Re bid_ Procurement of Oxygen Concentrator for Ambulances of Ministry of Health (MoH) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
UNOPS
Re bid_ Procurement of Oxygen Concentrator for Ambulances of Ministry of Health (MoH) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Invitation to bid
Reference:
ITB/2025/57682
Beneficiary countries or territories:
Ethiopia
Registration level:
Basic
Published on:
25-May-2025
Deadline on:
12-Jun-2025 09:00 0.00
Description
The United Nations Office for Project Services , Horn of Africa Multi country office (hereinafter referred to as UNOPS HAMCO) is pleased to invite competent Bidders to submit their respective competitive Bids for the Procurement of Oxygen Concentrator for Ambulances of Ministry of Health (MoH) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in accordance with the UNOPS General Conditions of Contract and “Schedule of Requirements” herein uploaded under file Section II_Schedule of Requirements.
Oxygen Concentrator (Quantity 744)
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Oxygen Concentrator (Quantity 744)
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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This procurement opportunity integrates considerations for at least one sustainability indicator. However, it does not meet the requirements to be considered sustainable.
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Oxygen concentrators
New clarification added: Vendors request for clarification1. Could you please kindly clarify the following technical requirement: • Version before amendment: Pulse flow rate: Setting >1–5 LPM • Version after amendment: Pulse flow rate: Setting >1–5 We are unable to identify any difference between the two versions. Could you kindly confirm what “1–5” refers to in the context of a pulse flow concentrator? UNOPS Response: “1–5” refers to pulse flow rate setting.
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09-Jun-2025 10:18
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Vendors request for clarification1. We would appreciate your clarification regarding the following technical specification:A portable oxygen concentrator designed to deliver oxygen via a pulse dose mechanism, providing humidified oxygen Ideal for patients who require supplemental oxygen typically through an attached nasal cannula, to a patient requiring oxygen therapy.Does “humidified oxygen” in this context mean that the concentrator must be equipped with a humidifier bottle? Would it be acceptable if the offered device does not include a humidification function?UNOPS Response: As stipulated on our schedule of requirment: a portable oxygen concentrator designed to deliver oxygen via a pulse dose mechanism, providing humidified oxygen. Hence, the offered quot should address the humidificaiton funtion.
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09-Jun-2025 10:16
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Vendors' request for clarificationCould you please confirm whether a device offering an oxygen concentration between 87% and 95.5% would be considered acceptable?Answer: Please note our minimum requirment for Oxygen Concentration is 90% at all setting.
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09-Jun-2025 09:48
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Vendors request for clarification1. Regarding local registration with the EFDA after winning the tender, could you kindly clarify whether the registration process must be completed before the equipment is delivered?Answer: Yes, the registration should be completed before the equipment departs from origin.2. Would it affect the customs clearance and entry of the equipment if the registration process has not been completed by the time the equipment is delivered to Ethiopia? Answer: Yes, it affects the clearance process. Hence,vendors should send the equipment only upon our greenlight to dispatch. 3. Also, is there a time limit for local registration?Answer: We are not exactly sure how long the registration could take, but based on past experience, it could be up to two weeks. Best regards,Sinopharm team
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09-Jun-2025 09:44
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New amendment added #3: Following late request for clarification, we have provided response which might need some time to prepare their bid document. Hence, we are extending it from June 9 to June 12, 2025.
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05-Jun-2025 11:07
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: VENDOR REQUESTRegarding concerns in the type of concentrator requested, specifically the use of portable oxygen concentrators (POCs) for ambulances.As you are aware, most POCs operate on a pulse-dose mechanism, delivering oxygen only when they detect an inhalation—typically through the nose. In emergency situations, patients are often semi-conscious or unconscious and may not be breathing effectively, particularly through the nasal passage. This makes it highly unlikely for the POC to detect inhalation and deliver the required oxygen, potentially leading to a critical delay in oxygen therapy.In contrast, oxygen concentrators with a continuous flow mode ensure a steady and reliable oxygen supply, which is crucial for treating patients in critical condition during transport. This feature becomes essential in pre-hospital care scenarios where immediate and consistent oxygen delivery can significantly influence patient outcomes.While the specifications may have been designed with portability in mind. However, for ambulance use, the priority should be clinical effectiveness and reliability. It is vital that the equipment aligns with the real-world challenges encountered in emergency medical servicesGiven this, it would be more suitable if the specifications reflected a requirement for continuous flow concentrators rather than POCs. This would help ensure we deliver the most clinically appropriate equipment for emergency use.Please confirm if a continuous flow option would be acceptable so we can proceed accordingly and supply the proper unit.UNOPS RESPONSE:No, continuous flow option is not acceptable.
