Supply, delivery and installation of Microscopes to various health facilities across Uzbekistan.

New clarification added: Q17. RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”, S/N 40 of the Lot 4 reads as follows: "Scanning module operating on the principle of spot scanning using a linear scanner:" A line scanner is specified, but this significantly narrows the potential offerings, while in no way affecting the quality and resolution obtained by the confocal system. Could you please allow analogies?A17. As per RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”,S/N 40 of the Lot 4 is updated to address this point.

New clarification added: Q16. RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”, S/N 42 of the Lot 4 reads as follows: "Ultra High Resolution Module". Could you please advise if it refers to super-resolution techniques? Could you please specify the parameters for lateral and axial resolution, if necessary?A16. As per RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”, S/N 42 of the Lot 4 is updated to address this point.

New amendment added #5: The RFQ is further amended in order to:Update the technical specifications of Lot 4 (changes are marked in red color text), the document titled "RFQ-2023-45676_Section_III_Returnable Bidding Forms_Form D_Technical specifications for goods_REV2_14Aug23" is hereby replaced with the document titled "RFQ-2023-45676_Section_III_Returnable Bidding Forms_Form D_Technical specifications for goods_REV3_14Aug23".

New clarification added: Q15. RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”, S/N 50 of the Lot 4 reads as follows: "Scanning resolution at least: 6,100x6,100 pix". Would you consider an offer with a scan resolution of 4096*4096? As a rule, 95% of scans are done at 512x512 resolution or even lower, because this is more than enough when scanning on 40-100x lenses It should be noted that this parameter does not affect the quality of the resulting image, since it is limited by the capabilities of the optical system. This is more of a commercial parameter than really affecting the final image. The truly important parameters for assessing the informativeness and quality of the resulting image are lateral (2D - SIM) and axial (3D-SIM) resolution. Please accept solutions with "Scanning resolution at least: 4096x4096 pix" as conforming to the specification.A15. As per RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”, S/N 50 of the Lot 4 please find relevant explanations: "Scanning resolution at least: 6,100x6,100 pix" can not be changed as per specific request from the beneficiary. Therefore technical specifications remain as they are".

New clarification added: Q14. RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”, S/N 31 of the Lot 4 reads as follows: "Lens 40x" S/N 32 of the Lot4 reads as follows: "Comparable to plan achromatic" S/N 33 of the Lot4 reads as follows: "Numerical aperture at least: 0.6" Of the entire series, only the 40x lens is listed with a reduced aperture, taking into account the use of the confocal microscopy method. Is this on purpose and indicates a lens with a longer working distance for working with thick bottomed dishes, or is such a low numerical aperture accidentally indicated? As a rule, the numerical aperture for 40x is 0.9-0.95 when working on a high-resolution confocal microscope.A14. As per RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”, S/N 31 of the Lot 4 "Lens 40x", S/N32 of the Lot4 "Comparable to plan achromatic", S/N 33 of the Lot 4 "Numerical aperture at least: 0.6" is minimum requirement, therefore aperture 0.9-0.95 will be evaluated as compliant.

New clarification added: Q13. RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”, S/N 26, 29, 32 and 34 of the Lot 4 reads as follows: "Comparable to plan achromatic" The class of lenses is comparable to plan achromatic, but for confocal laser scanning microscopy it is highly recommended to use lenses of a higher class - at least semi-apochromatic (for super resolution only apochromat). Will semi-apochromatic and apochromatic lenses be accepted for consideration? Could you please specify which samples you plan to work with (glass slides, laboratory glassware with a thick bottom), so that we can offer objectives with the most suitable characteristic?A13. As per RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”, S/N 26, 29, 32 and 34 of the Lot 4 "Comparable to plan achromatic" please find relevant explanations: "Compared with a standard lens of identical speed and focal length, an Apochromatic (APO) lens displays considerably better image quality. Therefore, bidders are encouraged to offer technical specifications better than required, having in mind evaluation criteria for the most successful bidder. Specimen planned for the microcope will be both glass slide and cover glass with a thick bottom".

