Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Establishment of Long-Term Agreement (LTA) with Supplier/s of General Laboratory Supplies

New clarification added: Clarification No. 65Question Dear STOPTB procurement team,Since Lot 3 now includes different items from those previously awarded, could you please reassess the necessity of Item 62 – air compressor, Items 54 and 59 – buckets for waste sterilization, considering that the technology should align with medical devices rather than laboratory devices?Please also explain what this requirement means:Item 56 - 7. Visual check of intact surfaces, housing, glasses, filters, components Item 61 - 7. Visual check of intact surfaces, housing, glasses, filters, componentsAnswerItem 62 – air compressor, Items 54 and 59 – buckets for waste sterilization:The autoclaves specified in this lot are designed for sterilizing medical diagnostic waste and materials, which requires reliable handling tools like compatible buckets for safe waste loading and unloading. Additionally, the air compressor should be included if it is needed for the functioning of the pre-vacuum system or other operational components of your autoclave. These items are consistent with medical use and are considered essential for proper performance and safety.Item 56 - 7. And Item 61 - 7.:The requirement for a "visual check of intact surfaces, housing, glasses, filters, components" refers to a thorough inspection to ensure all physical parts of the autoclave are undamaged, clean, properly installed, and safe for use. This includes examining the housing, internal and external surfaces, viewing glasses or displays, filters, and key components like door seals and trays.This check is a critical quality and safety step to confirm that the autoclave has not been compromised during transport or installation, and that it is ready for reliable operation without any visible defects that could affect performance or user safety. 

New clarification added: Clarification No. 64Question Dear Sir/ Mam, Greetings, please clarify the below:Regarding the technical specifications for Lot 1, Benchtop – Item No. 13: Mini Centrifuge. The specification provided indicates that the equipment is a shaker. Could you please confirm whether this item is intended to be a mini centrifuge or a shaker?AnswerItem No. 13: Mini Centrifuge: The item is a mini centrifuge, not a shaker. The specifications clearly indicate centrifugal functionality, including a relative centrifugal force of ≥700x g, rotors for multiple vial sizes, and quick spin-down features. Terms like "quick spin" refer to brief centrifugation, not shaking. The features listed are standard for small benchtop centrifuges used in labs.

New clarification added: Clarification No. 63QuestionDear procurement team,could you please provide clarifications on the following  items: Lot 1Item 2 - Please let us know if the items should have ISO 13485.Item 8 - Please let us know the items should have ISO 13485.Item 9 - Please let us know the items should have ISO 13485.Item 10 - Please let us know the items should have ISO 13485.Item 35 - Please confirm if fluorescent UV tubes are acceptable. Lot 6Item 158 - Would cryovials with an RCF limit of 15,000 be acceptable?Item 159 - Would cryovials with an RCF limit of 15,000 be acceptable? Lot 7Item 189 - Kindly confirm if a wall thickness between 1.75 mm and 2.05 mm is acceptable for the requested graduated cylinders, as this range represents the industry standard globally. All leading manufacturers such as DWK, Brand, and Hirschmann produce within this specification.AnswerLot 1items 2,8, 9, & 10, please refer to Form H #17 and #18 which provides clear guidance on which document to submit depending on the product.Item 35Fluorescent UV tubes are not acceptable, as the specifications clearly require a LED light source. Please refer to technical specification number 5, which states: “LED light source with ≥ 50,000 hours work life time.” The product is designed to use LED technology for improved energy efficiency, longevity, and safety.Lot 6Items 158 and 159:Cryovials 2 ml and 5 ml with a maximum RCF limit of 15,000 are not acceptable. Please refer to the technical specification number 5: Withstand centrifugation to at least 20,000 RCF. This requirement ensures the cryovials remain safe and intact under high-speed centrifugation conditions used in various laboratory procedures.Lot :Item 189:Please refer to Amendment No.7, which alignes the wall thickness in the range of 1.75 mm to 2.05 mm for item 189 and 190

New clarification added: Clarification No. 62Question  Dear Chief Procurement Officer,Good day!For Lot6  Item#171 #172  #173, it is required: " Medium to fast filtration", meanwhile, it is required: "Filtration speed in the range approx. 30s to 150s", please kindly note that: fast filtration(30-60s), medium filtration(60-120s)  slow filtration(120-150s).So the above specification is Self-contradictory. Please kindly clarify this point. AnswerPlease refer to Amendment No.7, which alignes the filtration speed in the range approx. 30s to 120s

New clarification added: Clarification No. 61Question Dear Unops Team,“ We are a distributor of laboratory equipment based in Mauritius. As per the tender requirements, we understand that an ISO 9001 certificate is expected to be submitted. While we do not currently possess ISO 9001 certification ourselves, we have established internal Standard Operating Procedures. Additionally, we will be providing ISO 9001 certificates from the manufacturers in support of our offer. We would be grateful if you could confirm whether we remain eligible to submit an offer for this tender under these circumstances.” Kind regards,AnswerPlease refer to Clarification No. 60

New amendment added #7: Amenment No. 7In General Tab1. The deadline for clarifications has been updated. In the Documents tab:1. The file 03_v04_Section III_Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678.xlsx is replaced by the file 03_v05_Section III_Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678.xlsx Please see Lots 6 and 7In the v05 files, the new text has been marked with green text while the red strikethrough text corresponds to the deleted text.

New clarification added: Clarification No. 60QuestionDear Unops Team,“ We are a distributor of laboratory equipment based in Mauritius. As per the tender requirements, we understand that an ISO 9001 certificate is expected to be submitted. While we do not currently possess ISO 9001 certification ourselves, we have established internal Standard Operating Procedures. Additionally, we will be providing ISO 9001 certificates from the manufacturers in support of our offer. We would be grateful if you could confirm whether we remain eligible to submit an offer for this tender under these circumstances.” Kind regards,AnswerPlease refer to Section IV Evaluation Criteria, Criteria No. 3.4: Offeror must be ISO9001:2015 certified or have an equivalent quality management certification or system for the management/distribution of medical products.Please note that for a Quality Management System to be considered equivalent it must be Certified by a Conformity Assessment Body

New clarification added: Clarification No. 59Question Dear STOPTB procurement team,Kindly clarify the below:Lot 3: What could be the most important parameters to be met, given that medical devices do not fully comply with all parameters. Alternatively, non-medical devices may fully comply.Moreover, since these are new items (unlike those in the previous LTA, which included non-medical models), why are you providing annual purchase quantities for the period from 2020 to Q4 2024?Lot 9:Item 236 - Molecular weight: 166.24 g/mol, but it should be 582.58. Can you please clarify?Item 237 – Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₁₉N₃O₆S₂, but it should be C25H44N14O8; Molecular weight: 403.5 g/mol, but it should be 668.717 g/mol. Can you please clarify?AnswerLot 3 a. All proposed products should comply with the technical specifications outlined in the tender.Lot 3 b. The purchase quantities listed for 2020 to 2024 reflect historical procurement of autoclaves. This data is shared for reference only, to help estimate potential demand, even though the current tender may include updated models.Lot 9Item 236. Please refer to Amendemnt No.6 document 03_v04_Section III_Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678, which includes the update of the molecular weight of 582.58 g/molItem 237. Please refer to Amendemnt No.6 document 03_v04_Section III_Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678, which includes the update of the molecular formula C₂₄H₄₂N₁₄O₈·H₂SO₄ and the udate of the molecular weight of 752.8 g/mol

New clarification added: Clarification No. 58QuestionAs Horizontal Autoclave [with pre-vacuum] ~90 L requirment, we want to know whether 100L is acceptable because 90L need to be customized producted，1 unit quantity is too small to be acceptable.AnswerThe chamber capacity must be 85 to 95L as indicated in technical specifications number 1: Horizontal benchtop Autoclave (~90 L - 85 to 95L) chamber capacity) is used for the sterilization of solid and liquid materials and waste for and from medical diagnostic laboratories with high temperature, hot steam and pressure. It is considered a medical device.In terms of the quantity, the supplier must be able to fulfill a UNOPS/StopTB-GDF order for one (1) unit of measure (MOQ = 1) if necessary to serve a country

New clarification added: Clarification No. 57QuestionDear procurement team,please provide clarifcation on below:Lot 5, item 123:Product name says: Storage plastic box for PCR tubes 0.2 ml. Product Technical Specifications says: Storage box with lid for 0.2 ml Cryogenic tubes. Please clarify what is requested on this postions, PCR tubes or cryo tubes. Standard PCR tubes 0.2 mL are designed for thermal cycling, but are not safe or suitable for cryogenic storage. 0,2ml cryogenic tubes with Built-in drain holes, capacity 81 tubes that withstand low temperatures of -196°C are rare and hardly to be found on the market . Are cryogenic tubes without Built-in drain holes, other than low temperatures of -196°C and 81 tubes capacity acceptable?AnswerPlease refer to Amendemnt No.6 document 03_v04_Section III_Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678, which includes the update of the GDF Product name and the deletion of the technical spceicication number 4: Built-in drain holes 

New clarification added: Clarification No. 56Question Dear  procurement team,could you please provide clarification on below:Lot 6: item 144: Please clarify if polystyrene is a suitable material for this item. Please be informed that polysteyrene is rigid and cannot be used to manufacture items that require flexibility for use, a more appropraite material would be Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), kindly inform if this is an acceptable amendment to the requirements.item 145: Please clarify if polystyrene is a suitable material for this item. Please be informed that polysteyrene is rigid and cannot be used to manufacture items that require flexibility for use, a more appropraite material would be Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), kindly inform if this is an acceptable amendment to the requirements.item 146: Please clarify if polystyrene is a suitable material for this item. Please be informed that polysteyrene is rigid and cannot be used to manufacture items that require flexibility for use, a more appropraite material would be Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), kindly inform if this is an acceptable amendment to the requirementsitem 147: Please clarify if polystyrene is a suitable material for this item. Please be informed that polysteyrene is rigid and cannot be used to manufacture items that require flexibility for use, a more appropraite material would be Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), kindly inform if this is an acceptable amendment to the requirements.item 148: Kindly clarify if the item is meant to conform to either Standard 8655 ISO, DIN or EN norm?item 149: The total volume based on the specification is 1.25ml (not 12.5ml), please specifiy if you meant 1.25 ml or 12.5 ml. Additionally, kindly clarify if the item is meant ot conform to either Standard 8655 ISO, DIN or EN norm?item 156: Please specifiy if you are requesting for the screw thread to be internal or external. Additionally, cryovials are usually not individually wrapped from prudction, such a specific requirement would have to be requested directly from the OEM, If so kindly confirm if a custom production will be required for this item.item 157: After extensive market research we determined that Cryovials with Push caps + individually wrapped are not standardly produced - it would have to be a customized production. Could you please clarify what type of 2ml cryotube is requested. Conical base or self standing? Additionally Please specifiy if you are requesting for the screw thread to be internal or external.item 158: Please specifiy if you are requesting for the screw thread to be internal or external threadeditem 159: 'Please specifiy if you are requesting for the screw thread to be internal or external threadeditem 167: The DURAN glass tubes and Caps can also be supplied separately in these specifications. Please clarify if supplying in this format is acceptable for this tenderitem 168: Please specifiy if you are requesting for a 96-well 0.2 ml Plate or Rack?Additionally please clarify if a 2 year warranty is applicable for this item? Consumable laboratory items are not commonly supplied with warrantiesAnswerItem 144 to 147: Please refer to Amendemnt No. 6 document 03_v04_Section III_Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678, Column D: "Product Technical Specifications: Minimum Requirements"Item 148: Please refer to the technical specification number 9: Standards applied: Conforming to DIN EN ISO 8655. The Sterile Combitips 5 ml conform to the DIN EN ISO 8655 standard, which governs the performance and quality of liquid dispensing equipment.Item 149a: Please refer to the technical specification number 5. Volume 12,5 ml and numberItem 149b. Please refer to Amendemnt No. 6 document 03_v04_Section III_Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678, Column D: "Product Technical Specifications: Minimum Requirements", which includes the update of the Dispensing volume range: 2,5 ml to 12,5 mlItem 149 c: Please refer to the technical specification number 9. Standards applied: Conforming to DIN EN ISO 8655. The Sterile Combitips 12,5 ml conform to the DIN EN ISO 8655 standard, which governs the performance and quality of liquid dispensing equipment.Item 156a. Sterile cryogenic vials are with external thread screw caps. Please refer to Amendemnt 6 document 03_v04_Section III_Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678, Column D: "Product Technical Specifications: Minimum Requirements"Item 156b. Please refer to Amendemnt No. 6 document 03_v04_Section III_Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678, Column D: "Product Technical Specifications: Minimum Requirements"Item 157a. Please refer to Amendemnt No.6 document 03_v04_Section III_Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678, Column D: "Product Technical Specifications: Minimum Requirements"Item 157b. The vial base design is not restricted, as long as all required specifications are metItem 157c. The screw threads are not applicable for this product, as the requested product is a push cap.Item 158 and Item 159: The cryovials are with external thread screw caps. Please refer to Amendemnt 6 document 03_v04_Section III_Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678, Column D: "Product Technical Specifications: Minimum Requirements"Item 167: The tubes and their corresponding screw caps must be delivered together, not separately. Please refer to technical specification number 1: 'Culture tubes with screw cap 20 ml, suitable for high temperature applicationsItem 168a:In this context, "plate" refers to a rack or holder for up to 96 individual 0.2 ml and 0.5 ml PCR tubes. The terms are used interchangeably here168b: In accordance with our general standard warranty terms, a minimum two-year warranty is required for all supplied items to cover any manufacturing defects or material deficiencies. 

