paragraph E (lines 34-36, 40) - there are requirements for workstation hardware. Will alternative offer be considered, if offered system's hardware does not meet listed requirements but will provide user with appropriate (same or better) work experience?                             A13: please take into consideration that all bidders are encouraged to offer fully compatible technical solutions along with alternative offers which are same or better than required. However, components that are subject to variation (such as software) are acceptable if requirements stipulated by the beneficiary are confirmed and differences justified.

New clarification added: Q12: Section III: Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D: Technical Quotation Form, (i) Can more specific installation requirements be provided by the end customer, e.g. gas supply for the AAS (item 9), reagents, eluents, venting systems, etc.?; (ii) please specify the requisted number of days per training; (iii) RUO or IVD devices (if IVD modules are available) should be offered?; (iv) What is the required testing procedure after installation (standard completion report, IQ/OQ, IQ/OQ based on EP or USP)? (v) What is the scope/duration of technical support expected in the years after installation?                   A12: (i) Partuculars are stipulated in Sections II and III of the RFQ; installation requirements will be shared between most successful bidder/contractor and the beneficiary at the time of installation. As per reagents and eluents, the bidders must comply with requirements from Section III, Form D for each item specifically, and with Section II.2d - Assembly and Calibration; (ii) As per previous response, most succesful bidders will have to arrange adequate number of days per training with the beneficiary. However, bidders are encouraged to include standard training packages into calculations/final offers; (iii) Equipment specified in RFQ/2023/45672 is aimed for clinical purposes, therefore it is IVD related; (iv) As per Section II.2d - Assembly and Calibration and Section II.2e - Online or On-Site Training Services, standard completion report based on any pharmacopeia is required; (v) Please refer to Section II.2f - Warranty and After-sales Services and Section II.2g - General Requirements.

New clarification added: Q11: Section III: Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D: Technical Quotation Form, lot 3 "biochemistry instrument" - we will get CE certification in the early 2024. I'd like to know whether we can participate the lot?             A11: As per Section II.2b - Manufacturer & Supplier Certification, and specifically Section II.2c, please take into consideration the following: - Compliance with internationally recognized standards of quality is expected for all the offered items: Compliance and certification to Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR) or Directive 93/42/EEC or FDA approval is required. However, other certificates issued in compliance with the regulatory frameworks of the founder / member countries of the Global Harmonization Task Force (GHTF) or the International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF) as a body continuing the GHTF’s mission are also acknowledged, if properly explained by the bidder (for all items offered/types of equipment).

New amendment added #3: The RFQ is further amended as follows:The correct Minutes of Pre-bid meeting held on 06/06/2023 for RFQ-2023-45672 is uploaded under the Documents Tab.To reflect the change in line 14 of LOT 29 "REFRIGERATED CENTRIFUGE", the document titled "RFQ-2023-45672_Section III_Returnable Bidding Forms_Form D_Technical specifications for goods – Comparative Data Table" is hereby replaced with the updated document titled "RFQ-2023-45672_Section III_Returnable Bidding Forms_Form D_Technical specifications for goods – Comparative Data Table_REV1_08June23".All other requirements, terms and conditions of the RFQ remain unchanged.

New clarification added: Q10: Can international company participate in this RFQ?              A10: Bidders from any country are eligible to participate. The only requirement is the presence in Uzbekistan through (i) representative office/branch, (ii) JV or (iii) subcontracting a locally incorporated company for handling the in-country services.

New clarification added: Q9: Are the devices that are not registered in Uzbekistan yet, but are about to be registered, If after winning, it is registered until the contract is concluded, acceptable?A9: We may not have fully understood the question. However, based on our understanding of the question, we would like to inform you that both registered and unregistered items can be offered. If an item is already registered, no further action for registration shall be necessary. If an item is not yet registered, the Supplier will have to initiate the registration process after signing the contract with UNOPS for the supply of the subject item. Customs clearance of the items can be done based on the initiated, but not yet completed registration processes. If registration is not completed by the time of delivery and customs clearance, registration process may be completed after distribution and installation of the subject item at all hospitals.  

New amendment added #2: The RFQ is further amended to upload Minutes of Pre-bid meeting minutes to the Documents section.

New clarification added: Q8: Reference made to Section II: Schedule of Requirements - please clarify if all required items need registration in Uzpharm Control & SES. We believe the following do not need to be registered (Analytical Lab Balance, Analytical Lab Balance, CO2 Incubator, Refrigerated Centrifuge, Lab Thermostat, Rotary evaporator, Fraction Collector, Automated Polarimeter, Liquid Chromatograph, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, Single-Beam Luminescent Spectrometer, Double Beam Spectrophotometer, Lab Vortex Mixer). Please check and confirm. Is there any possibility of expediting the registration procedure by the UNOPS after receiving the award?              A8: Suppliers can visit the website of the State Register of Medical Products to check if the offered equipment is already registered in the Republic of Uzbekistan (link provided in the RFQ Section II - Schedule of Requirements). If equipment is not yet registered, to facilitate the customs clearance process the Supplier will have to provide evidence of application and payment for registration accompanied with the Regulatory Authority’s letter addressed to Customs. Certificate of Registration can be then issued after delivery and installation of the equipment at final destination. Application to registration can be processed online. 