New clarification added: Q12.3. RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”, S/N 59 of the Lot 3 reads as follows: "Safeguard: 4 pcs". Could you please please replace with "if necessary and by design".?A12.3. As per RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”, S/N 49 of the Lot 3 is updated to address this point.

New clarification added: Q12.2. RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”, S/N 49 of the Lot 3 reads as follows: "Dark Field Condenser: 1 pc.". There are other functionally equal alternatives such as Dark Field Slider. Could yuou please change to Dark Field Condenser or Dark Field Slider.?A12.2. As per RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”, S/N 49 of the Lot 3 please find relevant explanations: "Please be informed that we can not accept Dark field slider solution for Darkfield microscopy.The use of sliders or multipurpose condensers can produce better results for low power objectives (10, 20 and 40X). High magnification dark-field requires special condensers. Upon end user request it is mandatory to have Dark field condenser, as a standard microscopy tool for optaining dark field during examination of specimens .Having in mind that this is standard for all famoust microscopy manufacturers we do not consider that is limitation of competition".

New clarification added: Q12.1. RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”, S/N 30 of the Lot 3 reads as follows: "Resolution not less than: 12 MP". Could you please allow resolution of not less than 8 MP as the quality of image in this case will not suffer at all and standard of 8 MP (4K) is more common?A12.1. As per RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”, S/N 30 of the Lot 3 please find relevant explanations: "Please be informed that we can not accept your request. Considering that the ability of a microscope to distinguish details of a specimen or sample depends on the resolution, we are not able to lower the criterion. The required number of mega pixels of a microscope camera is standard and most manufacturers of optical equipment and microscopes have cameras with significantly higher resolutions in their portfolio".

New amendment added #4: The RFQ is further amended in order to:Extend deadline for submission of bids from 10-Aug-2023 05:00 UTC to 15-Aug-2023 08:00 UTC to allow bidders prepare quality bids.Update the technical specifications of Lot3 (changes are marked in red color text), the document titled "RFQ-2023-45676_Section_III_Returnable Bidding Forms_Form D_Technical specifications for goods_REV1_09Aug23" is hereby replaced with the document titled "RFQ-2023-45676_Section_III_Returnable Bidding Forms_Form D_Technical specifications for goods_REV2_14Aug23".

New clarification added: Q11: Could you please provide clarification regarding the mandatory requirement of ISO 9001 certification in the recent tender?  While our company does not currently possess this certificate, our product manufacturers are ISO 9001 certified. Furthermore, our strong record of quality service and management has earned the trust of many prominent companies, allowing us to distribute their products.Could you please advise if the manufacturer's certification may suffice or if there is an alternative way to meet this requirement? Your guidance will be invaluable in helping us align with the tender's specifications?  A11: As per the point 2 in Section II.2b - Manufacturer & Supplier Certification of the Section II: Schedule of requirements, distributors of mecial devices shall have a Quality Management System (preferably compliant to ISO 9001 or other applicable quality management system requirements). Relevant certificates, licences, permits, authorisations or other documents, as may be applicable, attesting to existence of such QMS shall be provided as requested.

New clarification added: Q10.1: RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”, – Comparative Data Table for Lot 1 Operation Microscope:Line 43 - Removal of the microscope head no less than: 1500 mm - Does it mean the camera has to be removable? Our camera is built in the microscope head, will this be acceptable? Line 44 - Interchangeable-lens camera - Will non interchangable-lens option be acceptable? As, our camera is built in the microscope head and lenses are not interchengable, will this be acceotable? Lines 48, 49, 51, 52, 55-69, 72-81 - Parameters requested in these lines seem to be applicable to ordinary DSLR photocameras (like Nikon, Sony, Canon etc.) Requested parameters are usually not applicable to the operating microscopes. Please clarify.  A10.1: Plese find the answers to the questions on the following specification lines of Lot 1 Operation Microscope: specification line # 43- it is acceptable to offer built-in camera in microscopy head ; specification line #44- it is acceptable to offer built-in camera in microscopy unit with zoom and focusing fuction instead of interchangible lens on camera; specification line # 48, 49, 51, 52, 55-69, 72-81 - requested parameters are presented for solution without integrated camera in microscopy head, therefore all solutions that have full integrated camera will be evaluated as advance technical solutions better than required.  Q10.2: RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”, – Comparative Data Table for Lot 2 Ophthalmic Operating Microscope:Line 36 - Halogen lamp or LED (at halogen light source): 5 pcs. - As, LED light sources have a lot longer life and durability compared to the halogen ones, do we need to include 5 extra LED light soucres to our offer? A10.2.:Plese find the answer to the question on the following specification line of Lot 2 Ophthalmic Operating Microscope: specificatiopn line #36 - halogen lamp or LED (at halogen light source): 5 pcs, please be informed that in case that offered microscopy have LED light source there is no need to supply additional 5 LED modules. 