New clarification added: Clarification No. 55QuestionDear  procurement team,could you please provide clarification on below:Lot 1:item 1: Would a working plate of size 160 mm be acceptable? Would a stirring speed to 1250 rpm be acceptable?item 2: Would Flow rate adjustable 10 ml/min to 800 ml/min be acceptable?item 4: Please confirm if you are looking for an overhead stirrer or overhead shaker for test tubes.item 9: Would it be acceptable if the full battery capacity is sufficient for at least 500 aspirations and 10000 dispensing steps?item 14: Please explain: Compliance: CSA, Certified biocontainment, as this seems to refer more on biosefety cabinets and fume hoods, not on centrifuges.AnswerLot 1Item 1a: A working plate size of 160 mm is acceptable, as it slightly exceeds the specified range but provides added surface area without affecting performance.Item 1b. A stirring speed of 1250 rpm is not acceptable, as it falls short of the required 1500 rpm and may limit performance in high-agitation applications.Item 2: Flow rate of 10–800 ml/min is not acceptable, as it does not meet the required range around 100–1000 ml/min and reduces the device's performance.Item 4: Please refer to technical specification number1. Overhead stirrer for test tubes for simultaneous mixing of two racks with up to 10 x 50 ml centrifugation tubes each.Item 9: Battery capacity for 500 aspirations and 10,000 dispensing steps is not acceptable, as it falls short of the required 2000 pipetting cycles, reducing the device's overall performance.Item 14: CSA compliance" refers to certification for electrical safety and overall equipment standards. As for "Certified biocontainment," while typically used for biosafety cabinets, in this case, it refers to aerosol-tight rotors and lids designed to prevent the release of hazardous aerosols during centrifugation as an optimal requirement. 

New amendment added #6: Amenment No. 6n the Documents tab:1. The file 03_v03_Section III_Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678.xlsx is replaced by the file 03_v04_Section III_Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678.xlsx 2.  The file 03_v03_Section III_Form D_Financial_Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678.xlsx is replaced by the file 03_v04_Section III_Form C_Form D_Financial_Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678.xlsx Please seeIn the v04 files, the new text has been marked with green text while the red strikethrough text corresponds to the deleted text. 

New clarification added: Clarification No. 54QuestionHope this message finds you well. regarding the autoclave lot are the products with item No . 58, 59 ,60, 61, 62 to be used in combination with the 57th product?thank youAnswerCorrect, the items: 58, 59 ,60, 61, 62 are to be used with item number 57: Vertical Autoclave for waste and lab goods (with pre-vacuum) ~80 L

New clarification added: Clarification No. 53Question Dear Evaluation Team,The specifications for the autoclaves include the following standards: DIN EN ISO 14937, EN ISO 17665, DIN EN 285 :2006, DIN 58946-7These standards relate to autoclaves for medical use. That include, for example, the sterilization of surgical instruments, etc. But the standard for laboratory autoclaves such as pressure vessels should apply here:- 2014/68/EU Pressure Equipment Directive- ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1- China StampGuidelines:- 2014 / 35 / EU Low Voltage Directive- 2014 /30 / EU on electromagnetic compatibility- DIN EN 554, DIN EN 13060 and DIN 58951They include, for example, the exhaust air filtration of biological hazardous substances that arise in the case of TB.Please clarify.Thank you and best regardsAnswerThe standards specified provided a comprehensive framework for sterilization, including installation, validation, assurance and control of autoclaves in a medical set up. Please note that the autoclave are intended to be used in medical laboratories. 

New clarification added: Clarification No. 52Question Dear procurement team,please provide clarifiation on below:Q1for Form E: Performance Statement Form you asked to list at least one client order per year of similar goods for each lot, for the past three years (2022-2024). For Name of Supporting document you require to submit corresponding invoice, final receipt certificate, delivery note, or its equivalent. The contract itself will not be considered as valid.Form H: Checklist Form, # 5 Form E: Performance Statement Form including supporting documents as requested, in the Instructions to name the requested documentation there is stated "For example, if 3 contracts are presented as supporting documents of Form E..." However in the Form E: Performance Statement Form you stated that  "The contract itself will not be considered as valid" for the Supporting documentPlease clarify Instructions to name the requested documentation for point #5. By requested document do you mean Supporting document like corresponding invoice, final receipt certificate, delivery note?For example if bidder will submit corresponding invoice (Annex1), final receipt certificate (Annex2) and delivery note (Annex3) for the same one contract per one year 2022, should bidder name the requested documents as follows.0.5.1_FormE_Annex1_SupplierA0.5.1_FormE_Annex2_SupplierA0.5.1_FormE_Annex3_SupplierAFor example if bidder will submit corresponding invoice (Annex1), final receipt certificate (Annex2) and delivery note (Annex3) for the same one contract per one year 2023, should bidder name the requested documents as follows.0.5.2_FormE_Annex1_SupplierA0.5.2_FormE_Annex2_SupplierA0.5.2_FormE_Annex3_SupplierAFor example if bidder will submit corresponding invoice (Annex1), final receipt certificate (Annex2) and delivery note (Annex3) for the same one contract per one year 2024, should bidder name the requested documents as follows.0.5.3_FormE_Annex1_SupplierA0.5.3_FormE_Annex2_SupplierA0.5.3_FormE_Annex3_SupplierAAnswerQ1: In Form H, a contract is referenced because each order (row) listed in Form E corresponds to a specific contract. However, the contract alone does not serve as evidence of satisfactory delivery; therefore, supporting documents must provide proof of delivery.Your interpretation regarding the naming of documents is correct. Additionally, please list the names of all relevant files for each Order/Contract in the column titled “Name of Supporting Document” in Form E.Q2: Please note that the Financial Offer Details will display after you select which lots you will submit an offer under the tab Lots. Please refer to the section 4.3.6 of the vendor guide available at: https://esourcing.unops.org/#/Help/GuidesQ2: Form D: Financial Proposal Form and any other document related to the Financial offer are required to be submitted in the financial envelope checklist under the Financial Offer Details tab of the eSourcing system. Please check eSourcing system, as there seems to be no option to submit Financial Proposal Form under the Financial Offer Details tab of the eSourcing system.Financial Offer Details on the eSourcing system says 0/0.Please clarify how/where on the UNOPS eSourcing system should bidder submit the Financial offer.Thank youBest regards Katarina 

New clarification added: Clarification No. 51QuestionDear  procurement team,could you please provide clarification on below:Lot 5:Item 125-133, 137:  please note that warranty is not applicable for plastic materials and/or consumables. Please clarify if 2 years warranty is required as not applicable.AnswerLot 5:Item 125-133, 137: In accordance with our general standard warranty terms, a minimum two-year warranty is required for all supplied items to cover any manufacturing defects or material deficiencies.

New clarification added: Clarification No. 50Question Dear Evaluation-Team,we hereby kindly ask you to extend the deadline for submission for two more weeks.Due to public holidays several suppliers/manufacturers are not available which causes delays in the completion of the documentation.Kind regards.AnswerPlease refer to Amendment No. 5 

New clarification added: Clarification No. 49QuestionDear  procurement team,could you please provide clarification on below:Lot 2:item 38: After a thorough market review, we found that no commercially available freezer with a 180-250 L volume meets all the RFQ specifications—especially in terms of temperature performance, stability, and compliance standards.However, several high-quality models with slightly lower or higher capacities fully meet the other critical requirements and are widely used in clinical labs.We kindly request consideration to broaden the volume specification to allow for these compliant and reliable alternatives.item 39: After a thorough market review, we found that no commercially available freezer with a 140–150 L volume meets all the RFQ specifications—especially in terms of low temperature performance, stability, and compliance standards.However, several high-quality models with slightly lower or higher capacities fully meet the other critical requirements and are widely used in clinical labs.We kindly request consideration to broaden the volume specification to allow for these compliant and reliable alternatives.item 40: After a thorough market review, we found that no commercially available freezer with a 140–150 L volume meets all the RFQ specifications—especially in terms of ultra-low temperature performance, stability, and compliance standards.However, several high-quality models with slightly lower or higher capacities fully meet the other critical requirements and are widely used in clinical labs.We kindly request consideration to broaden the volume specification to allow for these compliant and reliable alternatives.item 42: In regards of provided answer, we would like to clarify that the proposed fluorescent UV lamp fully meets the key requirements outlined in the RFQ:Wavelength & Output: Operates at 254 nm with approx. 18 mW/cm² UV radiation level.Durability: Provides a lifetime of ≥8,000 hours, meeting specified longevity.Contamination Control: Designed for clean environments with minimal heat and particle emissions.While Technical Specification #4 mentions UV LED, fluorescent UV lamps at 254 nm remain a validated, effective, and reliable choice for contamination control, offering stable output and proven efficacy in critical applications.We respectfully request reconsideration, as fluorescent lamp aligns with all core functional and compliance criteria.AnswerItem 38:For the capacity, please refer to the Technical Specification number 1:The Freestanding 180 to 250 lt Laboratory refrigerator - upright for storage of chemicals and reagents in clinical laboratory .Item 39For the capacity, please refer to the Technical Specification number 1:Please note that Technical Specification number 1:The 140 to 150 L Laboratory freezer - upright freezer for storage of chemicals and reagents in clinical laboratory at around -20°CItem 40For the capacity, please refer to the Technical Specification number 1: 1 The 140 to 150 L Laboratory freezer - upright freezer for storage of chemicals and reagents in clinical laboratory at around -75°CItem 42:A fluoroscent lamp is not acceptable. As per the technical specifications, a UV LED light source is required due to its longer lifespan, lower heat output, and greater energy efficiency —all critical for consistent performance in PCR workstations 

