Supply and Delivery of Health care Facility Laundary Machine (Washing extractor, dryer and ironing machine) for Ministry of Health, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

New clarification added: SirIn your answer today about the installation issues , you answered and i quote you " Please note that the Ministry of Health (MoH) will provide all necessary site-level prerequisites to support the installation and operation of the washer extractor, dryer, and ironing machine at each of the 9 designated locations as per the project agreement with UNOPS. This includes civil works, utility connections (water, drainage, and ventilation), and room readiness as per the supplier’s technical requirements.The requested utility systems are intended exclusively for the specified laundry equipment and not for the general hospital infrastructure. Detailed site information, including floor plans, utility access, and construction scope, will be shared with the awarded supplier during the implementation phase."Unquote In case you insist on the above then we need detailed description of the needed installation accessories Extend the bid due date to 2 weeks from date of initial submission .Accept measured quotation based on pc/sqm as accurate quote can never be done with remote located bidders .Based on the above and in case you need us to offer on time then we kindly ask you to accept offer excluding installaion or commissioning ,this to be launched as a separate package ,thus will reduce bid time ,less cost and more efficient .Dear Vendor,Thank you for your clarification questions please see below our responses;Accessories: Only standard manufacturer-recommended accessories are required to install and operate the equipment. Therefore, your offer should include these accessoriesInstallation Scope: The process is plug-and-play, involving basic connection to existing water, drainage, and ventilation systems. A measured quotation is not required.Bid Deadline: The RFQ has been issued in accordance with our standard bidding period, and the requested equipment is commercially standard. Therefore, the time allocated for bid submission is considered sufficient.Installation Requirement: Offers excluding installation and commissioning will not be accepted, as the tender requires full delivery and installation.Best RegardsUNOPS

New clarification added: Dear Sirs, We are interested in offering and we would like to receive the below clarifications regarding point 1.5 - Utility Requirements:First of all, please confirm that the Bidder has to supply the materials and provide the installation for the water inlet pressure system, ventilation system and drainage system  Consequently, please advise:1.      For the water inlet pressure system, drainage and ventilation system:Please confirm that these systems are to be supplied EXCLUSIVELY for the three machines requested by the tender: washer extractor, dryer & ironing machine, in the 9 different locations where they have to be installed.Please confirm that it is NOT requested for whole hospital. 2.      Reg. water inlet pressure system please confirm which type of water will be supplied to the systems, to say if tap water system, or river water, or from well (take water from underground)?Please confirm this issue. 3.      For the Drainage system, please inform the below:·         Average distance from machine to final building drainage outlet.·         Whether drainage lines should be embedded or surface-mounted.·         Confirmation on floor/wall drain availability. 4.      Have you got a floor plan or drawings of the rooms where the systems are to be installed? 5.      In case of civil works, is the Buyer going to prepare it according to Supplier request? Waiting to hear from you soon,SIATEX SRL Dear Vendor,Thank you for your clarification questions. Please note that the Ministry of Health (MoH) will provide all necessary site-level prerequisites to support the installation and operation of the washer extractor, dryer, and ironing machine at each of the 9 designated locations as per the project agreement with UNOPS. This includes civil works, utility connections (water, drainage, and ventilation), and room readiness as per the supplier’s technical requirements.The requested utility systems are intended exclusively for the specified laundry equipment and not for the general hospital infrastructure. Detailed site information, including floor plans, utility access, and construction scope, will be shared with the awarded supplier during the implementation phase.Best RegardsUNOPS

New clarification added: You stated in the document that the required type of washing machine is Horizontal front loading drum type, and later on, it is also required to have a dehydration function, but the horizontal one does not have a dehydration function. What you want is a washing machine？ which has both dehydration and washing functions.Dear Vendor,Thank you for your clarifiation question. Please note that the required washing machine is a horizontal front-loading drum type, as stated in the technical specifications. The "washing extractor" refers to a machine that is capable of performing both washing and rinsing (spin/dehydration) functions within the same unit. We kindly confirm that the equipment must be horizontal load and must also include a dehydration (spin) function, as this is an essential requirement for the intended application. Best RegardsUNOPS 

New clarification added: Dear Sirs,In Form D, it is requested the below:The following inspections and tests shall be performed: The vendor must have the goods inspected in the manufacturer’s works by a competent authority and submit a test certificate and also a guarantee/warranty certificate that the goods conform to written specifications.Please confirm who has to arrange and pay for the above inspection, if the Bidder or Unops, Thanks for your reply, Best RegardsSiatex srl Dear Vendor,Thank you for your clarification question.Please note that it is the responsibility of the bidder to carry out the inspection of the goods at the manufacturer’s facility, at the bidder’s own cost. This includes engaging a competent authority to conduct the inspection and providing a test certificate along with a guarantee/warranty certificate confirming that the goods conform to the required specifications.Additionally, UNOPS reserves the right to conduct a separate pre-shipment inspection, should it be deemed necessary, to ensure full compliance with the technical and quality requirements.Best RegardsUNOPS

New clarification added: Dear Sir/Madam,1# Laundry MachineThere are two types Laundry Machine used in hospital, one is Washing Extractor machine, the other is Barrier washer extractor.As per the name "Washing Extractor machine" required in Form D, you need is Washing Extractor machine. But there also a parameter "Clinical Purpose" in Form D. So could you clarify which type Laundry Machine​ you really wanted? Washing Extractor machine or Barrier washer extractor?Thanks & Best Regards，Dear Vendor,Thank you for your clarification question, Kindly note our requirement is for a Washer Extractor, as indicated by the item name provided in the form. While we acknowledge that the parameter "Clinical Purpose" is included, it is intended to reflect the general use of the equipment within a healthcare facility, rather than to specify a Barrier Washer Extractor.Therefore, to clarify: The required equipment is a Washing Extractor Machine, not a Barrier Washer Extractor.Best RegardsUNOPS 

New clarification added: Dear Sir,We are interesting to participate this tender, please confirm is any product registration is require i.e EFDADear Vendor,Thank you for your clarification question, kindly note this equipment does not require product registration by EFDA.Best RegardsUNOPS