New amendment added #1: Amendment 01The tender is amended with the following changes:1. Deadline of Bid Submission: The deadline of bid submission has been extended to 12th March 2026, 06:00 Hrs UTC (i.e. 16:00 Hrs, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea time)2. Deadline for clarifications: The deadline for submission of clarifications has been extended to 10th March 2026, 06:00 Hrs UTC (i.e. 16:00 Hrs, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea time)All other details of the tender remain unchanged, except as expressly stated in this amendment.

New clarification added: Question 1: We appreciate the opportunity to participate in the Request for Quotation RFQ/2026/61791 for the Provision of Services for the Condition Assessment of Solar Components in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.In order to prepare a responsive and technically sound quotation, we kindly request clarification on the following points:    1.    Equipment DetailsCould UNOPS provide the manufacturer details, model numbers, and rated capacities of the solar panels and inverters currently stored at the DSV warehouse?    2.    Accessories and Balance of System ComponentsApart from the solar panels and inverters, could UNOPS confirm what other accessories are available (e.g., mounting structures, DC cables, combiner boxes, connectors, monitoring devices)?    3.    Testing RequirementsFor the electrical testing of solar panels, does UNOPS expect I-V curve testing to be conducted on all modules, or would statistical sampling be acceptable?    4.    Inverter Functional TestingCould UNOPS confirm whether auxiliary power will be available at the warehouse to facilitate inverter bench testing, or whether the contractor should plan to provide a portable power source?    5.    Warehouse Access and Handling EquipmentWill material handling equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks be available at the DSV warehouse to facilitate safe inspection and movement of panels?6. Please confirm the date and time for site visit before quoting?7. We also request a bid submission deadline extension.Answer 1: Please note the following answers to your quesitons    1.    Equipment DetailsCould UNOPS provide the manufacturer details, model numbers, and rated capacities of the solar panels and inverters currently stored at the DSV warehouse?Answer 1. The equipment are Solar PV systems design - available hardware components PV module: Phono Solar, PS275P- 20/U (Qty: 433)PV inverter: Fronius, PRIMO, 8.2-1 (18)_____________________________    2.    Accessories and Balance of System ComponentsApart from the solar panels and inverters, could UNOPS confirm what other accessories are available (e.g., mounting structures, DC cables, combiner boxes, connectors, monitoring devices)?Answer 2. There are other accessories available in storage, however, are well excluded from this condition assessmentThese are not available for use during the condition assessment.The scope of works is ONLY to assess the Solar Panels and Inverters._____________________________    3.    Testing RequirementsFor the electrical testing of solar panels, does UNOPS expect I-V curve testing to be conducted on all modules, or would statistical sampling be acceptable?Answer 3.  All Modules are to be tested._____________________________    4.    Inverter Functional TestingCould UNOPS confirm whether auxiliary power will be available at the warehouse to facilitate inverter bench testing, or whether the contractor should plan to provide a portable power source?Answer 4. UNOPS will not provide the power source for the assessment, the bidders are expected to make their own arrangements._____________________________    5.    Warehouse Access and Handling EquipmentWill material handling equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks be available at the DSV warehouse to facilitate safe inspection and movement of panels?Answer 5. Yes, Forklifts will be available for use at DSV Warehouse at UNOPS cost._____________________________6. Please confirm the date and time for site visit before quoting?Answer 6. Following your request, a non-mandetory pre-bid site visit will take place on the 11th March 2026, at 10am at the DSV Warehouse in Napanapa, Port Moresby.The UNOPS Contact person will be Giwen Molome on mobile 73759809, send a text/message first prior to calling._____________________________7. We also request a bid submission deadline extension.Answer 7. Your request is presented to the project team. Should an extension be granted, it will be published through UNGM. Meanwhile please make sure to timely submit your bid, in case if the tender is not extended