Request For Quotation (RFQ) for provision of teleradiology services in Americas Region for Stop TB Partnership, UNOPS - new

New amendment added #2: The bidding and clarifications deadline is extended with 10 days. International certifications relevant to the region are allowed, as per the additional listed details in the General conditions of the tender 

New clarification added: Question: Dear UNOPS Procurement Team,Given that the services are fully remote, involve de-identified data, and do not require patient interaction, we would like to kindly seek clarification on the following:Whether radiologists with recognized international qualifications (e.g., MD Radiodiagnosis, FRCR or equivalent), but not necessarily registered within the specific geographic region, could be considered.Whether it is mandatory to maintain or store teleradiology data within the respective geographic region, or if secure processing and temporary storage outside the region would be acceptable.Whether any region-specific software certifications or compliance requirements (if applicable) need to be considered for the teleradiology platform used.Allowing flexibility on the above may help broaden the pool of qualified experts, enhance competition, and support efficient delivery of high-volume reporting while maintaining quality standards.Answer: Thank you for your question. Following consideration, we are willing to accept radiologists who hold recognised international qualifications in place of regional registration, provided the qualification is relevant to the region in which they are applying. Vendors are encouraged to apply for all regions in which their radiologists hold applicable licences, and vendors may be awarded contracts for multiple regions.The following qualifications are considered acceptable per region:Europe: EDiR (European Diploma in Radiology), FRCR (Royal College of Radiologists, UK), or equivalent national board certification in the regionAmericas: ABR (American Board of Radiology) or FRCPC (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada), or equivalent national board certification in the regionSouth East Asia: MD Radiodiagnosis or DNB Radiodiagnosis (India), or equivalent national board certification in the regionAfrica: Fellowship of the West African College of Surgeons – Radiology (FWACS) or Fellowship of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa – Radiology (FC Rad), or equivalent national board certification in the regionEastern Mediterranean: Arab Board of Radiology or Egyptian Fellowship in Radiology, or equivalent national board certification in the regionWestern Pacific: FRANZCR (Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists), or equivalent national board certification in the regionPlease ensure the qualifications, registration details, and relevant experience of all proposed radiologists are clearly specified in your submission.This will be reflected in an amendment to the RFQ conditions. Best,UNOPS Procurement

New clarification added: Question: Dear UNOPS Procurement Team,We would like to seek further clarification regarding the requirement for radiologists to be registered within specific geographic regions.Given that the scope of work involves fully remote teleradiology services, with:De-identified imaging data,No patient interaction,No country-specific data residency requirements, andCentralized batch-based reporting workflows,We would like to kindly inquire whether UNOPS would consider allowing radiologists who are appropriately qualified, experienced, and internationally licensed (e.g., MD Radiodiagnosis, FRCR, or equivalent), but not necessarily registered within the specific geographic region, to participate in the delivery of services.This approach could:Enhance competition and broaden the pool of qualified experts,Improve scalability for high-volume reporting (up to 15,000 CXRs annually),Maintain quality and compliance through standardized WHO-aligned reporting protocols.We fully understand and respect the importance of regulatory compliance and are happy to ensure that all proposed personnel meet high professional and ethical standards.We would appreciate your guidance on whether this requirement could be considered flexible, or if alternative compliance approaches (e.g., supervision by regionally registered radiologists) would be acceptable.Answer: Thank you for your question. Following consideration, we are willing to accept radiologists who hold recognised international qualifications in place of regional registration, provided the qualification is relevant to the region in which they are applying. Vendors are encouraged to apply for all regions in which their radiologists hold applicable licences, and vendors may be awarded contracts for multiple regions.The following qualifications are considered acceptable per region:Europe: EDiR (European Diploma in Radiology), FRCR (Royal College of Radiologists, UK), or equivalent national board certification in the regionAmericas: ABR (American Board of Radiology) or FRCPC (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada), or equivalent national board certification in the regionSouth East Asia: MD Radiodiagnosis or DNB Radiodiagnosis (India), or equivalent national board certification in the regionAfrica: Fellowship of the West African College of Surgeons – Radiology (FWACS) or Fellowship of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa – Radiology (FC Rad), or equivalent national board certification in the regionEastern Mediterranean: Arab Board of Radiology or Egyptian Fellowship in Radiology, or equivalent national board certification in the regionWestern Pacific: FRANZCR (Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists), or equivalent national board certification in the regionPlease ensure the qualifications, registration details, and relevant experience of all proposed radiologists are clearly specified in your submission.This will be reflected in an amendment to the RFQ conditions. Best,UNOPS Procurement 

New amendment added #1: Extension of the clarifications deadline from 21st to 28th of April.