Establishment of Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the Provision of Local Transportation Services of Solar-Powered Irrigation Equipment for UNOPS Afghanistan

New clarification added: Dear UNOPS Team,We are Karwan Band-E-Amir Transportation & Freight Company, a registered transport company operating nationally and internationally for over a decade. We specialize in cargo transport and logistics services across Afghanistan and neighboring countries. With a proven track record of reliable service and compliance with international standards, we are very interested in participating in this tender opportunity. We believe our experience and operational capacity align with the requirements outlined, and we kindly request your guidance on the next steps to proceed with our submission. We look forward to the opportunity of working with UNOPS.Best regards,  Karwan Band-E-Amir Transportation Company Dear UNOPS Team,UNOPS responseThank you for your interest in doing business with UNOPS and for your message expressing intent to participate in this tender opportunity.Please be advised that all instructions, eligibility criteria, and submission requirements are detailed in the solicitation documents available on the UNOPS eSourcing system. To proceed, you are kindly requested to:1) Access the Tender Documents: Log in to the UNOPS eSourcing portal (https://www.unops.org/eSourcing ) using your company’s registered account.2) Review the Requirements: Carefully review all sections of the tender documents, including the Schedule of Requirements, Evaluation Criteria, and Instructions to Bidders.3) Prepare and Submit Your Bid: Follow the submission instructions provided in the eSourcing system and ensure your quotation is uploaded before the deadline indicated in the solicitation notice. 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 Best regardsUNOPS Procurement Team

New clarification added: Dear Sir or Madam,I hope this email finds you well.We are interested to particatpe in the bidding Process of RFQ Reference Case :  RFQ/2025/59796-Tender title: Establishment of Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the Provision of Local Transportation Services of Solar-Powered Irrigation Equipment for UNOPS Afghanistan,Would you please answer to our questions as below :1-How many trips the trucks will have to each province inculded big trucks,medium trucks and small trucks ?2-Some times the routes will be closed in Salang,In how many days the trucks should deliver the goods to North or North east region ?3-Our Price should be inculded loading and unloading as well as insurance ?Best Regards,MS.Imrana NiaziUNOPS response:Dear bidder,Thank you for your request for clarification. Please find below the responses:1) Please refer to Section II_Schedule for Requirements for the estimated number of trips per truck category for each destination expected over a six-month period. These estimates are provided for planning and comparison purposes only and may be subject to adjustment based on actual operational needs.2) Please refer to Section II – Schedule of Requirements, paragraph 4.4, for further details regarding the type and nature of the expected routes. The most suitable route plan for each transportation requirement will be agreed upon between UNOPS and the vendor prior to the issuance of the Purchase Order.3) As specified in Section II – Schedule of Requirements / Terms of Reference, the awarded vendor shall be responsible for loading the equipment at the UNOPS warehouse, transporting it to the designated locations, and offloading it at the final destinations. The quoted price shall be inclusive of all applicable costs and expenses, including but not limited to road taxes, fuel, labor, vehicle maintenance, insurance, tolls, loading and unloading, and any other operational or incidental expenses required to ensure the full and proper execution of the transportation services.Best regardsUNOPS Procurement Team 

New clarification added: Dear Sir/Madam,Greetings.!We have the following questions regarding the RFQ Reference Case: RFQ/2025/59796 :1-Could you please clarify who is responsible for loading and unloading,UNOPS or the Vendor ?2-In some cases,the big trucks & medium trucks will not be able to travel to some areas especially in Badakhshan,Can we load the goods in small trucks to deliver it to destination ?3-In Schedule of Requirment ( Terms of Reference),The Estimated number of trucks trips/Quantities are mentioned Are the estimated  number of trucks for one month or  for the whole period of contract (6 months ) ?Looking forward to hearing from you.BR,Moh ShaizUNOPS Response,Dear bidder,Thank you for your request for clarification. Please find below the responses:1) As specified in Section II – Schedule of Requirements / Terms of Reference, the awarded vendor shall be responsible for loading the equipment at the UNOPS warehouse, transporting it to the designated locations, and offloading it at the final destinations.The quoted price shall be inclusive of all applicable costs and expenses, including but not limited to road taxes, fuel, labor, vehicle maintenance, insurance, tolls, loading and unloading, and any other operational or incidental expenses required to ensure the full and proper execution of the transportation services.2) Please refer to Section II – Schedule of Requirements, paragraph 4.4, for further details regarding the type and nature of the expected routes. Bidders are required to quote prices for all destinations, based on the truck types specified in Form B – Price Schedule Form. The determination of the most suitable truck type for each transportation requirement will be made by UNOPS prior to the issuance of the Purchase Order. 3) The table included in the Schedule of Requirements illustrates the estimated number of trips expected over a six-month period. These estimates are provided for planning and comparison purposes only and may be subject to adjustment based on actual operational needs.Best regardsUNOPS Procurement Team