New amendment added #3: The RFQ is further amended in order to:Extend deadline for submission of bids from 10-Aug-2023 05:00 UTC to 14-Aug-2023 05:00 UTC to allow bidders prepare quality bids.Extend deadline for clarifications from 03-Aug-2023 05:00 UTC to 10-Aug-2023 05:00 UTC to allow bidders seek further clarifications and prepare quality bids.Update the technical specifications of Lot3 and Lot4 (changes are marked in red color text), the document titled "RFQ-2023-45676_Section_III_Returnable Bidding Forms_Form D_Technical specifications for goods" is hereby replaced with the document titled "RFQ-2023-45676_Section_III_Returnable Bidding Forms_Form D_Technical specifications for goods_REV1_09Aug23".

New clarification added: Q9.5. RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”, S/N 46 of the Lot4 reads as follows: "Laser line 1 (at least 405 nm); Power range 5mW - 25mW" S/N 47 of the Lot4 reads as follows: "Laser line 2 (at least 488 nm); Power range 10mW - 25mW" S/N 48 of the Lot4 reads as follows: "Laser line 3 (at least 560 nm); Power range 10mW - 25mW" S/N 49 of the Lot4 reads as follows: "Laser line 4 (at least 630 nm); Power range 5mW - 25mW" Could you please expand the laser power range to 50 mW?A9.5. As per RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”, S/N46 of the Lot4 "Laser line 1 (at least 405 nm); Power range 5mW - 25mW" S/N47 of the Lot4 "Laser line 2 (at least 488 nm); Power range 10mW - 25mW" S/N48 of the Lot4 "Laser line 3 (at least 560 nm); Power range 10mW - 25mW" S/N49 of the Lot4 "Laser line 4 (at least 630 nm); Power range 5mW - 25mW" are updated to address this point. 

New clarification added: Q9.4. RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”, S/N 45 of the Lot 4 reads as follows: "Spectral scanning step at most: 1 nm". Could you please advise if it is a step that can be set programmatically?A9.4. As per RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods'', S/N 45 of the Lot 4 please find relevant explanations: "According to requirement, microscopy device must have Spectral scanning step at most 1nm, it can be set programmatically if there is a range of scanning step values or fix spectral scanning step with requested values. ".

New clarification added: Q9.3. RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”, S/N 24 of the Lot 4 reads as follows: "Magnification at least: 10x, 20x, 40x, 63x" and S/N G reads as follows: "Lens 60x". Microscope manufacturers are divided into two large groups regarding the use of 60x or 63x objectives. At the same time, the rest of the parameters of these objectives do not differ. In order not to create restrictions and misunderstandings, could you please consider both options as appropriate: 60x or 63x?A9.3. As per RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”, S/N 24 of the Lot 4 is ammended to address this point. 

New clarification added: Q9.2. RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”, S/N E of the Lot 4 reads as follows: "Number of fluorescent filters (not less than 3)" and S/N J of the Lot 4 reads as follows: "4-channel laser unit". Do we understand correctly that either a minimum of 4 filters should be offered, or 3 filters, but which will allow the use of all 4 lasers without purchasing additional equipment?A9.2. As per RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods'', S/N E of the Lot 4 and S/N J of the Lot 4 please find relevant explanations: "According to the technical requirements, offered confocal laser scanning microscopy must have at least 3 filters with possibility to support all of 4 lasers".

