CANCELLED Construction of a Pharma Grade Warehouse at CMSD, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Tender cancelled on 2026-06-21 13:19 UTC. Following the completion of the evaluation process, it was determined that the prices submitted by all technically compliant bidders exceeded the budget available for this procurement. As no additional funding is available within the approved project budget, the tender has been cancelled. UNOPS appreciates the time and effort invested by all bidders in preparing and submitting their proposals and encourages participation in any future re-tendering process. For any inquiries, please contact Samudika DANANJANI IMBULPE. Email: SamudikaD@unops.org, Phone: Sri Lanka 719290748

New clarification added: Q: Thanks for your clarification and details drawing on Rolling Shutter queries. We are requesting below two clarification on your given specification –Bidder’s Querier: Opening/Closing Speeds mentioned: 0.8 m/sec to 1.5 m/sec, Please confirm if Opening/Closing Speec : 1 m/sec to 1.5 m/sec is Ok or Not?UNOPS response: Yes, confirmed. (Note: 1.0 m/s to 1.5 m/s is acceptable.) Bidder’s Querier: Frame/Side Guide mentioned MS/ SI Section, please confirm if SS Frame/Side Guide is Compiled or not?UNOPS response: No. Please comply with the specification

New clarification added: Q: Could you please clarify whether there is any option to exclude customs duty, VAT, and AIT in the case of importing steel components for this Project?UNOPS response: There is no such option 

New clarification added: Q1) In the case of a Joint Venture (JV), kindly clarify whose name should be the bidder name indicated in the returnable schedules. Should the schedules be submitted under the name of the Lead Partner only, or should the names of both JV partners be included?UNOPS response: The bidder name appearing in the returnable schedules should be the Lead Partner's name (as the entity submitting the bid on behalf of the JV). However please note in the 0.3 Joint Venture Partner Information Form in ITB_Small Work _Section VI_Returnable Schedules, the details of all JV partners must be provided. The Lead Partner remains the designated contact point and authorized representative for the JV throughout the solicitation process and contract executionQ2) 4.1.B Daywork Schedule: In this section - Item description, Rates, Payment schedule (Daily/Weekly/Monthly) are mentioned. How we will consider the items. Please specify.UNOPS response: The details requested in the day work schedule will only be used for the purpose of valuation of variations. Hence, the item selection can be done by the bidder and filling this information is not mandatory.Q3) Civil BoQ: Item No. 80- (Rolling Shutter):          1.  In BOQ shutter thickness mention 6mm, however in market maximum available thickness is 1mm. Please reconfirm the actual thickness.          2.  In previous clarification, a shutter picture was shared with Eye vision panel type shutter. This type of shutter normally made with PVC not by galvanized steel. So please clear about it.          3.  In BOQ qty shutter area mentioned 41.04 sqm, requesting to confirmed shutter qty with measurement. In architectural drawing the door size and position not mentioned clearly. Please not that the measurement being consider clear-open area or upto finished size area.UNOPS Response: Please see this link for the answer

New clarification added: Q: UNOPS has indicated that an NBR VAT Exemption Token/Certificate will be provided for the project. Kindly clarify whether the exemption facility may be utilized by the Contractor for the direct procurement of locally sourced construction raw materials & services (e.g., reinforcement steel, cement, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and other project-related materials and services) from local suppliers, enabling such purchases without payment of VAT by using the VAT Exemption Token/Certificate/SRO and when this NBR VAT Exemption Token/Certificate/SRO will be shared with the nominated client? If applicable, please confirm the procedure and limitations, if any, for using the VAT Exemption Token during procurement.UNOPS answer : VAT exemption facility cannot be utilized for any direct procurement by the contractor. After successful payment for each of the IPC, UNOPS will facilitate the VAT exemption coupon through DGHS to exempt the VAT amount.

New clarification added: Q: Civil_Item N0 82_BoQ Mentined  hydraulic dock leveler of size 2.5–3.0 m × 2.5–3.5 m But in Market maximum available size 2.1m x 3.6m. What we will consider. UNOPS Response: Please consider the design dimensions. The Hydraulic Dock Leveler shall be provided in full compliance with the dimensions and technical requirements specified in the BoQ and Technical Specifications.

New clarification added: Q: We are interested in participating in Tender Ref. ITB/2026/63138. To better understand the site conditions and project requirements, we kindly request permission to conduct a site visit to the project area. Please advise whether a site visit can be arranged and provide the available schedule and contact person detailes, meeting point, and any access or safety requirements.UNOPS answer: Please note that a site visit was already arranged on 8 June 2026. The date, time, and venue details were communicated to all prospective bidders in the Particulars section of the tender document at the time of publication.As all interested bidders were provided with an equal opportunity to attend the scheduled site visit, UNOPS is unable to arrange an additional site visit at this stage. 