New clarification added: Clarification No. 48Question  Dear UNOPS Teamwe need a some clarification With the Reference No. RFP/2025/556781.  Is Pakistan eligible to participate in this tender?2. What are the payment and delivery terms?3.What do the terms CPT and FCA refer to in this context?4. What is the procedure for physical inspection?5. Can we submit bids item-wise or lot-wise?6. Is bid security required for this tender? Please clarify.7. Please confirm in which currency we should quote our prices?Answer1) All companies from any country are allowed to participate and will be equally evaluated2) Please refer tosection 5. Price and Payment in Section V_Contract Model_RFP_2025_55678, available in Documents tab in eSourcing3) The requested incoterm is FCA. Please refer to Section III Form D Financial Proposal Form4) Physical inspection refers to a pre-shipment inspection requested by the client or GDF. When the cargo is ready for dispatch, a third-party inspection agency—appointed either by the client or through our process—conducts the inspection to verify that the goods meet the required specifications, quantities, and packaging of the order. The supplier must make the goods available for inspection and facilitate the process as needed prior to dispatch.5) Please refer to Tender particulars tab in eSourcing, section ""Partial proposals"" and Section II, Schedule of Requirements, section 3.2 Proposals6) Please refer to tab Particulars Proposal security.7) Please refer to tab Particulars Proposal currency(ies)

New clarification added: Clarification No. 47Question Dear Procurement Team,can you please clarify the following points:- Item 191: "Withstands liquids temperatures up to at least 160°C". Shouldnt it be "up to at least 60°C"?- Form H point 31: Environmental Impact: valid Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) or Energy Management System (ISO 50001) is listed as Optional but in the Document checklist as mandatory. Can you please advise if the document is optional or mandatory and if one of the two documents will be amended?Answer191: The specification stating that the measuring cylinder should withstand liquid temperatures up to at least 160°C is correct High-quality laboratory-grade polypropylene (PP) can tolerate high temperatures, including autoclaving processes. This ensures the cylinder's suitability for sterilization and high-temperature applications in laboratory settings.- Form H: the document is optional as stated in 03_v02_Section III Returnable Bidding Forms_RFP_2025_55678 Form H . Please refer to Amendment No. 5 Document Checklist

New clarification added: Clarification No. 46QuestionHi UNOPS,Please let me know is this request is related to service agreement purchasing or instrument purchasing ? AnswerThis RFP refers to the provision of General Laboratory Supplies, with related services such as installation and training when applicable. The list of products per Lot is provided in the Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678, available in the Documents tab.

New clarification added: Clarification No. 45QuestionDear procurement team,could you please provide clarification on below:Lot 3:item 52: Please confirm if floor standing Horizontal autoclave is acceptable as autoclaves with volume are usually not benchtop types + Please confirm if Medical Autoclave is requested as the norm EN 285 refers to medical autoclaves.item 62: Pleas confirm if Air compressor recommended by manufacturer for their acutoclaves would be acceptable.Lot 4:item 63: Requested Applied Standard - line 23 EN12980 is applicable for Biosafety Cabinets approved for Food contact, could you please confirm that you really request this standard, or there is a Standard DIN12980 requested? In that case you should request "Cytotoxic Cabinets".item 69: Please clarify requested Pre filter - HEPA pre -filter. There is usually standard pre-filter used for Biosafety cabinets. Description and Technical specification does not correspon, because filter with efficiency 99.99995% is not a HEPA filter but ULPA filter.item 71: Requested Applied Standard - line 23 EN12980 is applicable for Biosafety Cabinets approved for Food contact, could you please confirm that you really request this standard, or there is a Standard DIN12980 requested? In that case you should request "Cytotoxic Cabinets".item 77: Please clarify requested Pre filter - HEPA pre -filter. There is usually standard pre-filter used for Biosafety cabinets. Description and Technical specification does not correspon, because filter with efficiency 99.99995% is not a HEPA filter but ULPA filter.item 79: Requested Applied Standard - line 23 EN12980 is applicable for Biosafety Cabinets approved for Food contact, could you please confirm that you really request this standard, or there is a Standard DIN12980 requested? In that case you should request "Cytotoxic Cabinets".item 85: Please clarify requested Pre filter - HEPA pre -filter. There is usually standard pre-filter used for Biosafety cabinets. Description and Technical specification does not correspon, because filter with efficiency 99.99995% is not a HEPA filter but ULPA filter.item 87: Requested Applied Standard - line 23 EN12980 is applicable for Biosafety Cabinets approved for Food contact, could you please confirm that you really request this standard, or there is a Standard DIN12980 requested? In that case you should request "Cytotoxic Cabinets".item 94: 'Requested Applied Standard - line 23 EN12980 is applicable for Biosafety Cabinets approved for Food contact, could you please confirm that you really request this standard, or there is a Standard DIN12980 requested? In that case you should request "Cytotoxic Cabinets".item 101: Requested Applied Standard - line 23 EN12980 is applicable for Biosafety Cabinets approved for Food contact, could you please confirm that you really request this standard, or there is a Standard DIN12980 requested? In that case you should request "Cytotoxic Cabinets".AnswerLot 3:item 52a The item 52, the Horizontal Autoclave with a single door for waste and lab goods (with pre-vacuum) ~90 L is a benchtop equipmentItem 52b. Regarding classification as a medical autoclave: Yes, a medical-grade autoclave is required. The reference to EN 285 confirms that the equipment must comply with standards applicable to sterilizers used in medical and healthcare environments. The autoclave should therefore be designed, tested, and certified according to the norms specified, including EN 285, EN ISO 17665, and DIN EN ISO 14937.item 62: An air compressor recommended by the autoclave manufacturer may be acceptable, provided it fully meets all technical specifications outlined in the tender, including those related to performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.Lot 4:item 63: Please refer to the Amendment No.5 document 03_v03_Section III_Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678, Column D: "Product Technical Specifications: Minimum Requirements"item 69: Please refer to Amendment N. 5, document 03_v03_Section III_Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678, Column D: "Product Technical Specifications: Minimum Requirements", which includes the specification for Hepa H14 filters with ≥ 99.995% efficiency (MPPs), compliant with EN 1822item 71: Please refer to the Amendment No.5 document 03_v03_Section III_Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678, Column D: "Product Technical Specifications: Minimum Requirements"item 77: Please refer to Amendment N. 5, document 03_v03_Section III_Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678, Column D: "Product Technical Specifications: Minimum Requirements", which includes the specification for Hepa H14 filters with ≥ 99.995% efficiency (MPPs), compliant with EN 1822item 79: Please refer to the Amendment No.5 document 03_v03_Section III_Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678, Column D: "Product Technical Specifications: Minimum Requirements"item 85: Please refer to Amendment N. 5, document 03_v03_Section III_Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678, Column D: "Product Technical Specifications: Minimum Requirements", which includes the specification for Hepa H14 filters with ≥ 99.995% efficiency (MPPs), compliant with EN 1822item 87: Please refer to the Amendment No.5 document 03_v03_Section III_Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678, Column D: "Product Technical Specifications: Minimum Requirements"item 94: Please refer to the Amendment No.5 document 03_v03_Section III_Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678, Column D: "Product Technical Specifications: Minimum Requirements"item 101: Please refer to the Amendment No.5 document 03_v03_Section III_Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678, Column D: "Product Technical Specifications: Minimum Requirements"

New clarification added: Clarification No. 44QuestionDear UNOPS,Please clarify the questions about Lot 4&6:thanks！ LOT 4: BIOSAFETY CABINETS Item NO. 63/71/79/87/94/101Q1:Work-bench partitioned into 2 or 3 easily liftabel and removable sections of stainless steel type 316 or other material of equal or less corrosive quality and identical load-bearing capacity of 50 kg.  Laminar airflow inside the BSC Due to the gaps between 2-3 segmented workbenches, which are prone to bacterial growth and difficult to disinfect, they have been modified in recent years to form a single integrated workbench. Suggest modifying it to a complete workbench. Q2:H14 filters, impermeable for ≥ 99.99995% of particulates of 0.3 µm in diameter according to EN 1822:2009 & EN 12469: 2000 H14 filters, impermeable for ≥ 99.995% of particulates of 0.3 µm in diameter according to EN 1822:2009 & EN 12469: 2000.To improve filtration efficiency, HEPA filter H14 can be changed to ULPA filter U15. The filtration standard of the ultra-high efficiency filter is 99.9995%. Or add U15 option Q3:A HEPA-filter cartridge located under the workbench that is easy for users to access and replace. It filters dust and particles from air, protecting the main filters and extending their lifespan. Users can change the pre-filter cassettes during operation without needing decontamination or special training. The pre filter under the workbench is mainly used to prevent hair and small parts of the testing equipment (such as alcohol swabs) from entering the fan or main filter, which may cause damage to the machine. This component needs to be easy to disinfect and regularly clean, so the HEPA filter cannot be used (it cannot be cleaned and disinfected, and can only be replaced, which increases the cost of future use). Therefore, it is recommended to remove the material requirements for HEPA filters from the pre filter. Suggest modifying it to a washable and disinfectable pre filter (made of mesh sponge, fine metal mesh, etc.) for capturing large particles. It can significantly reduce the subsequent maintenance and usage costs. Q4: Illumination from both sides ensuring equal illumination at all positions of the inner workspace   Lighting ensures uniform illumination at all locations within the workspace. The installation position can be on both sides or on the top of the front of the cabinet. Suggest adding installation location options or removing the requirement for installation location Q5:White light LED illumination (approx. 6000 K) providing at least 950 lux in the middle of the workbench of the cabinet;254 nm UV LED light source and UV radiation level 18 mW/cm² on the work-bench;LED germicidal UV-light source mounted on the front top of the cabinet and all LEDs (white light & UV-C) with ≥ 50'000 hours working life time-time;Due to the fact that the project is targeted at a large number of countries, LED light sources are easy to purchase in developed countries, but not in developing countries, especially LED UV light sources, which incur significant maintenance costs in the future. Suggest adding fluorescent lamp options and removing the requirement for service life. And fluorescent lamps are also mentioned in Article 15 Q6:Three (3)-way lamp switch (fluorescent, UV, off) and light can be dimmed to at least two intensity levels (e.g. ~75%, 100%)The brightness adjustment of fluorescent lamps has no practical significance for use. Most safety cabinets do not have this option, and there is suspicion of a lock label. Suggest changing to Three (3) - way lamp switch (fluorescent, UV, off)  Item NO. 66/67/68;74/75/76;82/83/84;90/91/92Q1: Standards applied: Hepa H14 filters (99,99995% MPPs, according to EN1822Q2: Standards applied: Hepa H14 filters that filters 99,99995% MPPs, according to EN1822, i.e., 99,99995% of particulates with diameters of ≤ 0.3 µmH14 filters, impermeable for ≥ 99.995% of particulates of 0.3 µm in diameter according to EN 1822:2009 & EN 12469: 2000.To improve filtration efficiency, HEPA filter H14 can be changed to ULPA filter U15. The filtration standard of the ultra-high efficiency filter is 99.9995%. Or add U15 option Item NO. 69/77/85/93Q1: Hepa H14 Air pre-filters cartridges for Biosafety cabinet with 3 filters (incl. pre-filter) (4 feet) to filter aerosols, dirt and dust including microorganisms from air to protect the main filters of the BSC and to increase their lifetime;Complete set of Hepa pre-filter cartridges for Biosafety cabinet includes all pre-filters required to efficiently protect the main filters of the BSC during operation of the BSC;Standards applied: Filter Class HEPA H14 according to EN 1822:2009 that filters 99,99995% MPPs, according to EN1822, i.e., 99,99995% of particulates with diameters of ≤ 0.3 µm;Compatible with the GDF Product Named: Materials, sizes, dimensions, sealing gasket, and quality must exactly match the original Hepa exhaust filter of the Biosafety cabinet Class II, 3 filters (4 feet);This product is composed of:  2 complete sets of Hepa pre-filter cartridges The pre filter under the workbench is mainly used to prevent hair and small parts of the testing equipment (such as alcohol swabs) from entering the fan or main filter, which may cause damage to the machine. This component needs to be easy to disinfect and regularly clean, so the HEPA filter cannot be used (it cannot be cleaned and disinfected, and can only be replaced, which increases the cost of future use). Therefore, it is recommended to remove the material requirements for HEPA filters from the pre filter. Suggest modifying it to a washable and disinfectable pre filter (made of mesh sponge, fine metal mesh, etc.) for capturing large particles. It can significantly reduce the subsequent maintenance and usage costs. Item NO. 87/94/101Q1:Biosafety cabinet Class II, 2 filters: exhaust filter, downflow-filter, pre-filter (4 feet) with pre-filter for diagnostic laboratories to protect staff, products, and environment from air-born pathogens potentially released during the work with clinical samples, microbiological cultures, or pathogen suspensions in medical diagnostics laboratoriesThe product name is Biosafety Cabinet Class II, 2 filters. Why are there still three filters (exhaust filter, down filter, pre filter), are they written incorrectly?  LOT 6: LABORATORY CONSUMABLESItem NO. 148/149Q1:Since combitips are specialized tips exclusively designed for Eppendorf pipettors, manufacturers from our country are unable to provide compatible alternatives. May I ask if we can bid only on certain parts of the project?AnswerLOT 4: BIOSAFETY CABINETSPlease refer to Clarification No. 41a and 41bLOT 6: LABORATORY CONSUMABLESItem NO. 148/149Please refer to the first row in Form C: Technical Proposal Form - General Laboratory Supplies Tender -RFP/2025/55678:Offerors MUST offer 100% of GDF’s requested products within a Lot for their Proposal to be considered. Failure to provide a Proposal for a Lot without 100% of GDF’s requested Products will result in the rejection for that Proposal. Please refer to Section II Schedule of Requirements, Section 3.2 for further details. All fields must be completed for the offer to be considered complete." 