New clarification added: Q7: Section III: Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D: Technical Quotation Form, LOT 29 "REFRIGERATED CENTRIFUGE"  - pelase confirm also the point 26-27 and 28 and clarify the number of tubes that should spin in the rotor? (200 pcs for 90ml and 25 ml is not a standard size)?          A7: lines 26-28 refer to requirements stipulated by the beneficiary, therefore technical specifications remain the same. However, bidders can offer adequate solutions which are matching requirements, and in this case will be evaluated as compliant.

New clarification added: Q6: Section III: Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D: Technical Quotation Form, LOT 29 "REFRIGERATED CENTRIFUGE" - pelase confirm the specifiaction at point 14 `Operation of the rotor at ambient temperature from -5 to +600°C and relative humidity of the medium up to 80% at a temperature of +250°C`. We belive there is an imprecision in the T range.         A6: the mistypo should be rephrased into: 'Operation of the rotor at ambient temperature from -5 to +60°C and relative humidity of the medium up to 80% at a temperature of +25°C`. The relevant changes will be reflected in the Revision to "RFQ-2023-45672_Section III_Returnable Bidding Forms_Form D_Technical specifications for goods – Comparative Data Table"  to be uploaded later.

New clarification added: Q5: Reference made to Section III: Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D: Technical Specifications for Goods, Lot 6 "Flow Cytometer and Reagents" - (i) can laser power differ from requested mW if sufficient resolution is acheieved in sample populations? (ii) PMTs are older, less sensitive technology. Will APD detectors with higher sensitivity and improved quantum efficiency be accepted? (iii) request states a minimum of 8 channels with the ability to upgrade additional laser/decsctor lines. we would propose a 10-13 color system with additional laser at start. Would this satify the criteria? (iv) will software in languages other than Russian be considered?                         A5: in response to subquestions (i), (ii) and (iii) - all bidders are encouraged to offer minimal or better technical characteristics of items, therefore the request is acceptable and will be evaluated as compliant; in response to subquesiton (iv) - as per Section III, form D, software in English and/or Russian language will be evaluated as compliant.

New clarification added: Q4: Reference made to Section III: Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D: Technical Specifications for Goods, Lot 2 "Automated Hematology Analyzer", line 4 with the reguired number of simultaneously determined parameters at least: 18 (this is typical for 3-part Hematology analysers), but line 25 specifies requirement to 5-part white blood cell counts differentials (this is typical for 5-part Hematology analysers). For 5-part , in its turn, it is typical at least 25 parameters and high. What will be correct? Which type of Hematology analyser requested: 3-part or 5-part?                   A4: please take into consideration the following: Line 4 clearly states that number of parameters is at least 18; therefore all offers above this number will be considered as compliant. Line 25 clearly states that 5-part blood cell counts is requested, therefore bidders are obliged to offer 5-diff part analyser. 

New clarification added: Q3: Is it possible to submit commercial offers in another currency (for example in  Euro) and whether a local participant can submit an offer in SUM?        A3: as per RFQ Particulars, the quotation currency is US dollars. Quotations received in any currency other than US Dollars shall not be considered.

New clarification added: Q2: Regarding the Lot 32 (Ultralow freezer), could you please let us know where the 2 units will be allocated? When checking the Table 3 "Allocation by destination", no quantity are mentionned.            A2: As per Table 3 "Allocation by destination" of both "RFQ-2023-45672_Section_II_Schedule_of_Requirements" and replaced with RFQ-2023-45672_Section_II_Schedule_of_Requirements_Rev1_31May23", 2 units of Lot 2 shall be delivered to D1: Republican Specialized Scientific and practical Medical Center of Oncology and Radiology (RSSPMCOR). Address: Shifokorlar Street, Almazar District, Tashkent city. 

New amendment added #1: The RFQ is amended to correct the quantities for various lots in the Table 1 of Section II: Schedule of Requirements. The document titled "RFQ-2023-45672_Section_II_Schedule_of_Requirements" is hereby replaced with the document titled "RFQ-2023-45672_Section_II_Schedule_of_Requirements_Rev1_31May23".

New clarification added: Q1: Can you please clarify the exact number of Automated tissue processors (Lot 22)? In the begging of the Schedule of requirments in Table 1 the number of units for mentioned for Lot 22 is 2, but in the same document in Table 3 for Lot 22 total number of units is 16. How many units are being procured?                A1: Please refer to correct quantities for each lot as noted in Table 3 of Section II: Schedule of Requirements (PDF file) and Section III_Returnable Forms_Form C_Price Schedule Form. The typos in quantities inTable 1 of Section II: Schedule of Requirements will be addressed through Amendment of the document and uploaded later.