New clarification added: Q. Civil BoQ: Item No. 80: Rolling shutter thickness proposed 6mm, but the available shutter thickness at market is 0.9-1.0mm. please clarify it.UNOPS response: Please see this LINK for the answer 

New clarification added: Q. What kind of foam insulation is that in "Blank_BOQ_CMSD Warehouse - Tender_0.2.xlsx" file Civil Item no 77? Is it used under zinc alum color coated profile sheet?UNOPS Response: The mentioned foam insulation refers to roof heat/thermal insulation. It is used to reduce heat transmission through the roof.Generally, this refers to closed-cell PE/XPE foam insulation. It is a type of foam sheet/roll that does not easily absorb water and helps reduce heat transfer.Yes, it is intended to be used under the zinc-alum colour-coated profile sheet. In other words, the zinc-alum colour-coated roof sheet will be on top, and the foam insulation will be installed underneath as part of the roofing system.

New clarification added: Q. Civil BOQ Sl 79: Joint repair width and depth required?UNOPS Response: The joint repair item has been considered for minor joint/crack repair up to 15 mm width and 15 mm depth, including surface preparation, approved joint repair compound/sealant, fiber joint tape where required, cleaning and finishing smooth and flush with the surrounding surface.

New amendment added #1: Amendment No. 01The following provisions of the tender are hereby amended as outlined below:1. Revision of the date of the  Deadline under General section:New submission deadline: 20 June 2026 at 11:00 UTC (5:00 PM Bangladesh time)2. Revision of the date of the Clarifications deadline under General section:New clarifications deadline: 17 June 2026 at 08:00 UTC (2:00 PM Bangladesh time)3. Upload of Pre-Bid Meeting Minutes:Please refer to the file titled “ITB/2026/63138  - PRE-BID MEETING MINUTES_0.2”4. Revision to the BoQ sheetPlease refer to the updated Blank_BOQ_CMSD Warehouse - Tender_0.2.xlsx (Excel version).Preliminary Works (Item No. 13): The percentage for the performance guarantee has been reduced. It now allows a provisional sum to provide and maintain a bank-acceptable performance guarantee equal to 5% of the contract price.Civil Works (Item No. 68): Updated specifications for the supply, fabrication, and installation of built-up sections (up to level-4) from steel plates conforming to ASTM A36 with a minimum yield strength of 250 MPa, including testing costs and primer application.Civil Works (Item No. 69): Updated specifications for the supply and installation of 0.5 mm thick zinc alum color coated profile sheets (durability class 2 with a minimum 10-year warranty) for components such as the roof, walls, and gutters conforming to ASTM A792 (Grade 80, AZM150 gm/m²). Supplier must produce papers proofing the source material (TATA BlueScope, SISCO, Dongbu, or equivalent).Civil Works (Item No. 90): Newly added item for interior super premium acrylic emulsion painting.Civil Works (Item No. 91): Newly added item for exterior premium acrylic emulsion paint.Civil Works (Item No. 92): Newly added item for non-shrink grout to steel column bases.Plumbing (Item No. 1 to 44): Changed quantities for all plumbing items (1–44) as per the amended BOQ. Additionally, uPVC piping can be used for PP-R/uPVC piping if PP-R is unavailable.HVAC (Item No. 16): Newly added item for an "Automatic Control Temperature Monitor for RTU unit".Electrical (Item No. 1.10.4): Newly added item for a "RESIDUAL CURRENT CIRCUIT BREAKER".HVAC (Item No. 9.4): Quantity change only.Fire Protection (Item No. 9): Item description change only; added the line "-6" zone control valve set" to the end of the item description.5. Revision to ITB_Small Work _Section_II_III_IV_V:Under Section II: Evaluation Method and Criteria → 3. Technical Criteria → Part 2: Proposed methodology, approach and implementation plan,2.3 The bid satisfactorily demonstrates that the requirements for insurance will be met, either through demonstrating that the bidder’s insurances comply with the requirements of the ITB (if any), or by providing a confirmation letter that the bidder will effect the required insurances as specified under Schedule 3.11 [Insurance Requirements], if selected.the documentation requirement has been revised as follows: Schedule 4.9 [Insurance Details and Insurances](The requirement for Confirmation letter (or draft policy) from an insurer stating that the required insurance policies will be provided to the bidder, if selected is REMOVED)