New clarification added: Clarification No. 43Question Dear procurement team,We kindly ask you for one-month extension of the submission deadline, until 07.06.2025, due to the high number of clarifications (some still pending from UNOPS side), changes, and ongoing amendments to the solicitation documents, and the overall size and complexity of the tender and its documentation.For tender of such size additional time is needed for the bidders to fully address the updated requirements and ensure a compliant and competitive bid.We appreciate your consideration and look forward to your response.Thank you for your understanding.AnswerPlease refer to Amendment No. 5

New clarification added: Clarification No. 42QuestionDear procurement team,could you please provide clarification on below:Lot 5item 108-112: thermometers of the required measuring ranges meeting all other tender parameters seems to be not available on the market. Are models with different /wider measuring temperature range acceptable to be offered?item 121: is Dispenser pipette with volume range 1 µL – 10 mL acceptable?item 122: electronical dispenser with range of 1µl to 10 ml seems to rare on the market. is Dispenser pipette with volume range 1 µL – 50 mL acceptable?item 135: Please confirm if the stand must be autoclavable as mentionned in point 8, considering that acrylic is not suitable for autoclaving.item 136: Please confirm if the stand must be autoclavable as mentionned in point 8, considering that acrylic is not suitable for autoclaving.item 137: Please confirm if the stand must be autoclavable as mentionned in point 8, considering that acrylic is not suitable for autoclaving.AnswerLot 5item 108-112:Please refer to the measuring range specified in technical specifications provided for items 108-112: in the tender documentation. It is essential that the products offered meet all minimum technical specifications.item 121:Yes, a pipette with a volume range of 1 µL – 10 mL is acceptable, provided that it fully supports accurate dispensing within the required ranges as specified in the technical specifications No. 3Item 122:Yes, a dispenser pipette with a volume range of 1 µL to 50 mL is acceptable, provided that it fully supports accurate dispensing within the required ranges as specified in the technical specifications No. 3Additionaly, please note that a typo has been corrected to mathc technical specifictions (Column D) with the produc name (Column B). Please refer to Amendment No. 5 Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678,Item 135 to 137:Please refer to the Amendment No. 5 document: 03_v03_Section III_Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678

New clarification added: Clarification No. 41bQuestionItem NO. 69/77/85/931. UNOPS: Hepa H14 Air pre-filters cartridges for Biosafety cabinet with 3 filters (incl. pre-filter) (4 feet) to filter aerosols, dirt and dust including microorganisms from air to protect the main filters of the BSC and to increase their lifetime2. UNOPS: Complete set of Hepa pre-filter cartridges for Biosafety cabinet includes all pre-filters required to efficiently protect the main filters of the BSC during operation of the BSC3. UNOPS: Standards applied: Filter Class HEPA H14 according to EN 1822:2009 that filters 99,99995% MPPs, according to EN1822, i.e., 99,99995% of particulates with diameters of ≤ 0.3 µm;4. UNOPS: Compatible with the GDF Product Named: Materials, sizes, dimensions, sealing gasket, and quality must exactly match the original Hepa exhaust filter of the Biosafety cabinet Class II, 3 filters (4 feet)5. UNOPS: This product is composed of:  2 complete sets of Hepa pre-filter cartridges BIDDER: The pre filter under the workbench is mainly used to prevent hair and small parts of the testing equipment (such as alcohol swabs) from entering the fan or main filter, which may cause damage to the machine. This component needs to be easy to disinfect and regularly clean, so the HEPA filter cannot be used (it cannot be cleaned and disinfected, and can only be replaced, which increases the cost of future use). Therefore, it is recommended to remove the material requirements for HEPA filters from the pre filter. Suggest modifying it to a washable and disinfectable pre filter (made of mesh sponge, fine metal mesh, etc.) for capturing large particles. It can significantly reduce the subsequent maintenance and usage costs.  Item NO. 87/94/1011. UNOPS: Biosafety cabinet Class II, 2 filters: exhaust filter, downflow-filter, pre-filter (4 feet) with pre-filter for diagnostic laboratories to protect staff, products, and environment from air-born pathogens potentially released during the work with clinical samples, microbiological cultures, or pathogen suspensions in medical diagnostics laboratoriesBIDDER: The product name is Biosafety Cabinet Class II, 2 filters. Why are there still three filters (exhaust filter, down filter, pre filter), are they written incorrectly?AnswerQ8: Item NO. 69/77/85/931. 2. 3, 4, 5: Washable or reusable materials such as mesh sponge or fine metal mesh do not meet the required filtration standards and are therefore not acceptable. The use of HEPA-grade pre-filters is an intentional and essential part of the design, aimed at protecting and extending the lifespan of the main filters while ensuring the overall biosafety cabinet performance.Q9: Item NO. 87/94/101Kindly note that this correction was incorporated in Amendment No. 3.We kindly recommend referring to the most recent versions of the documents, as the updated file reflecting this correction is available under Amendment No. 5 document 03_v03_Section III_Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678.xlsx

New clarification added: Clarification No. 41bQuestionItem NO. 69/77/85/931. UNOPS: Hepa H14 Air pre-filters cartridges for Biosafety cabinet with 3 filters (incl. pre-filter) (4 feet) to filter aerosols, dirt and dust including microorganisms from air to protect the main filters of the BSC and to increase their lifetime2. UNOPS: Complete set of Hepa pre-filter cartridges for Biosafety cabinet includes all pre-filters required to efficiently protect the main filters of the BSC during operation of the BSC3. UNOPS: Standards applied: Filter Class HEPA H14 according to EN 1822:2009 that filters 99,99995% MPPs, according to EN1822, i.e., 99,99995% of particulates with diameters of ≤ 0.3 µm;4. UNOPS: Compatible with the GDF Product Named: Materials, sizes, dimensions, sealing gasket, and quality must exactly match the original Hepa exhaust filter of the Biosafety cabinet Class II, 3 filters (4 feet)5. UNOPS: This product is composed of:  2 complete sets of Hepa pre-filter cartridges BIDDER: The pre filter under the workbench is mainly used to prevent hair and small parts of the testing equipment (such as alcohol swabs) from entering the fan or main filter, which may cause damage to the machine. This component needs to be easy to disinfect and regularly clean, so the HEPA filter cannot be used (it cannot be cleaned and disinfected, and can only be replaced, which increases the cost of future use). Therefore, it is recommended to remove the material requirements for HEPA filters from the pre filter. Suggest modifying it to a washable and disinfectable pre filter (made of mesh sponge, fine metal mesh, etc.) for capturing large particles. It can significantly reduce the subsequent maintenance and usage costs.  Item NO. 87/94/1011. UNOPS: Biosafety cabinet Class II, 2 filters: exhaust filter, downflow-filter, pre-filter (4 feet) with pre-filter for diagnostic laboratories to protect staff, products, and environment from air-born pathogens potentially released during the work with clinical samples, microbiological cultures, or pathogen suspensions in medical diagnostics laboratoriesBIDDER: The product name is Biosafety Cabinet Class II, 2 filters. Why are there still three filters (exhaust filter, down filter, pre filter), are they written incorrectly?AnswerQ8: Item NO. 69/77/85/931. 2. 3, 4, 5: Washable or reusable materials such as mesh sponge or fine metal mesh do not meet the required filtration standards and are therefore not acceptable. The use of HEPA-grade pre-filters is an intentional and essential part of the design, aimed at protecting and extending the lifespan of the main filters while ensuring the overall biosafety cabinet performance.Q9: Item NO. 87/94/101Kindly note that this correction was incorporated in Amendment No. 3.We kindly recommend referring to the most recent versions of the documents, as the updated file reflecting this correction is available under Amendment No. 5 document 03_v03_Section III_Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678.xlsx

