Supply and Delivery of Basic Laboratory equipment for Armauer Hansen Research Institute, Addis Ababa

New clarification added: Dear UNOPS Team,We would like to request that if we can quote using the DDP Incoterm. As an importer based in Ethiopia, utilizing DDP will be more preferrable.Dear Bidder,Thank you for your clarification question, unfortunately our preferred INCOTERMS are FCA and DAP, we will not accept an offer with the INCOTERM DDP.Best RegardsUNOPS

New clarification added: Dear UNOPS team,eSourcing reference: ITB/2024/53587Closing Date 30th September 2024We intend to bid for above ITB. We noted that in Technical Specifications there is no provision to provide details on Manufacturer, Model/s and manufacturer country. Most of Manufacturers do not provide product catalog/Product Specifications against each model they provide a product catalog for series of same product(Product Family or Product Group) as most specifications are common to the Product family or group. This will make it difficult for the Technical evaluation committee to find relevant specifications and verify quality parameters.Please let us know where we can specify the above information or let us know whether the above information is not required.We noted that below ITBs are closing on same date and we intend to bid for all bids.eSourcing reference: ITB/2024/53587eSourcing reference: ITB/2024/53554eSourcing reference: ITB/2024/53643eSourcing reference: ITB/2024/53713The bids contain large number of items and take considerable time for bid preparation hence we would like to request you to keep time space at least 3 working days between bid closing timeAppreciate your corporation and reply on above clarificationsBR,DigiTel Global Pvt LtdDear Bidder,Thank you for your clarification question, Kindly note on Form D, the technical bid form you are required to state the Brand: Model and Country of Origin for each item you are offering. Regarding product catalogue it is one of the mandatory documents therefore, kindly submit as required. Unfortunately we are not in a position to extend the bid deadline for this particular bid as it was posted on 30th August 2024 and will be closing after one month. We have however extended the bid deadline for ITB/2024/53643.Best RegardsUNOPS

New clarification added: Dear Sir/Madam:We have questions about Lot 6 Repetitive pipette - “Pipette tips & adapter (250 nos)”:For the tip, do you mean 250 pieces for each type of tips, or totally 250 pieces for all types of tips ? For the adapter, becasue it’s not disposable and can be reused for a long time, could you confirm if you really need 250 pieces of adapters?Thank you.Dear Bidder,Thank you for your clarification questions, No, we need 250 Pipette tips which will cover the volume range: 1 µL to 50 mL.The adaptors are required to cover the volume range in case the pipette tips do not cover the full range. Best RegardsUNOPS

New clarification added: Dear sir/madam,LOT 4 - ITEM 2 - Cryogenic Freezer (-150 °C) with rack/shelves I receive your message that you still require an upright type. Again I want to inform you that there does NOT EXIST any Cryogenic Freezer (-150 °C) with rack/shelves which is upright type and all of them are horizontal type. Therefore I request you to confirm again that you are unable to accept any horizontal type so we will not bid for this lot?Again please check the market as it is well known to all manufacturer's/suppliers that this freezer does not exist as upright type.I look forward to hear from you.Kind regards,Max SimonDear Bidder,Thank you for your clarification question, unfortunately this is our end user's requirement which we are not in a position to amend.Best RegardsUNOPS

New clarification added: There is no place to upload Our price Schedule on the "document Check List" part and "the financial offer detail" part is not responding and is not active to write up on itDear Bidder,Thank you for your clarification question, kindly note you can upload the price schedule under the lot checklist. We have also uploaded an editable returnable bidding document recently. Please refer to that document.Best RegardsUNOPS

New clarification added: Dear UNOPS team,Kindly clarify if any shipping line is preferable for sea shipment.Dear Bidder,Thank you for your clarification question, Kindly note UNOPS don't have a prefered shipping line for sea freight.Best RegardsUNOPS

New clarification added: Dear Mr./Ms.There is no place also to upload Form-D- Techinical Bid Form as the problem we faced to Upload Form-C-Price ScheduleDear Bidder,Thank you for your clarification question, kindly note you can upload the Form D Technical bid and Form C Price schedule are uploaded on the specific lot that you are offering.Best RegardsUNOPS