New clarification added: QueriesProject: CMSD WarehouseBill No. 01: Preliminary WorkItem 12 (Tree Removal): Is a Forest Department NOC required prior to cutting? Who retains ownership and disposal responsibility for the cut timber, roots, and stumps?Logistics & Restrictions (Site Plan): Are there specific hourly, spatial, or vehicle-weight restrictions within the active CMSD compound for materials delivery, transit-mixers, or heavy structural steel hauling?Bill No. 02: Building Civil WorkItem 1 (C.I. Demolition): Who retains final salvage ownership of the 850 sqm of dismantled C.I. sheets and associated structural roofing members?Item 54 (125 mm Brick Work): Does this item include the premium material and labor costs for the decorative facing brickwork shown on the front façade elevations, or is it strictly for standard internal masonry to receive plaster?Item 89 (Floor Joint Treatment): Please provide the structural cross-section details (backer rod depth/diameter and polyurethane/polysulphide sealant criteria) required for the 135 meters of warehouse flooring traffic joints.Bill No. 03: LPS & System Earthing WorkItem 1.1.1 (Deep Earth Electrodes): The BOQ specifies ten 100-foot-deep sets. Have sub-surface obstructions or high water-table limits been accounted for, and is chemical soil-treatment matrix backfilling (e.g., bentonite) permitted?Bill No. 04: Electrical WorkItems 1.1.1 & 1.1.2 (Conduit Overlap Risk): Do the linear circuit cabling rates under Item 1.1.2 include the embedded PVC pipe costs, or will conduit be paid for exclusively under the standalone piping items in Item 1.1.3?Item 2.6.1 (CCTV System Integration): The item description mandates an industrial rack, backup power units, and fiber-to-RJ45 media converters, but the sub-items only list cameras and NVRs. Must these central components be factored into the individual camera unit rates?Bill No. 05: HVAC WorkItem 1.1 (Rooftop Package AC): Is the integrated 3-stage electric heating coil intended to serve as active, modulated humidity control? If yes, what is the design indoor Relative Humidity (RH) setpoint?Items 2.0–2.3 (Split AC Quantities): There is a unit count mismatch between the wall-mounted fan coil units shown on the architectural floor plans vs. the totals inside the BOQ worksheet. Please provide the verified final quantities.Item 19 (100 mm Sandwich Panels): For the 25-foot clear height storage walls, are the vertical wind-bracing channels and secondary structural steel support frames included inside the panel's square meter rate, or are they paid under a structural steel bill?Item 4.0 (Toilet Exhaust Fan): Is the specified 1-meter flexible pipe included in the unit rate of the fan, or will it be measured and paid under a separate ducting line item?Item 5.0 (Cold Storage AC): What is the exact room operating temperature range (chilling vs. freezing) and detailed sequence of operation required for this cold room system? Usages and Operation Type?Item 6.0 (Room Thermostat): Does this item require a standard temperature thermostat only, or a combined humidistat/humidity sensor?Item 14.0 (Volume Control Dampers): Are these intended for standard air volume balancing or for fire/smoke isolation? If fire-rated, what is the required rating and actuator specification?Bill No. 06: Fire ProtectionItem 9 (Zone Control Valve): The BOQ line item completely omits the valve assembly size. Please confirm the exact size parameter to be considered for pricing.Item 11 (Sprinkler Head): The BOQ specifies a 15 mm (1/2") thread size for a K-Factor 11.2 (K160) head, which engineering standards state requires a 20 mm (3/4") NPT connection. Please confirm the correct thread specification.Fire Pump Set Accessories: The BOQ requires the supply and installation of an inline-type diesel engine-driven fire pump set (1 set). Please confirm if the associated main control panel, fuel storage day tank, structural base plate, suction/discharge valves, and flexible expansion couplers are to be included within this single unit rate, or if they will be broken down separately.External Fire Hydrant Accessories: For the external ground hydrant units (4 sets), please confirm if the cost must include the underlying concrete thrust blocks, surface-level valve box masonry protection, connection fittings, and associated pipeline hardware.Bill No. 07: Fire DetectionDevice Mounting (Cleanroom Criteria): Because this is a pharma-grade warehouse facility, please confirm if flush-concealed stainless-steel plates and cleanroom-approved silicone boundary seals are required for manual call points and sounders.Bill No. 08: Plumbing WorkSanitary Ware (Fixture Count): The plumbing fixture schedules on the layout drawings do not align with the quantities listed in the plumbing BOQ worksheet. Please provide an audited, uniform final fixture count.Generic PP-R Valve Specification (All PP-R Items): It is noted that fully plastic PP-R gate valves are commercially unavailable and technically unreliable for long-term isolation. Is it acceptable to substitute these items across all relevant plumbing pipelines with either a brass-body gate/globe/ball valve configured with factory-molded PP-R union ends, or a full-bore, heavy-duty fusion-welded PP-R ball valve conforming to ISO 15874 / BDS 1877 standards?High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Core-Chamber & Gully Traps: To prevent structural degradation and leakage, please clarify if the underlying heavy-duty concrete foundations, perimeter brickwork encasements, and surface-level cast iron frame covers are fully included within the unit rates of the gully traps and inspection chambers, or if they are measured under the civil works bills.UNOPS response: For the UNOPS reaponse for these queries PLEASE CLICK HERE