New clarification added: Q9.1. RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”, S/N 17 of the Lot 4 reads as follows: "Reflected light source". Is it sufficient to offer a laser system for reflected illumination, or should an illumination system for wide-field epi-fluorescence be also proposed?A9.1. As per RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”, S/N 17 of the Lot 4 please find relevant explanations: "Offered microscopy device should support an illumination system for wide-field epi-fluorescence".

New clarification added: Q8.7. RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”, S/N 22 of the Lot 3 reads as follows: "Calibration on the stage table". Do you mean the presence of vernier scales on the stage by “Calibration on the stage table”? Or do you mean that a desktop eyepiece-micrometer should be present in the kit?A8.7. As per RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”, S/N 22 of the Lot 3 is ammended to address this point. 

New clarification added: Q8.6. RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”, S/N 29 of the Lot 3 reads as follows: "Sensor format not less than 1/2,5" not larger than 2/3"". Cameras with large sensor sizes at constant resolution parameters have higher sensitivity, as well as a wider field of view. The size limitation of 2/3" thus does not allow suggesting cameras with better parameters. Please change this item to "Sensor format not less than 1/2.5" "or allow proposals with sensor sizes "Sensor format not less than 1/2, 5" not larger than 1":"A8.6. As per RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods'', S/N 29 of the Lot 3, please find relevant explanations: "Regarding your suggestion that we should change our requirement for camera sensor format, please be informed that we strongly support all bidders to provide advanced and better technical solutions from minimally requested in technical specification. Larger camera sensor will be evaluated as compliant and better then requested".

New clarification added: Q8.5. RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”, S/N 43 of the Lot 3 reads as follows: "Connection and control via PC or laptop or iPad or Monitor". Should a monitor, computer or tablet be included with the microscope? That is, should the cost of such a device be included in the offer?A8.5. As per RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods'',S/N 43 of the Lot 3 please find relevant explanations: "Offered device must support connection and control via PC or laptop or iPad or monitor, but it is not mandatory to supply axillary device with microscopy only connection cables and other accessories to present picture or to connect microscopy to PC."

New clarification added: Q8.4. RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”, S/N 58 of the Lot 3 reads as follows: "Halogen lamp: 2 pcs.". If the answer to the question Q8.3. is "Yes", and given the longer life of the LED, is it possible to ship the microscope with 1 spare LED lamp instead of the halogen lamp?A8.4. As per RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods'', S/N 58 of the Lot 3 is ammended to address this point.

New clarification added: Q8.3. RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”, S/N 23 of the Lot 3 reads as follows: "Built-in halogen illuminator (at least 6 V, 30 W):" and S/N 24 of the Lot 3 reads as follows: "Additional LED illuminator for transmitted light, installed instead of halogen". The halogen lamp is indicated, which greatly reduces the options. Most manufacturers have abandoned halogen lamps as it is a more efficient, energy-saving technology. LEDs consume 10-20 times less energy, have a service life 100-1000 times higher, practically do not heat up, have a constant color temperature regardless of the light intensity (halogen lamps have a spectrum shift when the light intensity changes). Please treat as appropriate LED light sources without the possibility of using halogen lamps. Note that such proposals are in accordance with the CLIMATE, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT regulations.A8.3. As per RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”, S/N 23 of the Lot 3 is ammended to address this point.

New clarification added: Q8.2. RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”, S/N 15 of the Lot 3 reads as follows: "Lenses - PL, infinite optics - 10x, 20x, 40x, 100x multiple (with oil immersion) magnification:" and S/N 50 of the Lot 3 reads as follows: "Set of devices for phase contrast: 1 pc.". Given the configuration of the condenser for phase contrast, should the objectives be for phase contrast? If so, do all magnifications or certain objectives need to be designed for phase contrast? Please, be noted that to implement the phase contrast, there must be both a special objective and a special condenser. A condenser alone is not enough. This significantly affects the cost of the offer.A8.2. As per RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods'', S/N 15 and S/N 50 of the Lot 3 please find relevant explanations: "The microscopy device must have both-objective and a condenser for phase contrast."