New amendment added #2: Dear Bidders,​This amendment is required to correct one of the requirements as highlighted in yellow under Lot 10-Water Purification System and Deionizer(1 item). In addition extend  the bid deadline as required.Previous Deadline2024-09-27 09:00 UTCPrevious Deadline for clarifications2024-09-24 09:00 UTCNew Deadline2024-09-30 09:00 UTCNew Deadline for clarifications2024-09-25 09:00 UTCBest regards, UNOPS

New clarification added: Dear Sir/Madam,Lot 10   item1  Water Purification System and DeionizerParameter requirement “Water quality (Type II)：(i) Resistivity: ≤ 5 MΩ/cm at 25 °C” is wrong. Resistivity and conductivity are reciprocal and they are opposites. For water quality, the larger the resistivity, the better, and the smaller the conductivity, the better. So it should be“Water quality (Type II)：(i) Resistivity: ≥ 5 MΩ/cm at 25 °C”Kindly confirm for it.Thanks & Best Regards，Dear Bidder,Thank you for your clarification questions, we have amended the specification it will be posted shortly.Best RegardsUNOPS

New clarification added: Clarification requestTender Ref#- ITB/2024/53587Lot-12 Analytical balance, Digital MicrobalanceQuestion-We think there’s a mistake in specification. 0,0001g is not microbalance, its analytical balance. 2g/0,0001g doesn’t make much sense. Please double check the specificationDear Vendor,Thank you for your clarification question; We have reviewed the specifications and would like to clarify that UNOPS's minimum technical requirements are defined using a range, allowing for flexibility in accepting a broader range of equipment, provided that the offered equipment meets or exceeds these requirements. Best RegardsUNOPS

New clarification added: LOT 3 - ITEM 1 - Refrigerators (+2 °C/+8 °C)You request Door: Two Hinged doors, dual-pane glass, lockable. A capacity of 1400 liter or higher has Three Hinged doors therefore can you confirm if you can also accept Three Hinged doors instead of Two Hinged doors?Dear Bidder,Thank you for your clarification question. UNOPS’s minimum requirement is two hinged doors. However, bidders could submit if they have a better offer. Best RegardsUNOPS

New clarification added: Lot 10. Water Purification System.The water purification system needs to produce type I, II and III water. Does it need VALIDATION or only installation. Dear Bidder,Thank you for your clarification question. Please note that no validation is required. However, after installation, the product's water quality should align with the required standardsBest RegardsUNOPS

New clarification added: Could you kindly clarify the below questions:In Lot 6 Repetitive pipette, for the Pipette tips (250 nos), which volume of the tips do you need? Do you mean 250 pieces for each volume of the tip? Do you need steriled tips or not?In Lot 6 Repetitive pipette, for the adapter (250 nos), do you mean 250 pieces of adapters for each volume of the tip which requires adapter? Do you need steriled adapters or not?What’s the delivery address in Addis Ababa?In Form C and Form D, can we delete the parts which we are not going to bid?Dear Bidder,Thank you for your clarification question. Please see our response belowThe tips' volume (one type of more than two or three types, depending on the brand) should cover the full range.If necessary, adapters to cover the range should be provided.Tip types should be sterileDelivery place is Armauer Hansen Research Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.Make sure to provide all the required details requested in the forms for the lot you are going to submit your bid. Best RegardsUNOPS

New clarification added: A Cryogenic Freezer (-150 °C) with rack/shelves does not exist in upright type only in horizontal type. Can you therefore amend the technical specifications?Dear Bidder,Thank you for your clarification question. Please note that UNOPS's minimum technical requirement is for upright type, kindly provide your offer based on UNOPS's minimum technical requirement.Best RegardsUNOPS

New clarification added: Can you give clarification on the below:LOT 7 - ITEM 1 - Shaking Water BathYou request 1x test tube tray 13-25 mm. For which tube size do you exactly request this test tube tray because this tray is available for diameter of 13 mm , 16 mm, 19 mm or 25 mm.Dear Bidder,Thank you for your clarification question, please note that one or more trays can cover tube sizes ranging from 13 to 25 mm.Best RegardsUNOPS

