Supply of Laboratory Equipment (Part XXX: Steam sterilizer Autoclave75 l.)) for the Committee for Sanitary-Epidemiological Welfare and Public Health (SES) of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
UNOPS
Supply of Laboratory Equipment (Part XXX: Steam sterilizer Autoclave75 l.)) for the Committee for Sanitary-Epidemiological Welfare and Public Health (SES) of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Invitation to bid
Reference:
ITB/2025/56983
Beneficiary countries or territories:
Uzbekistan
Registration level:
Basic
Published on:
10-Apr-2025
Deadline on:
15-May-2025 07:00 0.00
Description
This ITB refers to the Supply of Laboratory Equipment (Part XXX: Steam sterilizer (Autoclave) (75 l.)) for the Committee for Sanitary-Epidemiological Welfare and Public Health (SES) of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The requirement consists of 1 items:
Item #1 Steam sterilizer Autoclave, 75 l.- 164 units;
Note to Bidders: The Bidders must offer 100% of the quantities specified for each item.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Interested vendors must respond to this tender using the UNOPS eSourcing system, via the UNGM portal. In order to access the full UNOPS tender details, request clarifications on the tender, and submit a vendor response to a tender using the system, vendors need to be registered as a UNOPS vendor at the UNGM portal and be logged into UNGM. For guidance on how to register on UNGM and submit responses to UNOPS tenders in the UNOPS eSourcing system, please refer to the user guide and other resources available at: https://esourcing.unops.org/#/Help/Guides
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Item #1 Steam sterilizer Autoclave, 75 l.- 164 units;
Note to Bidders: The Bidders must offer 100% of the quantities specified for each item.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Interested vendors must respond to this tender using the UNOPS eSourcing system, via the UNGM portal. In order to access the full UNOPS tender details, request clarifications on the tender, and submit a vendor response to a tender using the system, vendors need to be registered as a UNOPS vendor at the UNGM portal and be logged into UNGM. For guidance on how to register on UNGM and submit responses to UNOPS tenders in the UNOPS eSourcing system, please refer to the user guide and other resources available at: https://esourcing.unops.org/#/Help/Guides
Interested in improving your knowledge of what UNOPS procures, how we procure and how to become a vendor to supply to our organization? Learn more about our free online course on “Doing business with UNOPS” here
This tender has been posted through the UNOPS eSourcing system. / Cet avis a été publié au moyen du système eSourcing de l'UNOPS. / Esta licitación ha sido publicada usando el sistema eSourcing de UNOPS. Vendor Guide / Guide pour Fournisseurs / Guíra para Proveedores: https://esourcing.unops.org/#/Help/Guides
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This procurement opportunity integrates considerations for at least one sustainability indicator. However, it does not meet the requirements to be considered sustainable.
Prevention of pollution
Environmental
The tender contains sustainability considerations for the prevention of polluting emissions to air, solid waste to land and discharges to water.
Examples:
EMS, waste management and wastewater management.
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42281508
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Steam autoclaves or sterilizers
42281509
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Sterilization containers or trays
42281519
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Needle sterilizers
42281521
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Sterilization sets
42281530
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Steam autoclave or sterilizer accessories
New clarification added: Q20: Please clarify if the deadline for bid submission is to be extended untill 15 May 2025. A20: Please be advised that the deadline for bid submission has been extended until 15 May 2025.
Edited on:
06-May-2025 13:32
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webservice@unops.org
New amendment added #2: The ITB has been further amended in order to:1) replace the document titled "Section_III_Returnable_Bidding_Forms_Form D_ Technical Bid Form" with the document titled "Section_III_Returnable_Bidding_Forms_Form D_ Technical Bid Form_REV1_06MAY25" that introduces (in red font) amendment in technical requirement line #13 and additional technical requirement line F1;2) replace the document titled "Section_II_Schedule_of_Requirements" with the document titled "Section_II_Schedule_of_Requirements_REV1_06MAY25" that introduces (in red font) additional certification requirement under clause Section II.2C-Product Certification.