New clarification added: Clarification No. 41aQuestionWith reference to LOT 4 we have following questions and remarks for which we would like to receive your comments.Below UNOPS technical features and our relevant remarks, point by point:Item NO. 63/71/79/87/94/1012. UNOPS: Work-bench partitioned into 2 or 3 easily liftabel and removable sections of stainless steel type 316 or other material of equal or less corrosive quality and identical load-bearing capacity of 50 kg.  Laminar airflow inside the BSC BIDDER: Due to the gaps between 2-3 segmented workbenches, which are prone to bacterial growth and difficult to disinfect, they have been modified in recent years to form a single integrated workbench. Suggest modifying it to a complete workbench. 7. UNOPS: H14 filters, impermeable for ≥ 99.99995% of particulates of 0.3 µm in diameter according to EN 1822:2009 & EN 12469: 2000 BIDDER: H14 filters, impermeable for ≥ 99.995% of particulates of 0.3 µm in diameter according to EN 1822:2009 & EN 12469: 2000.To improve filtration efficiency, HEPA filter H14 can be changed to ULPA filter U15. The filtration standard of the ultra-high efficiency filter is 99.9995%. Or add U15 option 8. UNOPS: A HEPA-filter cartridge located under the workbench that is easy for users to access and replace. It filters dust and particles from air, protecting the main filters and extending their lifespan. Users can change the pre-filter cassettes during operation without needing decontamination or special training. BIDDER: The pre filter under the workbench is mainly used to prevent hair and small parts of the testing equipment (such as alcohol swabs) from entering the fan or main filter, which may cause damage to the machine. This component needs to be easy to disinfect and regularly clean, so the HEPA filter cannot be used (it cannot be cleaned and disinfected, and can only be replaced, which increases the cost of future use). Therefore, it is recommended to remove the material requirements for HEPA filters from the pre filter. Suggest modifying it to a washable and disinfectable pre filter (made of mesh sponge, fine metal mesh, etc.) for capturing large particles. It can significantly reduce the subsequent maintenance and usage costs. 11. UNOPS: Illumination from both sides ensuring equal illumination at all positions of the inner workspace   BIDDER: Lighting ensures uniform illumination at all locations within the workspace. The installation position can be on both sides or on the top of the front of the cabinet. Suggest adding installation location options or removing the requirement for installation location 10. UNOPS: White light LED illumination (approx. 6000 K) providing at least 950 lux in the middle of the workbench of the cabinet12. UNOPS: 254 nm UV LED light source and UV radiation level 18 mW/cm² on the work-bench14. UNOPS: LED germicidal UV-light source mounted on the front top of the cabinet and all LEDs (white light & UV-C) with ≥ 50'000 hours working life time-time;BIDDER: Due to the fact that the project is targeted at a large number of countries, LED light sources are easy to purchase in developed countries, but not in developing countries, especially LED UV light sources, which incur significant maintenance costs in the future. Suggest adding fluorescent lamp options and removing the requirement for service life. And fluorescent lamps are also mentioned in Article 15 15. UNOPS: Three (3)-way lamp switch (fluorescent, UV, off) and light can be dimmed to at least two intensity levels (e.g. ~75%, 100%)BIDDER: The brightness adjustment of fluorescent lamps has no practical significance for use. Most safety cabinets do not have this option, and there is suspicion of a lock label. Suggest changing to Three (3) - way lamp switch (fluorescent, UV, off)  Item NO. 66/67/68;74/75/76;82/83/84;90/91/925. UNOPS: Standards applied: Hepa H14 filters (99,99995% MPPs, according to EN18223. UNOPS: Standards applied: Hepa H14 filters that filters 99,99995% MPPs, according to EN1822, i.e., 99,99995% of particulates with diameters of ≤ 0.3 µmBIDDER: H14 filters, impermeable for ≥ 99.995% of particulates of 0.3 µm in diameter according to EN 1822:2009 & EN 12469: 2000.BIDDER: To improve filtration efficiency, HEPA filter H14 can be changed to ULPA filter U15. The filtration standard of the ultra-high efficiency filter is 99.9995%. Or add U15 option    AnswerQ1 Item NO. 63/71/79/87/94/1012: The technical spcification 2 remains unchanged. This design is intentional and serves important functional purposes, including facilitating cleaning, providing access to the spill trough and underlying components such as pre-filters and drainage systems, and allowing for easier maintenance without compromising biosafety. When properly engineered, the partitioned sections are tightly fitted and sealed, minimizing any risk of microbial contamination.Q2.7: Please refer to Amendment N. 5, Section III_Form C_Technical Proposal Form, Column D: "Product Technical Specifications: Minimum Requirements", which includes the specification for Hepa H14 filters with ≥ 99.995% efficiency (MPPs), compliant with EN 1822Q3. 8: The pre-filter is essential for protecting the main filters and ensuring proper cabinet performance. While washable materials are appreciated, a HEPA filter is required as it effectively captures smaller particles and is necessary to meet the required air filtration standards.Q4. 11: Please refer to Amendment N. 5, Section III_Form C_Technical Proposal Form,Q5. 10, 12, 14:The requirement for LED light sources, including UV-C LED lights, is based on their energy efficiency, durability, and long operational lifespan (≥ 50,000 hours), which helps significantly reduce maintenance needs over time.While fluorescent lighting is mentioned in specification point 15 in the context of a three-way lamp switch (fluorescent, UV, off), this refers to legacy systems and does not override the core requirement. The required lighting technology for both white and UV illumination remains LED, as outlined in technical specifications10, 12, and 14.Q6.15: The intention of including the dimming function is to provide user flexibility—allowing adjustment of light intensity during sensitive laboratory procedures or to help reduce eye strain during prolonged work.As per specifications 10, 12, and 14, the required light source is LED, which inherently supports dimming functionality. Therefore, the dimming requirement specifically applies to LED lighting systems, not to the fluorescent lamps referenced under the legacy switch in specification point 15.Q7. Item NO. 66/67/68;74/75/76;82/83/84;90/91/925 and 3: Please refer to Amendment No. 5 Section III_Form C_Technical Proposal Form, Column D: "Product Technical Specifications: Minimum Requirements", which includes the specification for Hepa H14 filters with ≥ 99.995% efficiency (MPPs), compliant with EN 1822 

New clarification added: Clarification No. 40QuestionDear UNOPS Team,We kindly request a two-week extension for the submission of this LTA. As we are entering the festive season, there are several upcoming public holidays that may impact timelines. Additional time will allow us to prepare a more comprehensive and detailed offer.Additionally, we would appreciate clarification on the following items under Lot 1: Benchtop:Item 12 – Thermoshaker:Could you please confirm whether blocks are required with the unit? If so, which specific block(s) are needed?Item 23 – Thermoblock:What block heater capacity is required—1-block, 2-block, 3-block, or 4-block?Furthermore, as per items 24–27, would these blocks be used simultaneously in the dry bath heater?We appreciate your guidance and look forward to your response.AnswerPlease refer to Amendment No. 5Lot 1Item 12:Yes, one block required with the unit, please refer to technical specification number 10: "This product is composed of: 1x thermoshaker with a heat block, cables, and user's manual."For the capacity of the block, Please refer to technical specification number 5: Capacity of heating block:up to approx. 50 x 1.5 or 2.0 mL reaction vials or 2 x 96-well plates.Item 23Regarding the required block heater capacity, please refer to technical specification number 2 and 15:1.5 mL Modular heating block (96 vials)2.0 mL Modular heating block (96 vials)15 mL Modular heating block (15 vials)50 mL Modular heating block (8 vials)Please also refer to technical specification n° 1 which states "The thermoblock comes without heating blocks. All heating blocks must be submitted separately."Items 24 to 27:Regarding whether these blocks can be used simultaneously in the dry bath heater : Yes, the thermoblock can accommodate multiple modular heating blocks, and these blocks can be used simultaneously in the dry bath heater, as long as the number of blocks does not exceed the thermoblock's capacity to hold and heat them effectively. 

New clarification added: Clarification No. 39QuestionDear procurement team,please provide below clarification:Lot 5,item 119-120: It is difficult to find something with a metal ejector for multichannel pipettes, most of the suppliers have only plastic. Is plastic acceptable?item 143: Platinum-iridium inoculation loops with a 4 mm diameter are not commonly produced because standard microbiological protocols typically use 3 mm or 5 mm loops. As a result, manufacturers do not routinely offer 4 mm versions. This can be offered only as custom solution or made of different material. Please let us know if 5 mm or stainles steel or NiCr is acceptable.Answeritem 119-120:Please refer to the Amendment No.5 Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678, Column D: "Product Technical Specifications: Minimum Requirements"Item 143:As per technical specification number 5, the inoculation loop must be made of platinum or iridium wire. Additionally, the loop size must be 4 mm as per technical specification number 1

New clarification added: Clarification No. 38QuestionDear  procurement team,could you please double check again provided revised 03_v02_Section III_Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678. In the Tab for Lot 7 (VESSELS) except item 179-194, there are item 211-223 that are also part of the Lot 8 (REAGENTS). Please clarify if this is a typo and confirm that Lot 7 is composed of items 179-194 and Lot 8 is composed of items 195 to 223 only.AnswerWe confirm that 03_v02_Section III_Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678 is correct as per below :Lot 7 is composed of items 179-194Lot 8 is composed of items 195 to 223The correction applies to the Form D-Financial_Proposal.Please refer to the corrected file 03_v03_Section III_Form D_Financial_Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678.xlsx included in the Amendment No. 5 

New amendment added #5: Amenment No. 5In General Tab1. The deadline for clarifications has been updated. 2. The deadline has been updated. In the Documents tab:1. The file 03_v02_Section III_Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678.xlsx is replaced by the file 03_v03_Section III_Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678.xlsx  Please see: 2.  The file 03_v02_Section III_Form D_Financial_Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678.xlsx is replaced by the file 03_v03_Section III_Form C_Form D_Financial_Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678.xlsx Please see: In the v03 files, the new text has been marked with green text while the red strikethrough text corresponds to the deleted text.In Document Checklist31 Environmental Impact: valid Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) or Energy Management System (ISO 50001) was corrected to optional.

New clarification added: Clarification No. 37QuestionDear UNOPS Team, I would like to ask if alternative offers for an item can be accepted for this project?Example: 1 item has 2 offers from different brands.Thank you. AnswerPlease refer to Section I Instructions to Offerors, Article 15 Alternative Proposals and Tender Particulas, Alternative proposal: Not accepted. 

New clarification added: Clarification No. 36Question  Dear Sir, kindly advice regarding the final destination of the goods, in case of order where should we deliver the items??note that we are a company located in Palestine AnswerPlease refer to Clarification No. 3

New clarification added: Clarification No. 35QuestionDear Evaluation-Team,Please find our questions below:In General:You have minimum requirements and optimum requirements for the products. If we offer products which fulfills the optimum requirements the price could be much higher than a product which only fulfills minimum requirements. Please let us know what you prefer.Lot 6 - Pos. 144 to 148: You enquired transfer pipettes made of polystyrene with integrated flexible suction-bulb. The material polystyrene is rigid and not very flexible and therefore it is not possible to offer a transfer pipette made of polystyrene with integrated flexible suction-bulb.Please let us know which product is requested: a serological pipette made of polystyrene without integrated flexible suction-bulb or a pasteur pipette made of polyethylene with integrated flexible suction-bulb.AnswerGeneral:Offerors are expected to propose what they consider to be the most competitive option, taking into account that the evaluation will be conducted using a cumulative analysis methodology (70% Technical, 30% Financial), as specified in Section I: Instructions to Bidders. Further details can be found in Section II: Schedule of Requirements (Section 4: RFP Evaluation Process) and in Section IV: Evaluation Criteria, which outlines the evaluation criteria and scoring methodology for RFP_2025_55678.Lot 6- Pos: 144 to 148Regarding the material, please refer to technical specification number 1 for items 144 to 147, which is "made of polystyrene", and technical specification number 3 for item 148, which is made of Polypropylene (PP)Regarding the type of pipette (also known as Pasteur pipettes), please refer to technical specification number 6 (item 144 and 145) and number 5 (item 146 and 147): "with integrated flexible suction-bulb and fine tip".Item 148 refers to the Sterile Combitips 5 ml - not the transfer pipettes. Therefore, it was not considered in the reply. 

New clarification added: Clarification No. 34Question Dear  procurement team,could you please provide clarification on below:Lot 2: item 39: Please let us know if 127 lt net storage volume is acceptableitem 40: Please let us know if 122 lt net storage volume is acceptableitem 42: Please let us know if fluorescent UV lamp is accepted.Lot 1:item 7: Would an electric sterilizer with sterilization time of 5-7 seconds be acceptable?AnswerLot 2Item 39A net storage volume of 127 L does not meet the required specification for the -20°C laboratory freezer. Please note that Technical Specification 1 mandates a capacity range of 140 to 150 L.Item 40A net storage volume of 127 L does not meet the required specification for the -75°C laboratory freezer. Please note that Technical Specification 1 mandates a capacity range of 140 to 150 LItem 42A fluorescent UV lamp is not acceptable. Please refer to the technical specification number 4, which the light is UV LED light source to ensure compliance with contamination control and durability standards.Lot 1Item 7:An electric sterilizer with a 5–7 second sterilization time is compliant with Technical Specification n°8, which allows for a sterilization period of up to 10 seconds

New clarification added: Clarification No. 33QuestionRegarding Lot 4: BSC 1. Item 70: Do we need to provide the ducting that connects the canopy to the room ventilation system?AnswerRegarding Item 70: Please refer to technical specification point no. 3 under “The Installation includes,” which states:“Connection of device to electricity (if required, connection of hood/canopy to room ventilation system).”This indicates that the provision and installation of ducting must be carried out if it is required by the specific installation site.In some laboratories, ducting is not necessary, as the biosafety cabinet filters and recirculates the air back into the room.In other setups—such as laboratories with strict containment requirements—ducting is required for safety reasons or to meet local biosafety regulations.Therefore, you offer should include the ducting that connects the canopy to the room ventilation system in case the installation site requires such connection.