New clarification added: Q8.1. RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”, S/N 9 of the Lot 3 reads as follows: "Oblique trinocular tube (25°)". The tilt angle of 25° is very rare for upright microscopes. This significantly reduces competition. The most common angle of inclination is 30°. Please extend this parameter to the range of 25°-30°A8.1. As per RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”, S/N 9 of the Lot 3 is ammended to address this point.

New clarification added: Q7:RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”, line 32 of item 3 "Binocular microscope with camera" read as follows: "Maximum shooting speed not less than: 35 fps.".  However 25 fps give the human eye a smoothly changing picture and the brain perceives them as continuous movement and recording takes up less space on the disc. We also believe that shooting speed of 25 fps is fully acceptable for binocular miscrospoce in comparison with 35 fps and the difference is not critical for work. Could you please allow to offer maximum shooting speed not less than: 25 fps.?A7: As per RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”, line 32 of item 3 ""Binocular microscope with camera"" read as follows: ""Maximum shooting speed not less than: 35 fps."" please find relevant explanations: The frame rate of a camera refers to the number of full frames that can be captured per second. Some biological processes occur on such a small timescale that only the fastest cameras can capture these events, this is why imaging speed and framerate are much-desired qualities in scientific cameras, with speeds increasing all the time. Fast imaging allows for the capture of never-seen-before dynamic activity, and by choosing the right camera, cables, exposures, and imaging area, you too can maximize your imaging speed and capture more than before.

New clarification added: Q6: RFQ Section III - Returnable Bidding Forms, Form D “Technical specifications for goods”, line 29 of item 3 "Binocular microscope with camera" read as follows: "Sensor format not less than 1/2,5" not larger than 2/3". The required item 29 requires sensor format not less than 1/2,5" not larger than 2/3", however with sensor 1/1,7" it is much easier to distinguish the subject from the background, and consequently the performance in terms of detail in both shadows and light. We believe that the sensor 1/1,7" is better given the above justification. Could you please allow to offer sensor 1/1,7"?A6: The digital camera sensor size notation you mentioned, like 1/1.7" or 1/2.5", is a way to express the size of the sensor in terms of the sensor's diagonal measurement, which is the distance between two opposite corners of the sensor. This notation is a shorthand way of expressing the sensor size, and is commonly used in the photography industry.The number on the left of the slash (e.g. 1) represents the length of the sensor's diagonal measurement, and the number on the right of the slash (e.g. 1.7" or 2.5") represents the denominator of the fraction that represents the sensor's aspect ratio, which is the ratio of the width of the sensor to its height.For example, a 1/1.7" sensor would have a diagonal measurement of 1 inch and an aspect ratio of 4:3. A 1/2.5" sensor would have a diagonal measurement of 1 inch and an aspect ratio of 5:4. It's important to note that this notation does not indicate the actual physical size of the sensor, it's only a way to express the size of the sensor's active surface. In other words, it doesn't take into account the physical size of the sensor or the camera itself, only the size of the sensor's active surface. In general, larger sensors tend to be more sensitive and produce less noise than smaller sensors.

New clarification added: Q5: Reference to the following extract from Answer A3 pretaining to Lot#1 : “With the image injection technique, not only the white-light image of patient tissue but also pre- and intraoperative images can be overlaid accurately with the white-light image for navigation. HD display and 3D display have been employed in the surgical microscope for sharing of the view with high resolution and enlarged stereoscopic images. All renowned manufacturers have this option available.” Does it mean that the following features and equipment are required: 1) 3D screen and 3D camera; 2) ability to connect camera from IGS and navigation system and what exactly system should be able to connect to? 3) Microscope should be equipped with image injection module 4) DSLR camera?  A5: Please refer to stipulated technical specifications, as per Section III, Schedule of Requirements, Form D, for the RFQ 45676 (there is no 3D screen/camera required, etc, previous clarification referred to possible camera functions within surgery microscope since question was related to camera function). Bidders are obliged to offer minimum technical requirements, as per stipulated form D. However, bidders are encouraged to offer technical specifications better than required, having in mind evaluation criteria for the most successful bidder. 