New clarification added: 1. On Lot 09, Item 1 Drying Oven says volume: 40-50 L. Canyou confirm if we can provide with Volume 53L 2. On Lot 09, Item 1 Drying Oven says Operation: Manual and programmable: Please clarify what is meant by programmable, a device that can be set to a specific temperature and time for a single use OR a device that allows you to save and store multiple temperature and time settings for different applications and run them as needed? 3. On Lot 09, Item 2 General Protocol Incubators says Safety feature needed: Lock/ Password: Kindly clarify what it is needed Is it a physical pad lock to secure the oven OR a.password-protected system to prevent unauthorized changes to the program settings?Dear Bidder,Thank you for your clarification question. Please see our response belowUNOPS's minimum technical requirement is a volume between 40 and 50 liters.Programmable means it should be possible to program time based on temperature. One of the following is acceptable; a key lock or a password.Best RegardsUNOPS

New amendment added #1: Dear Bidders,​This amendment is required to upload returnable bidding document as it shows an error for several vendors. In addition to allow bidders submit all the required documents an extension of the bid deadline is required.Previous Deadline2024-09-20 09:00 UTCPrevious Deadline for clarifications2024-09-17 09:00 UTCNew Deadline2024-09-27 09:00 UTCNew Deadline for clarifications2024-09-24 09:00 UTCBest regards, UNOPS

New clarification added: Dear Sir/Madam,Could you kindly clarify for the following questions:1. Lot 4-Ultra low temperature freezers    Item 2：Cryogenic Freezer (-150 °C) with rack/shelvesQ: Cryogenic Freezer (-150 °C) with rack/shelves：required design type of freezer is upright, but there is no upright freezer at -150 °C, and chest freezer has no rack/shelves. Could you please modify the type of freezer？2. Lot 5 Various types of shakers and mixers    Item 2: Adjustable Speed Vortex MixerQ: Required Accessories: Circular foam insert for beakers and flasks (up to 500ml capacity)，this accessory requirement is not reasonable, circular foam insert can not bear beaker or flask by a capacity of 500ml，could you delete this parameter？3. Lot 11 Glass washer and Ice maker        Item​ 1: Laboratory Glassware Washer and Dryer (Automatic)Technical requirements and Questions: (i) Injector module rack- Suitable for narrow items (Volumetric falsk etc). Q: Depend on the capacity of the bottles. Please clarify the capacity of Volumetric falsk?(ii) Multprpose Injector rack - (Beaker, bottles etc). Q: Depend on the capacity of the bottles. Please clarify the capacity of bottles?(v) Insert (baskets and covers) for test tube. Q: What is the diameter & height for test tubes(viii) Tool set.  Q: Tool set for what?    Item 2: Automatic Ice MakerQ: Do you need cube ice or bullet ice or snowflake ice？Please clarify the ice shape of the ice maker?4. Lot 13 Laboratory Combined refrigerator and freezer     Item​ 1: Laboratory Combined refrigerator and freezerQ: Parameter requirement“Deforest Mode: Automatic defrost for both compartments”.   Generally refrigeration part of the combined refrigerator is manual defrost, and the freezing is manual defrost. Could  you please modify this requirement？    Parameter requirement“Energy Rating: 4 Star or greater ”which is not applicable for laboratory  refrigerator, it is used for commercial refrigerator.Thanks & Best Regards，Dear Bidder,Thank you for your clarification questions, please below our response to your clarification questions;Lot 4: UNOPS's minimum technical requirement is for upright type, kindly provide your offer based on UNOPS's minimum technical requirement.Lot 5: UNOPS's minimum technical requirement states " Circular foam insert for beakers and flasks (up to 500ml capacity)", kindly provide your offer based on UNOPS's minimum technical requirement.Lot 11: Item no. 1 (i) UNOPS's response; 100, 250, 500ml. (ii) UNOPS's response: 100, 250, 500ml ​​​ ​​​(v) UNOPS's response: Approx: 10*100. (viii) UNOPS's Reponse: Changing for racks, water connecion, steam line etc.Lot 11: Item no. 2 UNOPS's response we Openly accept cube/flake/bullet.Lot 13: UNOPS's minimum technical requirement is for Energy Rating: 4 Star or greater, kindly provide your offer based on UNOPS's minimum technical requirement.Best RegardsUNOPS