New clarification added: Clarification No. 32QuestionDear procurement team,please provide calrification on below.Lot 5item 143: Currently, there doesn't appear to be a commercially available platinum-iridium inoculation loop with a 4 mm diameter. Please let us know if 5 mm is acceptableitem 114 - 120 : Please explain what is meant by point 8. Temporary adjustment optionthank youAnswerLot 5:Item 143: The specification refers to platinum or iridium wire 4mm. Therefore, 5mm diameter is not acceptable.Items 114- 120: Temporary adjustment option: allows users to temporarily adjust the pipette's volume setting for specific tasks, providing flexibility. The adjustment can be changed as needed and does not permanently affect the pipette’s volume configuration. 

New clarification added: Clarification No. 31QuestionDear eSourcing Team, We have a few questions about LOT 6, items # 144 - 147 (transfer pipettes), namely:1. Could you elaborate if the specified volume requirements refer to the total pipette volume, the draw volume, or the volume of the graduated part of the pipette? 2. The vast majority of transfer pipettes on the market are made of polyethylene, which is more durable, chemically resistant and suitable for reuse and recycling, compared to polystyrene, which is the minimum spec in the RFQ. Will polyethylene be accepted as a material for these items?3. How is the approximate length of the transfer pipettes going to be evaluated - what deviations from this number are acceptable, and can the pipettes be shorter, longer or both?Best regards, AnswerLot 6: items # 144 - 1471. The volume requirement of 3 ml or 5mL in column B and Column D Product Technical Specifications: Minimum Requirements" No. 1, refers to the pipette's ability to draw up and dispense up to 3 ml or 5 mL of liquid. For the volume of the graduated part of the pipette, please refer to Column D Product Technical Specifications: Minimum Requirements" No. 42.  In terms of material, as per the Product Technical Specifications: Minimum Requirements" No. 1, polyethylene is not acceptable3. The specifications state an approximate length of 155 mm. We will still accept an approximate value, allowing for slight deviations in either direction (shorter or longer), as this is a general guideline rather than an exact measurement. 

New clarification added: Clarification No. 30QuestionWhen purchasing equipment for each country, will that be purchase on by LOTs ? Or will be purchase item by item? For example will be purchase all equipments in one Lot, or only necessary equipments in that Lot? We think about that all products may not be necessary in every country.AnswerPurchase Orders will be either for individual item or group of items per country client, based on the requirements of each country client 

New clarification added: Clarification No. 29QuestionDear procurement team,could you please provide clarification on below:Lot 2:item 39: Could you clarify if the automatic defrost system requirement can be waived or revised, given that this feature is rarely available in freezers of this temperature range?item 40: Could you clarify if the automatic defrost system requirement can be waived or revised, considering it is technically unfeasible for this type of freezer?Thank you.AnswerLot 2:item 39: The automatic defrosting is an optimal requirement. Please refer to Amendment 4item 40: The automatic defrosting is an optimal requirement. Please refer to Amendment 4

New clarification added: Clarification No. 28QuestionDear STOPTB procurement team,Could you please clarify the following points?LOT 1Item 28: Do you have information on the assays/kits the labs will be using?LOT 2Item 42: Do you maybe have information on the assays/kits the labs will be using?LOT 5Item 123: GDF product name says "for PCR tubes 0,2 ml " but the technical specifications says " for 1 to 2 ml tubes". Can you please clarify for which volume are the boxes requested?LOT 9-10Are the analytical standards for the pure drug substance accepted, when other forms cannot be found?Item 231 : Amikacin, can you accept Amikacin Hydrate?ALL ITEMS: For the applicable items, should the MSDS be sufficient for documenting storage conditions and shelf life or would another document be required?FORMSQuestion 1: For Form E (Performance Statement Form) can the same order be used for multiple lots, if applicable, to demonstrate compliance with qualification criteria 3.2 and 3.3?1.1 For proof of delivery, if PDF documentation is not available, would a screenshot of an email be considered sufficient evidence?1.2 Regarding criteria 3.3, does the client order and delivery need to occur in the same calendar year? Or is it acceptable if the client places the order in one year and the delivery happens in the following year?Question 2: In section 3 it is mentioned "If the Offeror offers discounts, they must specify them in Annex 2 or in a separate document bearing their letterhead and signed by an authorized person" Can you please advise on the Annex you refer? Since Annex 2 you provided is the list of countries Thanks in advance!AnswerLOT 1Item 28: Primarily used for molecular biology applicationsLOT 2Item 42: Primarily used for molecular biology applicationsLOT 5Item 123: Please refer to Amendment 4LOT 9-10For lot 9 to 10, please refer to Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678, Column D: "Product Technical Specifications: Minimum Requirements"Item 231: Please refer to Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678, Column D: "Product Technical Specifications: Minimum Requirements"ALL ITEMS: A manufacturer's declaration is required supporting the shelf-life under the specified storage conditions. A safety data sheet cannot be accepted as a sufficient document for this purposeFORMS:Question 1: Yes. All the lots for which the experience is applicable must be indicated in the last column of the table.1.1: Documents in PDF, JPG, or other formats may be accepted, as long as they demonstrate the delivery of the order. As indicated in Form E: For each experience, please submit the corresponding invoice, final receipt certificate, delivery note, or an equivalent document.1.2 It is acceptable if the order and delivery happened in different calendar yearQuestion 2: Please refer to the corrected file 03_v02_Section III Returnable Bidding Forms_RFP_2025_55678, Form D, in Amendment No. 4. 

New clarification added: Clarification No. 27QuestionDear procurement team,Form G: Manufacturer’s Authorization Form is reffering to the below statement. However there is no Clause 4.5 in the General Conditions for Goods. Suppliers require to see Clause 4.5 in the General Conditions for Goods in order they can sign MAF. Please check it this is a typo in the Form G: Manufacturer’s Authorization Form and revised Form G will be provided.QUOTE"We hereby extend our full guarantee and warranty in accordance with Clause 4.5 of the General Conditions for Goods, with respect to the goods offered by the above firm."UNQUOTEThank youAnswerPlease refer to the corrected file 03_v02_Section III Returnable Bidding Forms_RFP_2025_55678, Form G, in Amendment No. 4. 

New clarification added: Clarification No. 26Question Dear procurement team,could you please provide clarification on below:Lot 1:item 4: Do you mean 1 L instead of 1 kg?item 8: Would it be acceptable volume 0,1 to 200 ml?Items 8 to 10 - are they mean for diagnostic medical laboratories? Should they be IVD?Item 18 - is the volume of 200 ml meant as total for 4 x 50 ml tubes?Lot 6:item 144: Is it acceptable to offer items with +5% deviation on graduation and Length?item 145: Is it acceptable to offer items with +5% deviation on graduation and Length?item 146: Is it acceptable to offer items with +5% deviation on graduation and Length?item 147: Is it acceptable to offer items with +5% deviation on graduation and Length?item 158: Do you mean Cryotubes? (Microcentrifuge do not have -196°C tollerance), otherwise please review the specifications.item 159: Do you mean Cryotubes? (Microcentrifuge do not have -196°C tollerance), otherwise please review the specifications.Item 168: Cannot supply PCR holder for 2 seperate tube volumes, please clarify if either 0.2ml or 0.5ml, if both please specifiy how many units of each.Item 175: This product cannot be offered in 20 units, we can offer in packages of 320 units. Please advise if this is acceptable.Thank you in advanceAnswerLot 1:item 4:  the correct specification is 1 kg, not 1 liter. The technical specification referss to the stirrer to be designed to handle a load capacity of approx. 1 kg, which refers to the weight it can support, not the volume.item 8:  Yes, a pipette with a volume range of 0.1 to 200 mL is acceptable because it is capable of accurately measuring a sample of 1 mL.Items 8 to 10: Yes, items 8-10 are meant for use in diagnostic medical laboratories. Furthermore, Items 9 and 10 are IVDs based on use for which they are intended.Item 18: Yes, the 200 ml refers to the total volume of 4 centrifugation tubes, each with a capacity of 50 ml. This means the bucket should be able to hold four (4) 50 ml tubes securely during centrifugationLot 6:item 144: For graduation, as per Product Technical Specifications: Minimum Requirements" No. 4, deviation of 5% is not acceptableFor the lengh, the Product Technical Specifications: Minimum Requirements No. 5 indicates an approximate length, then a +5% deviation will be acceptable.item 145: For graduation, as per Product Technical Specifications: Minimum Requirements" No. 4, deviation of 5% is not acceptableFor the lengh, the Product Technical Specifications: Minimum Requirements No. 5 indicates an approximate length, then a +5% deviation will be acceptable.item 146: For graduation, as per Product Technical Specifications: Minimum Requirements" No. 3, deviation of 5% is not acceptableFor the lengh, the Product Technical Specifications: Minimum Requirements No. 4 indicates an approximate length, then a +5% deviation will be acceptable.item 147: For graduation, as per Product Technical Specifications: Minimum Requirements" No. 3, deviation of 5% is not acceptableFor the lengh, the Product Technical Specifications: Minimum Requirements No. 4 indicates an approximate length, then a +5% deviation will be acceptable.item 158: It is a cryotube. Please refer to Amendment 4item 159: It is a cryotube. Please refer to Amendment 4Item 168: It is 0.2ml. Please refer to Amendment No. 4Item 175: Please offer a pack size as close as possible to the unit of measure requested. Please refer to the document: 02_v00_Section II Schedule of requirements_RFP_2025_55678 section 3.2. Proposals numeral b.

New clarification added: Clarification No. 25QuestionDear procurement team,could you please provide clarification on below:Lot 2:item 36: Could you please let us know if Setting temperature range: +20°C to +80°C, Setting accuracy temperature: 0.1°C, Working temperature range: Min. 10°C above ambient up to +80°C is acceptableitem 41: Could you please clarify if the tank is requested for distiled water or for tap water.item 42: Could you please check point 4 from the requirments. 50000 hours working lifetime is not realistic for an UV lamp, maximum we could identify is 9000 hours. Is this acceptable?Lot 5:item 123: Product name says "Storage plastic box for PCR tubes 0.2 ml". Product Technical Specifications: "Storage box with lid for 1 to 2 ml Cryogenic tubes". Please clarify if box for 0,2ml or 1-2ml is requireditem 129: Would be a HDPE coated wire rack also acceptable?item 134: please clarify if the rack is for 20 mm or 16 mm tubes (product name states 20 mm whereas product tech specs 16 mm)Thank you in advanceAnswerLot 2:item 36: For Setting temperature range, the Product Technical Specifications Minimum Requirements indicates an approximate, then a +20°C to +80°C will be acceptable.For Temperature accuracy, as per the Product Technical Specifications Minimum Requirements No. 7, 0.1°C will be acceptableFor Working temperature range, the Product Technical Specifications: Minimum Requirements indicates an approximate, then a Min. 10°C above ambient up to +80° will be acceptable.item 41: The built-in tank is for the distilled wateritem 42: It is ≥ 8000 hours. Please refer to Amendment No. 4Lot 5:item 123: It is 0.2ml. Please refer to Amendment No. 4item 129: In terms of material, as per the Product Technical Specifications: Minimum Requirements" No. 2, HPDE coated wire is not acceptable.item 134: It is 20 mm. Please refer to Amendment No. 4 

New clarification added: Clarification No. 24QuestionDear procurement team,reffering to Form C_Technical Proposal Form, column "Product specific Test Report as per applicable Standards specified in the product technical specification requirements (Column E and / or Column F)", please note that there is no information in the column F. Column F is empty. Are you reffering to the applicable Standards specified in the product technical specification requirements  Column D and/or Column E? Please clearly specify what exact applicable Standards are your reffeing to, if there is more standards mentioned. Furthermore Test Report is supposed to be not applicable for all standards and/or items. Please provide more details what is exactly is meant by Test Report as per applicable Standards.thank youAnswerThe standards specified in the product technical specification requirements are listed in Column D and/or Column E. Please refer to Amendment No. 4.The test reports are meant to demonstrate compliance to the standards applied and is specifically mentioned for the particular item/product Technical Specifications

New amendment added #4: Amenment No. 4In the Documents tab:1. The file 03_v01_Section III Returnable Bidding Forms_RFP_2025_55678.xlsx is replaced by the file 03_v02_Section III Returnable Bidding Forms_RFP_2025_55678.xlsx2. The file 03_v01_Section III_Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678.xlsx is replaced by the file 03_v02_Section III_Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678.xlsx  Please see:All lots: Column AFLot 2: items 39, 40, 42Lot 5: items 123, 134, Lot 6: 158, 159, 1683. The file 03_v01_Section III_Form D_Financial_Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678.xlsx is replaced by the file 03_v02_Section III_Form C_Form D_Financial_Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678.xlsx Please see Lot 6: 158, 159, 168In the v02 files, the new text has been marked with green text while the red strikethrough text corresponds to the deleted text. 