New clarification added: Q4: Reference made to Lot 4: Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope. As the equipment requested within this lot is very specifitc and comprehesive it may take more time to come up with a solution satisfying the end's users needs and to fill in the manufacturer's questionaire. Therefore we ask you to consider the possbility to extend the deadline for submitting the bids for 15 more days?A4: Deadline for bid submission has been extended. New bid submission deadline is 10-Aug-2023 by 05:00 UTC

New amendment added #2: The RFQ is further amended in order to:Change type of contract in section "Type of contract to be awarded" of the RFQ Particulars' Tab from Purchase Order to Contract for Goods;Introduce additional requirements for "Advance payment" in the RFQ Particulars' Tab;Modify the "Evaluation Method Details" in the RFQ Particulars' Tab in order to remove the provision regarding the evaluation of discounts;Modify the Returnable Bidding Form C (Price Schedule Form) in order to remove the table for discounts. The document titled "RFQ-2023-45676_Section III_ Returnable Bidding Forms_Form C_Price Schedule Form_REV1_19JUL23" is replaced with further updated document titled "RFQ-2023-45676_Section III_ Returnable Bidding Forms_Form C_ Price Schedule Form_REV2_24JUL23" (bidders must use this most updated form to submit their offers).Extend deadline for submission of bids from 31-Jul-2023 05:00 UTC to 10-Aug-2023 05:00 UTC to allow bidders prepare quality bids;Extend deadline for clarifications from 24-Jul-2023 05:00 UTC to 03-Aug-2023 05:00 UTC to allow bidders seek further clarifications and prepare quality bids.

New clarification added: Q3:Reference is made to the line item "Camera" and its relevant technical specifications in lines ranging from line 42 to line 81 for Lot # 1 "Operation microscope" of Section III_Returnable Bidding Forms_Form D_Technical specifications. Could you please clarify what do technical requirements mean as a camera is not a medical device?  A3:A surgical microscope can be roughly divided into a microscope body, a light source, and a supporting structure and each of these is vital for the performance of the microscope. Besides these three conventional parts, modern microscopes have adopted advanced technologies to facilitate visualization and surgical navigation. In relation to camera specified, please take into consideration that users of surgical microscopes can observe the surgical site in various ways. A microscope head usually has one main observation port and one rear or lateral port for co-observers, who can be assistants, students, or trainees. Cameras are usually adapted to optical ports for video recording or photography of the ongoing surgery. All optical ports offer an identical FOV, which beats surgical loupes and enables “co-surgery.” With the image injection technique, not only the white-light image of patient tissue but also pre- and intraoperative images can be overlaid accurately with the white-light image for navigation. HD display and 3D display have been employed in the surgical microscope for sharing of the view with high resolution and enlarged stereoscopic images. All renowned manufacturers have this option available.

New amendment added #1: The RFQ is amended as follows in order to:upload pre-bid meeting minutes dd 19/07/2023 into the "Documents" Tab of the RFQ;amend the Evaluation Method Details under the "Particulars" tab of the RFQ;replace the document titled as "RFQ-2023-45676_Section III_ Returnable Bidding Forms_Form C_ Price Schedule Form" with the updated document titled "RFQ-2023-45676_Section III_ Returnable Bidding Forms_Form C_ Price Schedule Form_REV1_19JUL23".

New clarification added: Q2: Reference made to Lot 4: Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope. Since the equipment is very specific it is preferable to communicate directly with the end user to understand in detail all of the objectives of end users to use this equipment. In addition, end users might be required to fill in the manufacturer's questionaire. Is it possible to communicate directly with the end user for the purpose of offering the correct type of equipment to meet the end-user's needs and for completion of the manufacturer's questionaire?         A2: All your questions and the manufacturer's questionnaire can be shared through eSourcing with UNOPS biomed engineers who jointly with the end-users will prepare the detailed answers.  

New clarification added: Q1: Please provide a distribution table for the equipment and end site destinations?             A1: The site destinations and distribution of equipment are noted in the Table 2: Code of Hospitals and Table 3: Allocation by destinations, respectively, are given in Annex 3: Schedule of Requirement, Section 1: Summary of the Required goods & Services of RFQ-2023-45676_Section_IV_Contract_Forms uploaded in the Documents Tab.