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06-May-2025 13:25
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Q19: Since these are devices operating under pressure, due to the inadequate quality of the autoclave chamber - there have already been cases in Uzbekistan where laboratory employees have received serious injuries. The autoclave chambers could not withstand the pressure and explosions occurred when the chamber ruptured. Based on the amount of equipment purchased, we ask you to consider the possibility of including the requirement for a valid CE-PED Eurepean Pressure Vessel Certificate and ASME American Pressure Vessel Certificate in the project requirement. A19: ITB_2025_56983_Section_III_Returnable_Bidding_Forms_Form D_ Technical Bid Form will be updated to address this point and will be uploaded to the current ITB. The following requirement will be added: "The Bidder shall provide a certificate confirming that the equipment is designed and manufactured according to applicable safety standards for pressure equipment such as PED (Pressure Equipment Directive) or ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) or an equivalent standard."
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06-May-2025 12:54
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Q18:Reference is made to tehcnical requirement line # 3 "Autoclave with manual control", please clarify whether a micro-computer controlled autoclave would be acceptable? A18:The requirement “Autoclave with manual control” is intended to ensure operational simplicity, reliability and ease of maintenance in settings with limited technical support. Therefore, autoclaves that are fully controlled by micro-computers or automated systems are not acceptable in the current ITB. The offered model must have manual controls at least for key parameters such as chamber and jacket pressure/temperature, without reliance on microprocessor-based automation.
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06-May-2025 12:44
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Q17:Reference is made to tehcnical requirement line # 8 "Isolated sterilisation chamber", please advise if the chamber should be isolated from water and heating tube? A17: The term "isolated sterilization chamber" refers to the design requirement that the chamber be physically separated from direct contact with either the water reservoir or the heating elements. Steam generation must occur outside the chamber, through a jacketed system such as one from which steam is introduced into the chamber via manually controlled valve.
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06-May-2025 12:38
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Q16: Please clarify whether pre-vacuum function is required in the requested item? A16: Please follow the specified requirements in the ITB_2025_56983_Section_III_Returnable_Bidding_Forms_Form D_ Technical Bid Form. Since manual steam sterilizer is requested the pre-vacuum is not a mandatory function.
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06-May-2025 12:30
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Q15: Clause 1.5 of the draft contract states that "All costs associated with clearance in a customs regime other than IM-40 (Release for free circulation), for example, IM-80 (transit), IM-74 (customs warehouse) or IM-70 (temporary storage), as well as transportation and storage in a customs warehouse(s) until all necessary certificates/permits are received and the goods are cleared in IM-40, shall be borne by the Contractor." In this case, the costs of obtaining certificates of conformity (including possible metrological certificates, hygienic certificates, etc.) are borne by the Consignee. We ask you to clarify this clause so that there is no misunderstanding that the costs of processing mentioned import permits could also be transferred to the Contractor. A15: We do confirm that all relevant certificates and permits required for clearance of the imported goods for free circulation is responsibililty of the consignee, except for the certificate(s) of registration for IVDs and MDs in Uzbekistan (if required), obtainment of which is the responsibility of a contractor as stipulated under point 1.3 of Annex III: Schedule of Requirements of the document titled "Section_IV_Contract forms".