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05-Jun-2025 09:02
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webservice@unops.org
New amendment added #2: Based on the repeatitive request from bidders to extend the deadline, considering this is a re-bid, we have considered extending it by 3 days.
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31-May-2025 06:13
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: VENDORS' REQUEST1. In order to explore complying options and due to overlapping international public holidays, we kinldy ask submission extension to June 11, 2025. This will allow us to coordinate with our suppliers and provide a comprehensive offer.2. We kindy request that you consider extending the deadline for the tender by at least one week to allow suppliers sufficient time for thorough preparation.UNOPS RESPONSEWith the objective of providing adquate time to prepare bidding documents, we have considered extending the deadline to June 12, 2025
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30-May-2025 11:00
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: VENDORS' REQUEST1. please give the CE certificate limited to MDR EU 2017/745 or EU MDD 93/42/EEC. As some home used machine also can meet the requirements, but it is machinery CE instead of medical CE certified, the price gap is really large. If you can accept machinery CE? UNOPS RESPONS Thank you for your kind comments and suggestion. However, we appreciate your participation adhering to our certification requirments. VENDORS' REQUEST2. Kindly confirm if we are allowed to offer two options or models that comply with the bid specifications, UNOPS RESPONS As indicated in the bid, ALTERNATE OFFERS are note allowed
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30-May-2025 09:25
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New clarification added: VENDOR REQUEST“ Manufacturer/Product registration document from the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA) OR manufacturer's commitment letter confirming their willingness to register the product with the EFDA if awarded”Is this clause necessary? Will UNOPS delay payment due to this clause? Until the products of the winning bidder obtain EFDA certification.UNOPS RESPONSEPlease note that as part of the national regulatory functions, the authority is expected to register and grant marketing authorization for medical devices. Hence, the process of going through this requirment remains to be mandatory for the winning bidder.
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30-May-2025 09:16
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webservice@unops.org
New amendment added #1: Pulse flow rate: Setting >1-5 had to be amended
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29-May-2025 14:40
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New clarification added: VENDOR'S REQUEST1. We have found that compared with the previous tender, you added the "A portable oxygen concentrator designed to deliver oxygen via a pulse dose mechanism, providing humidified oxygen Ideal for patients who require supplemental oxygen typically through an attached nasal cannula, to a patient requiring oxygen therapy" in the Product Description. We are wondering if you mean that this is an Oxygen Atomization All-in-One Machine?UNOPS RESPONSENo, we need only oxygen concentrator not atomization.
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27-May-2025 09:52
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Please see UNOPS response above
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27-May-2025 09:40
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New clarification added: VENDORS' REQUEST1. We have noted that the tender ‘’ITB/2025/57682 – Re-bid: Procurement of Oxygen Concentrators for Ambulances of the Ministry of Health (MoH), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’’ has been launched following the cancellation of ‘’ITB/2025/56649’’, citing the need to amend the technical specifications and re-bid the tender. However, upon reviewing the updated tender specifications, the only notable change appears to be the ‘’removal of the requirement for the Manufacturer’s ISO 80601-2-69:2020 certificate’’. We kindly request clarification regarding the rationale for removing this requirement. As you are aware, ISO 80601-2-69:2020 - Medical electrical equipment – Part 2-69: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of oxygen concentrator equipment - is internationally recognized for demonstrating that the equipment is safe and fit for its intended medical purpose. This standard is typically required or strongly recommended for obtaining CE marking, FDA clearance, and for participation in international public health procurement tenders. It ensures compliance with essential criteria such as electrical and mechanical safety, oxygen purity, flow rate accuracy, alarm systems, and user instructions. Given its relevance, we would appreciate your clarification on the decision to omit this certification from the revised tender requirements.UNOPS RESPONSE:UNOPS put on the requirement ISO13485 and CE/USFDA which are suffient and implies that the full product quality assurance certification which meets the stringent regulatory requirements.VENDOR'S REQUEST2. As the required product is a Portable Pulse Dose Oxygen Concentrator, the technical specification "Pulse flow rate: Setting >1-5LPM" appears to be suitable only for devices with continous oxygen supply.Could you please clarify whether this specification can be revised to "Pulse Flow Rate：≥1000ML/min at highest setting" or whether a product with the this flow rate would be acceptable?UNOPS RESPONSEPlease see the amended document.Thank you,
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27-May-2025 09:38
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