New clarification added: Dear Sir/Madam,When we received the documents initially, the file was not openable. We requested clarification and asked for revised documents. However, by the time we received the corrected file, the scheduled pre-bid meeting had already taken place.Unfortunately, we were unable to participate in the pre-bid meeting due to this delay. We are submitting our complaint because UNPOS did not post accessible documents in a timely manner.This is why only one compay participate in the pre-bid meeting because no one had any idea of that there is a pre - bid meeting.Thank you for your attention to this matter.Sincerely,Mohd. Homoyoon UNOPS response:Dear bidder,Thank you for your interest in doing business with UNOPS.Please be reminded that the information about the date and timing of the pre-bid meeting was published together with the tender document package at the same time. As stipulated in the tender document under Particulars, participation in the pre-bid clarification meeting was not mandatory but encouraged.However, we have published the detailed pre-bid meeting minutes and presentation on the same day the meeting was held. Furthermore, please be informed that the deadline for bid submission has been extended until 4 November 2025, and the deadline for clarifications has been extended until 26 October 2025. You are therefore encouraged to submit any requests for clarification, and UNOPS will respond with detailed information.We remain at bidders’ disposal for any clarification needs during the solicitation process within the deadlines set forth in the tender documents. Please be assured that transparency is one of the core principles we adhere to in UNOPS, and we want to assure you that this principle continues to guide all our procurement processes.Sincerly,UNOPS Procurement Team 

New clarification added: Dear bidder,thank you for your feedback. Please be informed that Section I – Instructions to Bidders has been revised (REV1) and re-uploaded to resolve download accessibility issues.best regardsUNOPS Procurement Unit Good afternoon , RFQ_Section I_ Instructions to Bidders is not openable. we are kindly requsting to resend the file.Kindly let us know if you all have any qustions V/rKhalid AUTL  

New amendment added #1: AMENDMENT 1:The tender is hereby amended as follows:1.  The qualification criteria has been revised to clarify the requirement for Joint Venture (JV) entities concerning a business license requirement.The criteria was originally stated as follows:The bidder must possess a valid business license that clearly indicates authorization to provide “transport services” in Afghanistan. A copy of the business license must be submitted along with the bid. In case of a joint venture, at least the lead entity must meet this requirement. Failure to comply will result in the rejection of the bidThe criteria is hereby revised to read as follows:“The bidder must possess a valid business license that clearly indicates authorization to provide ‘transport services’ in Afghanistan. A copy of the business license must be submitted along with the bid. In case of a joint venture, one of the JV entities must meet this requirement. Failure to comply will result in the rejection of the bid.”2.  Deadline for submission has been extended until 04 November 2025; 07:30 UTC (12:00 Kabul time)3.  Deadline for clarifications has been extended until 26 October 2025; 07:30 UTC (12:00 Kabul time)4. Section I – Instructions to Bidders has been revised (REV1) and re-uploaded to resolve download accessibility issues.5. Pre-bid clarification meeting presentation and pre-bid minutes of meeting are uploaded 

New clarification added: Dear bidder,Thank you for your interest in this solicitation and for your questions.Please note that we are not in a position at this stage of the process to determine whether the license your company possesses meets the tender requirements. This verification will be conducted during the evaluation process, based on the documentation submitted with your bid.With regard to your question on Joint Ventures, as stipulated in RFQ Section I – Instructions to Bidders, if a bidder does not have all the expertise required for the provision of the goods and/or services under the contract, they may submit a bid in association with other entities, particularly with an entity located in the country where the goods and/or services are to be provided.Bidders are kindly advised to carefully review all tender criteria and requirements in the solicitation documents, especially in cases where a bid is submitted as a Joint Venture, to ensure that all mandatory conditions are met and properly documented.