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06-May-2025 11:21
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Q14:For successful installation of the Autoclave and compliance with warranty obligations, the following requirements apply:- quality of the supplied water;- pressure of the supplied; water;- power supply;- sewerage for draining waste water/steam. Since, according to the terms of the tender, responsibility for installation and delivery is transferred to the supplier, but at the same time, preparation of the installation site remains with the end user, there is a high probability that the supplier, for reasons beyond its control, will not be able to fulfill its obligations and, accordingly, will not receive payment. Taking into account the above, we ask you to exclude the relationship between the readiness of the site and the possibility of completing the installation work by drawing up a report with the end user on the unreadiness of the installation sites (at which installation sites this will be necessary) and providing a letter of guarantee from the supplier confirming the Supplier's intentions to complete the installation work upon readiness of the installation sites.For this purpose, we ask you to consider the possibility of making a payment (where for reasons beyond the supplier's control it will be impossible to complete the installation work) if:- after 30 days from the date of delivery to the end user, the installation site is not ready;- there is a certificate of unreadiness of the installation sites signed by the supplier and the end user;In addition to consider the warranty period to begin from the date of signing the certificate of unreadiness of the installation sites. A14: We acknowledge the challenges that may arise when the readiness of the installation site, which is the responsibility of the end user, directly impacts the supplier’s ability to complete installation, commissioning, and warranty initiation. Please note that Suppliers are expected to coordinate closely with the end user upon delivery to promptly assess site readiness. Please also see clause IOA Article 5.5 in Annex I: Special Conditions of the Contract Form and clause 1.11. in Annex III: Schedule of Requirements, which outline the balanced payment terms for equipment prior to the performance of related services, as well as procedures for addressiing issues related to the unreadiness of project sites for installation.
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06-May-2025 11:09
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Q13: Reference is made to tehcnical requirement line #18 "One (1) transport trolley with fitting rack for the baskets and buckets". Transport trolley is usually used for the horizontal type of autoclave for easier loading. Could you please confirm if a vertical loading autoclave required within this ITB? A13: Please note that although the autoclave is a vertical type, the trolley is needed to facilitate the safe movement of heavy loads to and from the autoclave, reducing the risk of operator injury and improving overall workflow efficiency in the laboratory.
Edited on:
02-May-2025 14:00
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Q12: Reference is made to tehcnical requirement line # 7 "Sterilization chamber of AISI 316/316L stainless steel or better steel". Will autoclave made of steel SS304 be acceptable? A12: The requirement of line #7 for the chamber material is intentional and based on the superior corrosion resistance and long-term durability of AISI 316/316L stainless steel under high-temperature, high-humidity environments typically found in sterilization processes. SS304 stainless steel has lower corrosion resistance properties compared to 316/316L, therefore steam sterilizer with the chamber made of SS304 stainless steel is not acceptable in the current ITB.
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02-May-2025 13:52
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Q11: The tender documentation includes a requirement to provide an ISO 14001 (or EMS) certificate confirming that the manufacturer has an environmental management system in place. However, in practice, this standard is not always applied to the production of laboratory equipment, especially when the equipment itself is not associated with hazardous emissions or environmentally sensitive processes. As a result, some manufacturers whose equipment fully complies with the technical specifications may not hold this certificate. Therefore, we kindly ask whether it would be acceptable to submit, as part of the application, an official letter from the manufacturer on company letterhead describing the environmental procedures, internal policies, and practices implemented at the production facility (e.g., waste management, energy efficiency, environmental impact control) as an alternative form of evidence of an environmental management system (ISO 14001 / EMS). A11:An official letter from the manufacturer where environmental procedures, internal policies, and practices implemented throughout the production processes are described (e.g., waste management, energy efficiency, environmental impact control) are acceptable as an alternative form of evidence of an environmental management system ISO 14001 / EMS.
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02-May-2025 13:22
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Q10: Reference is made to technical requirement line #15 "Height not to exceed 1100 mm, width and depth no more than 800 mm" for the requested item. Please clarify if equipment with height of 1180 mm will be acceted. A10:The specified height requirement for the steam sterilizer of "not to exceed 1100 mm" was clearly set by the Client as the maximum requirement to ensure safe and convenient operational access. Unfortunately, a height of 1180 mm exceeds the maximum allowable limit by 80 mm, and cannot be accepted for this tender.
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02-May-2025 13:18
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webservice@unops.org
New amendment added #1: The ITB has been amended in order to extend the deadline for bid submission from 05 May 2025 till 15 May 2025.