New clarification added: Clarification No. 23QuestionDear procurement team,reffering to Form C_Technical Proposal Form, column "If Yes, please provide the Expiry Date of the DoC (DD/MM/YYYY)", please note that Declaration of Conformity (DoC) usually does not have a specified expiry date. Please clarify what date is bidder supposed to provide in this column.thank youAnswerIt is noted that some DoCs may not have validity dates, depending on the manufacturer's quality management system requirements; however, the DoC must be in compliance with regulatory, IMDRF, or ISO 17050 guidelines.If the DoC does not have a validity date please fill with "N/A"

New clarification added: Clarification No. 22QuestionDear team,We would like to inquire, in the event that we are awarded the contract, what would be the delivery address for the invoice? Will it be delivered along with the goods, or will it be sent to the UNOPS headquarters in a specific country?AnswerPlease refer to the document 05_v00_Section V_Contract Model_RFP_2025_55678 ANNEX 1: Special Conditions No. 1 Clause 5.1, Annex 2

New clarification added: Clarification No. 21QuestionDear procurement team,will UNOPS accept 5% deviation on the technical parameters of the required product technical specification?Thank you.AnswerUNOPS/StopTB-GDF will not accept any deviation on the minimum requirements for product technical specifications. Please refer to Section II Schedule of Requirements, Section 4.3.1 for technical evaluation, and Section IV Evaluation Criteria Section 6.1 Technical Proposal score.

New clarification added: Clarification No. 20Question I hope this message finds you well.I am writing to seek clarification regarding the delivery terms for the goods. We would like to confirm whether the goods need to be delivered to a nominated freight forwarder located within our country, or if we are required to arrange delivery to an international freight forwarder?Could you kindly confirm whether the freight forwarder which will be mention in the PO (as per clause 5.1 annex 2) will be based in Pakistan or if we need to coordinate delivery for international shipping? Additionally, if there are any specific instructions or destinations outside of Pakistan, please provide further details.Your prompt response will help ensure that we meet the delivery requirements as per your expectations.Thank you for your cooperation.AnswerThe delivery of the Goods will be to the FCA Delivery point from the awarded Offeror indicated in the Form D Financial Proposal Form. UNOPS/Stop-TB will coordinate the arrangements with the freight forwarders.Please refer to Section V, Annex 1.

New clarification added: Clarification No. 19QuestionDear Bid Commitee,We are currently reviewing the tender documentation and would like to seek clarification regarding the eligibility criteria outlined in the RFP. The document states that the bidder must have consistently been involved in the supply of similar goods during the last three (3) years prior to the RFP submission date (2022 to 2024).Our company has been supplying goods to UN agencies since 2013, although we have not completed any medical supply projects specifically. Given this context, we would like to confirm whether our previous experience qualifies us for consideration in this tender despite not having direct involvement in medical supply projects.AnswerPlease note that to meet qualification criteria 3.2, Offerors must ensure that the experience includes working with International Organizations and that the supplied goods were delivered to Low-income or Lower-middle-income countries.To meet qualification criteria 3.3, the Offerors must list at least one client order per year of similar goods for each lot, for the past three years (2022-2024) for each Lot for which they are submitting an offer.Please note that the experience presented to meet Criterion 3.3 can be different from the experience provided for Criterion 3.2.Please refer to Section III, Returnable Bidding forms, Form E and Section IV Evaluation Criteria, section 3

New clarification added: Clarification No. 18QuestionDear procurement team,please confirm if financial offer can be submitted in EUR currency or only USD is acceptable.Tender documents says that Proposal currency is USD,Tender documents also says that " Prices in the Proposal shall be quoted in the currency(ies) stated in the Tender Particulars section. If applicable, for comparison and evaluation purposes, UNOPS will convert the Proposal prices into USD at the official United Nations rate of exchange in force at the time of the Deadline for Proposal Submission. UNOPS reserves the right not to reject any Proposals submitted in a currency other than the mandatory Proposal currency(ies)."From above tender information we undestand that EUR currecny should be acceptable. ​Form D: Financial Proposal Form says that The financial proposal must be submitted in United States of America Dollars (USD).    Please clarify what currency is acceptable.Thank you in advance.AnswerAs per Tender Particulars, the mandatory currency of the tender is USD.In addition to the paragraph from Article 17 of Section I – Tender Particulars quoted in your question, please also consider the second part of the referenced article, quoted below:UNOPS may accept Proposals submitted in another currency than stated above if the Offeror confirms during clarification of Proposals in writing that it will accept a contract issued in the mandatory Proposal currency and that for conversion the official United Nations operational rate of exchange of the day of RFP deadline as stated in the Tender Particulars section shall apply. Regardless of the currency of the Proposals received, the contract will always be issued, and subsequent payments will be made in the mandatory Proposal currency above. 

New clarification added: Clarification No. 18QuestionDear procurement team,please confirm if financial offer can be submitted in EUR currency or only USD is acceptable.Tender documents says that Proposal currency is USD,Tender documents also says that " Prices in the Proposal shall be quoted in the currency(ies) stated in the Tender Particulars section. If applicable, for comparison and evaluation purposes, UNOPS will convert the Proposal prices into USD at the official United Nations rate of exchange in force at the time of the Deadline for Proposal Submission. UNOPS reserves the right not to reject any Proposals submitted in a currency other than the mandatory Proposal currency(ies)."From above tender information we undestand that EUR currecny should be acceptable. ​Form D: Financial Proposal Form says that The financial proposal must be submitted in United States of America Dollars (USD).    Please clarify what currency is acceptable.Thank you in advance.AnswerAs per Tender Particulars, the mandatory currency of the tender is USD.In addition to the paragraph from Article 17 of Section I – Tender Particulars quoted in your question, please also consider the second part of the referenced article, quoted below:UNOPS may accept Proposals submitted in another currency than stated above if the Offeror confirms during clarification of Proposals in writing that it will accept a contract issued in the mandatory Proposal currency and that for conversion the official United Nations operational rate of exchange of the day of RFP deadline as stated in the Tender Particulars section shall apply. Regardless of the currency of the Proposals received, the contract will always be issued, and subsequent payments will be made in the mandatory Proposal currency above. 

New clarification added: Clarification No. 17Question  Hi UNOPS,In order to negotiate price, can we know the Quantity to be quoted?AnswerPlease refer to Clarifications No.5 and No. 11 as well as Section II, Schedule of Requirements, Section 3.5 

New clarification added: Clarification No. 16Question  Hi UNOPS:1. Can we know which item was foucsiong for which countries? 2. Who is doing the Installation and services of other countries instruments ? 3. Order whould be quoted to bidder or manufactuer ?4. Please specify the delivery location Answer1. As stated in Section 2 of Section II, Schedule of Requirements, the objective of this RFP is to select and contract eligible suppliers for the provision of quality-assured products for TB diagnostics via the GDF Catalogue. UNOPS/StopTB-GDF can not provide the data requested. Please refer to Section II, Schedule of Requirements, section 3.5.2. Awarded Offeror must be able to provide installation and training, when required, in any country where UNOPS/StopTB-GDF will supply the product.3. Orders will be placed with the awarded Offeror.4. Please refer to Clarification No. 3 and Section II, Schedule of Requirements Section 3.5

New clarification added: Clarification No. 15QuestionIn order to negotiate price, can we know the Quantity to be quoted?AnswerPlease refer to Clarifications No.5 and No. 11 as well as Section II, Schedule of Requirements, Section 3.5

New clarification added: Clarification No. 14Question1) Are companies from any country allowed to participate and will be equally evaluated with local suppliers?2) what is the required delivery incoterms?3) What are the destiatnions/countries of these items?4) Will UNOPS do customs clearance and pay all VAT/TAX/customs fees for all imported items?5) Will those lots be awarded for different suppliers or just one supplier?6) Is it mandatory to offer prices for all lots or it is allowed to price one or two lots ?7) Will you order all quantities in one order for each lot as one patch order or quantities per lot will be split in multiple patch order per lot?Answer1) All companies from any country are allowed to participate and will be equally evaluated2) The requested incoterm is FCA. Please refer to Section III Form D Financial Proposal Form3) Please refer to Clarification No. 3 and Section II, Schedule of Requirements Section 3.5.4) The requested incoterm is FCA. Please refer to Section III Form D Financial Proposal Form. UNOPS/StopTB-GDF will manage the supply of the offered products to countries.5) Please refer to Section II, Schedule of Requirements, section 4.5 Award process.6) Please refer to Tender particulars tab in eSourcing, section "Partial proposals" and Section II, Schedule of Requirements, section 3.2 Proposals7) As stated in section 2 of Section II, Schedule of Requirements, the objective of this RFP is to select and contract eligible suppliers for the provision of quality-assured products for TB diagnostics via the GDF Catalogue. Therefore, UNOPS/StopTB-GDF will place orders with awarded Offeror upon receipt of procurement requests from GDF's clients. 

New clarification added: Clarification No. 14Question1) Are companies from any country allowed to participate and will be equally evaluated with local suppliers?2) what is the required delivery incoterms?3) What are the destiatnions/countries of these items?4) Will UNOPS do customs clearance and pay all VAT/TAX/customs fees for all imported items?5) Will those lots be awarded for different suppliers or just one supplier?6) Is it mandatory to offer prices for all lots or it is allowed to price one or two lots ?7) Will you order all quantities in one order for each lot as one patch order or quantities per lot will be split in multiple patch order per lot?Answer1) All companies from any country are allowed to participate and will be equally evaluated2) The requested incoterm is FCA. Please refer to Section III Form D Financial Proposal Form3) Please refer to Clarification No. 3 and Section II, Schedule of Requirements Section 3.5.4) The requested incoterm is FCA. Please refer to Section III Form D Financial Proposal Form. UNOPS/StopTB-GDF will manage the supply of the offered products to countries.5) Please refer to Section II, Schedule of Requirements, section 4.5 Award process.6) Please refer to Tender particulars tab in eSourcing, section "Partial proposals" and Section II, Schedule of Requirements, section 3.2 Proposals7) As stated in section 2 of Section II, Schedule of Requirements, the objective of this RFP is to select and contract eligible suppliers for the provision of quality-assured products for TB diagnostics via the GDF Catalogue. Therefore, UNOPS/StopTB-GDF will place orders with awarded Offeror upon receipt of procurement requests from GDF's clients. 