New clarification added: A. UNOPS ITB/2024/53587Lot 4---Item 2 (Cryogenic Freezer (-150 °C) with rack/shelves ).It is indicated in the tender document that it should be Vertical type.However, unless sourced from a specific manufacturer, the available type in almost all manufacturing companies is in Horizontal position.Please let me know if you will accept Horizontal type too. If you can't accept, we respectfully request you to make it in a separate lot.Dear Bidder,Thank you for your clarification question, UNOPS's minimum technical requirement is for upright type, kindly provide your offer based on UNOPS's minimum technical requirement.Best RegardsUNOPS 

New clarification added: Dear Sir,Please help clarify below specifications:1. In Lot 4, for -86 ℃ Ultra Low Temperature Freezer, full description "On-Board Datalogging : Temperature, Events, Diagnostics standard and USB port", what is "Diagnostics standard", is it a kind of self-diagnostic function?2. In Lot 4, for Cryogenic Freezer (-150 °C) with rack/shelves, it requires upright type -150°C cryo freezer. Is horizontal type acceptable since most of the existing models from many brands are horizontal type?Thanks for your attention.Dear Bidder,Thank you for your clarification questions, please see our response below;​Yes,UNOPS's minimum technical requirement is for upright type, kindly provide your offer based on UNOPS's minimum technical requirement.Best RegardsUNOPS

New clarification added: Dear UNOPS team, Greetings of the day!This is written in request of some additional days (2 to 3 weeks) to have more time in order to be able to make a thorugh and complete offer. Can you kindly consider extension so we have enough time to submit an adequate and standard offer on all lots.Thank you in advance for your understanding.With kind regards, Rakeb DebalkewNon profit and International Accounts ManagerDear Bidder,Thank you for your clarification question, we have extended the bid deadline by one week it will be published shortly. Best RegardsUNOPS 

New clarification added: Good day,For lot 6 item 12 (Repetitive Pipet) - Please confirm that the Volume range: 1 µL to 50 mL is correct.Thank youDear Vendor,Thank you for your clarification question, this is to confirm the volume range 1 µL to 50 mL is correct.Best RegardsUNOPS

New clarification added: Dear Sir I will appreciate your support in advising for the below clarifications for Lot 10What is the aim of producing Type III, II, I at the same time, you have specific applications for each one because we can use type II instead of type III as it is more quality than itWhich type you want to be stored in is Type III or II.You need a tank for each type, sure I mean III and II because type I is freshly prepared.while thanking you in advance, looking forward to receive your prompt reply Dear Bidder,Thank you for your clarification question, please see below our response. We need type I, II and IIIType IIIStorage type II/III or III (total tank capacity 50L or more)Best RegardsUNOPS

New clarification added: Dear Vendors,Thank you for your clarification questions. We have uploaded a revised ITB_Section III Returable Bidding forms as per your request and also extended the bid deadline for additional one more week and it will be published shortly.Best RegardsUNOPS

New clarification added: Clarification Request UNOPS/ITB/2024/53587Lot 10:- Water purification System.Could you please tell us the  flow rate required for type I and type II.Dear Vendor,Thank you for your clarification question; We only specify the production rate for Type-III water. A parallel compatible production flow rate is acceptable for Type I and Type II.Best RegardsUNOPS

New clarification added: Are all the 10 units of the water purification system to be installed in the same compound or different location?Dear Vendor,Thank you for your clarification question, Yes, all the 10 units of the water purification system are to be installed in one compound.Best RegardsUNOPS

New clarification added: Could you please indicate the product flow rate required for both Type I and Type II water?Dear Vendor,Thank you for your clarification question; We only specify the production rate for Type-III water. A parallel compatible production flow rate is acceptable for Type I and Type II.Best RegardsUNOPS

New clarification added: Dear Vendors,Thank you for your clarification questions. We have verified that the returnable documents are not corrupted by testing them on multiple computers. Please rest assured that the files are intact. Additionally, note that we have uploaded editable versions of both the MS Word and MS Excel documents for your convenience.Best RegardsUNOPS