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29-Apr-2025 14:20
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Q9:Reference is made to technical requirement line # 13 "At least one (1) thermocouple sensor with stainless steel sheath in the sterilization chamber". For thermal resistance temperature sensor and Thermocouple temperature sensor have same function and same appearance. Thermal resistance temperature sensor is used for 0-150℃ temperature range, and is used for metal that is sensitive to temperature, the thermal resistance temperature sensor has high sensitivity, so for this kind of autoclave, the thermal resistance temperature sensor is more commonly used. It is suggested to modify this technical requirement as follows "At least one (1) Thermal resistance temperature sensor with stainless steel sheath in the sterilization chamber or At least one (1) thermocouple sensor with stainless steel sheath in the sterilization chamber". A9:The technical requirement line #13 will be updated to address this point and will read as follows: "At least one (1) thermocouple sensor with stainless steel sheath or one (1) thermal resistance temperature sensor pt100 or better with stainless steel sheath in the sterilization chamber". The revised document titled "ITB_2025_56983_Section_III_Returnable_Bidding_Forms_Form D_ Technical Bid Form" to be uploaded in the "Document" section of the ITB.
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23-Apr-2025 12:29
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Q8: Please provide final destinations for the equipment in order to calculate the cost of in-country logistics and relevant services requested under this ITB. A8: Please refer to the list provided in the table #3 of Annex III: Schedule of Requirements to the Draft of Contract in the document titled "Section_IV_Contract_forms"
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23-Apr-2025 11:52
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Q7: Reference is made to technical requirement line #7 "220 V ± 10 %, 50/60 Hz:", will an autoclave with power supply AC 380V 50Hz, 3-phase be accepted within this ITB? A7: As per the beneficiary's request, the power supply of steam sterilizer shall comply with 220 V ± 10 %, 50/60 Hz, therefore an autoclave with 380V 50Hz, 3-phase power supply is not acceptable.
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23-Apr-2025 11:22
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Q6: Reference is made to technical requirement line #7 "Sterilization chamber of AISI 316/316L stainless steel or better steel", will an autoclave with sterilization chamber of SUS304? A6:The requirement for the chamber material is intentional and based on the superior corrosion resistance and long-term durability of AISI 316/316L stainless steel under high-temperature, high-humidity environments typically found in sterilization processes. SUS304 stainless steel has lower corrosion resistance properties compared to 316/316L, therefore steam sterilizer with the chamber made of SUS304 stainless steel is not acceptable in the current ITB.
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23-Apr-2025 11:13
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Q5: To ensure submission of proper bids, would it be possible to extend the deadline for bid submission? A5: The ITB will be extended for extra 10 days from 5 May 2025 till 15 May 2025.
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23-Apr-2025 11:02
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Q4:Please clarify whether the requested Form J: Declaration of Conformity should be signed on behalf of bidder? A4: As per the instructions provided in the returnable form J: Declaration of Conformity, the form must be signed by the authorized representative of the manufacturer and his/her name and title to be filled in as well.
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17-Apr-2025 08:23
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Q3: Plese clarify whether the requested sterilizer to be used in a laboratory or a hospital? As per the certificate requirements, it is to be used in hospitals. A3:The item is planned primarily for laboratory use, whereas certain quantity may be utilised in health facilities, therefore relevant ISO cerification is required.
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14-Apr-2025 06:58
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Q2: As per Section III Form D : The awarded bidder is required to provide, where applicable, UNOPS with the hazardous property sheet (MSDS or alike) and documents under which the quality assurance was processed in the Manufacturer’s country, as shown in Operation and Service Manuals, within 2 weeks after award. Please advise if the certificate required? A2:As described, MSDS is required where applicable. In case of sterilisers it is not applicable, therefore not required.
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14-Apr-2025 06:51
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Q1:Please advise if any registration is required on the local level of product(s) requeted in this RFQ? A1: All offered products must be checked for registration requirements through the local agent/representative.
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14-Apr-2025 06:47
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webservice@unops.org