New clarification added: Clarification No. 13QuestionDear procurement team,reffering to UNOPS answer for Clarification No. 4, there is mentioned "formal communication must be presented, outlining the scope of activities between the Legal Manufacturer and the OEM, as well as providing the applicable QMS relevant to the specific product category" . Could you please explain and provide clarification on details of “formal communication” and what exactly is meant by it. What is bidder supposed to provide/submit here.Thank you!AnswerA formal communication means a letter duly signed by an authorized representative of the Legal Manufacturer outlining the scope of activities between the Legal Manufacturer and the OEM

New clarification added: Clarification No. 12QuestionDear Sir / Madam, in regards the lot 4,question1from item 63 to item 86 is referring to a 3 filter BSC cabinet class II (column B) and it refers to downflow filter, exhaust filter and prefilter of the Hepa filter (as mentioned in column D). However in the items from 86 to 107 is referring to 2 filter BSC cabinet class II (column B) while in the requirements of column D is still referrring to the same 3 filters (downflow filter, exhaust filter and prefilter of the Hepa filter). could you please clarify the case? do we assume a change in the column D in items from 86 to 107?question 2in main items (63, 71 and 79, do we understand correctly that the accesories listed separately need to be included in the main item right? for example items 64 to 69 need to be listed separately but also included in the main item 63. Similarly items 72 to 77 need to also included in item 71, and items 80 to 85 need to be included in item 79. question 3:for items 70, 78 and 86, could you please define the number of units to be installed? or is it a price per equipement? what about the training.? could you please define how many people and or how many locations will require to proviade a training?Is there any defined country or location?thank you AnswerReply to question1:Please refer to the corrected file 03_v01_Section III_Form C_Technical_Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678.xlsx included in the Amendment No. 3.Reply to question 2:Please see that each line / item has a different cost, and the Product Technical Specification (Column D) includes a point stating: 'This product is composed of,' which must be followed. The main product stands alone, with the option to add as many accessories as neededReply to question3:a. Number of units to be installed? As stated in Section 2 of Section II, Schedule of Requirements, section 3.5.c UNOPS/StopTB-GDF cannot provide forecasts or guarantee quantities to be purchased per product and country for the period of the LTA resulting of this RFP.b. Price per equipement? Correct, the price is per item / linec. What about the training.? For the installation and training for the Biosafety cabinets, please refer to items: 70, 78, 86, 93, 100 and 107.d. How many people: For products that require installation and training services, the offeror is requested to provide the most competitive global unit price for these services.e. How many locations will require to proviade a training? As stated in Section 2 of Section II, Schedule of Requirements, section 3.5.c UNOPS/StopTB-GDF cannot provide forecasts or guarantee quantities to be purchased per product and country for the period of the LTA resulting of this RFP.f. Is there any defined country or location? As stated in Section 2 of Section II, Schedule of Requirements, the objective of this RFP is to select and contract eligible suppliers for the provision of quality-assured products for TB diagnostics via the GDF Catalogue. Annex 2 presents the list of countries where GDF has made deliveries of TB diagnostics and medical devices products up to 2024.Please also see that the objective of the Long Term Agreement (LTA) is to ensure worldwide coverage.

New amendment added #3: Amendment No. 3In the Documents tab:1. The file 03_v00_Section III_Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678.xlsx is replaced by the file 03_v01_Section III_Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678.xlsx Please see the changes in: Lot 4 BSCIn the v01 files, the new text has been marked with green text while the red strikethrough text corresponds to the deleted text.

New clarification added: Clarification No. 11Question Is it possible for UNOPS/StopTB-GDF to provide the usual order (PO) size for consumables?There is a significant difference in pricing whether the supplier has to ship 500 or 500,000 units per PO.Knowing the usual order size will allow bidders to optimize the MOQ and pricing, which will benefit UNOPS/StopTB-GDF.AnswerUNOPS/StopTB-GDF supplies more than 160 countries worldwide with very different volumes depending on the size and needs of each country for the item(s) requested in this RFP. It is therefore impossible to give a usual order (PO) size per item. In terms of MOQ, the supplier must be able to fulfill a UNOPS/StopTB-GDF order for one (1) unit of measure (MOQ = 1) if necessary to serve a country. In terms of price, the supplier is encouraged to offer the best affordable and sustainable Global price per item, regardless of the PO size, to ensure equitable access to products for countries of all sizes. However, the supplier is also authorized to offer volume-based discounts in a separate document, as indicated in Section II, Schedule of Requirements, Form D Financial Proposal Form. 

New clarification added: Clarification No. 10Question Dear i am Dilawar Ali Mughal from ChemzScientific  Pakistan,Dear concern Can we participate in your tender just for Pakistan.AnswerAs stated in Section 2 of Section II, Schedule of Requirements, the objective of this RFP is to select and contract eligible suppliers for the provision of quality-assured products for TB diagnostics via the GDF Catalogue. Annex 2 presents the list of countries where GDF has made deliveries of TB diagnostics and medical devices products up to 2024.Please also see that the objective of the Long Term Agreement (LTA) is to ensure worldwide coverage.

New clarification added: Clarification No. 9Question Sans oublié la traduction en français des autres documents .enfin de nous permettre de composer l'offre.merciAnswerThe language of the tender is English. Please refer to Tender Particulars tab in eSourcing.

New clarification added: Clarification No. 8QuestionOnt peut avoir les documents exigé en français ?Exemple de document :( instructions au soumissionnaire )AnswerThe language of the tender is English. Please refer to Tender Particulars tab in eSourcing. 

New clarification added: Clarification No. 7QuestionDaer procurement team,excel file "03_v00_Section III_Form C_Technical Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678" is on protected sheet and it is not posbbile to modify it (for example add line /column). In case wee need to offer accessory (additional item) to the main item we need to add additional line. Could you please share this excel file as unprotected sheet in order bidder can modify it if necessarry. Otherwise please clarify how is bidder supposed to quote for /add additional item line in this file.Thank you in advance.AnswerPlease note that Form C must not be modified. Offerors are required to provide information only for the list of GDF products/items requested in each lot. It is not permitted to add lines or columns in the table.For products/items that require accessories, designated lines have already been included in the table. For example, in Lot 4, items 64 to 70 correspond to the accessories for item 63. 

New clarification added: Clarification No. 6Question Dear procurement team,Please confirm that only item 179-194 are part of the Lot 7 (MEASURING VESSELS). Could you please double check atttachment "03_v00_Section III_Form D_Financial_Proposal Form". In the Tab for Lot 7 (VESSELS) except item 179-194, there are item 211-223 that are also part of the Lot 8 (REAGENTS). Please clarify if this is a typo and provide updated atttachment "03_v00_Section III_Form D_Financial_Proposal Form".Thank you.Answer:We confirm that:Lot 7 is composed of items 179-194Lot 8 is composed of items 195 to 223Please refer to the corrected file 03_v01_Section III_Form D_Financial_Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678.xlsx included in the Amendment No. 2

New clarification added: Clarification No. 5QuestionDear UNOPS, Please clarify the questions on the below topics:Lead time:Kindly clarify the requirements for lead time? We want to understand if keeping stocks will be a requirement to service the needs.Quantities/ LTA holders:Kindly clarify whether the quantities stated are the total quantities per year and how many LTA holder UNOPS plans to award.AnswerLead time:The delivery lead time is defined from the date the supplier acknowledges / signs a UNOPS/StopTB-GDF's Purchase order (PO) to the date the goods from the supplier are ready for shipment at FCA point of pick up by UNOPS freight forwarders. Please provide the lead time for each product offered. The lead time will be evaluated as specified in Section 6.2 of Section IV - Evaluation Criteria. There is no requirement to keep stocks, but the supplier may decide to keep stock to decrease the lead time.Quantities/LTA holders:UNOPS/StopTB-GDF is not able to provide the quantities to be purchased during the contract period. As stated in Section 2 of Section II - Schedule of Requirements, the objective of this RFP is for UNOPS/StopTB-GDF to select and contract suppliers for the supply of quality-assured general laboratory supplies to its clients via the GDF Catalogue. Annex 1 provides only for information the annual quantities purchased by UNOPS/StopTB-GDF per requested product over the past four years (2020 to 2024). Please be aware that items marked as "NEW" have not been part of the GDF's catalogue in the past and will be included in the GDF catalog as a New products offered.Regarding the number of LTA holders, please refer to Section 4.5 - Award Process of Section II - Schedule of Requirements..

New clarification added: Clarification No. 4Question Dear procurement team,we kindly ask you to provide clarification regarding Manufacturer’s Authorization Form (MAF). In case many of our privat label items are produced by OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturer) on behalf of us (we are legal manufacturer), is it enough to provide our MAF or is it necessary to provide MAF of each OEM? If so, is UNOPS open to sign a disclosure agreement?Thank you.Best regards,AnswerIn the event that the offeror is the Legal Manufacturer but there is another entity involved, such as an OEM, this must be declared in Form C. Additionally, a formal communication must be presented, outlining the scope of activities between the Legal Manufacturer and the OEM, as well as providing the applicable QMS relevant to the specific product category. Please refer to Amendment No. 2.Regarding your question about signing a disclosure agreement, please note that UNOPS does not enter into such agreements as part of the procurement process.

New amendment added #2: Amendment No. 2In the Documents tab:1. The file 03_v00_Section III Returnable Bidding Forms_RFP_2025_55678.pdf is replaced by the file 03_v01_Section III Returnable Bidding Forms_RFP_2025_55678. Please see changes in Form G.2. The file 03_v00_Section III_Form D_Financial_Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678.xlsx is replaced by the file 03_v01_Section III_Form D_Financial_Proposal Form_RFP_2025_55678.xlsx Please see the changes in: Lot 7 Measuring vesselsIn the v01 files the new text has been marked with green text 

New clarification added: Clarification No. 3QuestionDear Partner,Good day.Thank you for allowing us to participate to this tender. Could you please clarify where does the equipment have to be delivery to which countries individually ? Some requested countries are on red-list where we cannot bid and traning/installtion services pricing needs are related to end-destination, we need to get these precise information from your end.Thank you in advance for your feedback and best regardAnswerAs stated in Section 2 of Section II, Schedule of Requirements, the objective of this RFP is to select and contract eligible suppliers for the provision of quality-assured products for TB diagnostics via the GDF Catalogue. Annex 2 presents the list of countries where GDF has made deliveries of TB diagnostics and medical devices products up to 2024. The objective of the LTA is to ensure worldwide coverage.Please note that in Question 8 of the questionnaire, you are required to indicate any countries where your organization cannot deliver, along with the reasons for such limitations.For products that require installation and training services, the offeror is requested to provide the most competitive global unit price for these services.

New clarification added: Clarification No. 2QuestionGood day,The Schedule of Requirements mentions an Annex 2, but there isn't anything under the documents section.Please could you provide the annex so that we can see the list of countries.AnswerPlease refer to Amendment No.1

New clarification added: Clarification No. 1QuestionHi UNOPS team,It seems that Annex 2 ( list of countries to which GDF have made deliveries of TB diagnostics and medical products up to Q4) is not available to download. Can you please share it?Many thanks,AnswerPlease refer to Amendment No.1

New amendment added #1: Amendment No. 1In the Documents tab:The file 06_v00_Annex 1_Sales data General Lab supplies is replaced by the file 06_v01_Annex 1_Sales data General Lab suppliesThe file 07_v00_Annex 2 Countries with deliveries was added.