New clarification added: Question: For joint Venture Bid, kindly confirmed us whether we need to submit below mentioned document for both partner or only for principal applicant -1.    Company Registration (Incorporation) Document2.    Copy of audited financial statements for the last 3 years OR certified bank statement for the last 3 years3.    Financial Capability – Annual Turnover Declaration Form4.    Organization Structure (Section_VI_Schedule No. 4.5)UNOPS Answer: Both parties of a JV should submit Company Registration (Incorporation) Document,  Copy of audited financial statements for the last 3 years OR certified bank statement for the last 3 years and Financial Capability – Annual Turnover Declaration Form. Please note for Organization Structure (Section_VI_Schedule No. 4.5) you should submit the Organization Structure which you propose for this project. Not individual company structures. Question: In Electrical BOQ, Item No. 1.1.3 (1.1.3.1 to 1.1.3.5) PVC pipe: Pipe size mention up to 40 mm dia. But for some Electrical Cable wiring (like 35 sqmm, 185 sqmm, 240 sqmm NYY Cable) need PVC pipe which size is 50mm, 100 mm & 125 mm respectively. Do we need to add the cost of PVC pipe during estimation of cable price for these 3 size?UNOPS Answer: PVC Conduits for Power Cables:The PVC conduit items listed under BOQ Item No. 1.1.3 (Items 1.1.3.1 to 1.1.3.5) are intended for CCTV, telecommunication, and other ELV system installations.For electrical power cable installations, including 35 sq.mm, 185 sq.mm, and 240 sq.mm NYY cables, the required protective PVC conduits have already been considered within the respective cable installation items. Therefore, no separate BOQ item or additional rate for PVC conduits is required for the installation of these power cables.Question: Fire Pump not consider in BOQ:We have reviewed the both BOQ and drawing and found that no Fire Pump Set has been included in either document. Kindly confirm whether a Fire Pump is already existing at site or it is to be considered within our scope of work. If need to add Fire Pump, Pls share details drawing & specifications.UNOPS Answer: The Fire Pump Set is not included within the current project scope. As indicated in Fire Protection Drawing FPS-IV and the Site Layout Drawing, an existing fire hydrant system is available at the site.The scope of work is limited to providing a connection to the existing fire protection network through the 150 mm diameter connection point shown in the fire protection drawings. Therefore, no new fire pump is required to be included in the BOQ. The Contractor shall connect the proposed fire protection system to the existing fire hydrant network at the designated location as indicated in the approved drawings.Question: 4.1.B Daywork Schedule and4.2 Programme - need to clarify both are same or different?UNOPS Answer: Day work schedule and Programme is different and should be submitted separately. 

New clarification added: Q3. Material Specifications:There appears to be a discrepancy between the material specifications stated in the BoQ and those indicated in the drawings. For example, Item No. 68 in the BoQ specifies built-up sections conforming to ASTM A572, whereas the drawings indicate built-up sections conforming to ASTM A36 Grade 36 or equivalent. Kindly confirm which specification should be followed.UNOPS Response: Please follow the drawing for this particular item. The updated BOQ will be posted as an amendment shortly.Q4. Painting:We have considered standard surface preparation along with one coat of 40-micron DFT Alkyd Grey Oxide Primer. Please confirm whether intermediate and topcoat painting will also be required. If so, kindly provide the paint system specifications, including the paint type and the required dry film thickness (DFT) for each coat.  UNOPS Response: The painting system shall be done in accordance with the Technical Specification and shall comprise:* One (1) coat of anti-corrosive primer on properly prepared steel surfaces. Minimum DFT 40 μm* Two (2) coats of Premium Synthetic Enamel Paint in approved colour. Minimum DFT 80 μm (40 μm for each coat)The enamel paint shall be Berger, Robbialac Super Gloss Synthetic Enamel /Elite Lucky Seven, Asian Apcolite Premium Paint, or approved equivalent as specified in the tender documents.The Contractor shall carry out all necessary surface preparation, cleaning, drying, and application works in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and the Technical Specification. The cost of primer, enamel paint, thinner, labour, equipment, and all incidental works required to complete the painting system shall be deemed included in the quoted rates.Q5. Clarification Request – BOQ Items 5.1 & 5.2 (Cold Storage AC)The BOQ describes the Cold Storage AC as "Duty/Standby" with a quantity of 2 Sets for each item, while the schematic drawing shows a Duty and Standby arrangement for each cold room.For proper rate analysis and uniform pricing by all bidders, kindly clarify whether the quoted rate for one (01) Set shall include:Both Duty and Standby condensing units (i.e., one complete Duty + Standby system); orOne condensing unit only, considering that the BOQ quantity of 2 Sets may collectively satisfy the Duty and Standby requirement shown in the drawing.UNOPS response: It should be noted that in our BOQ, as described, a single set consists of one indoor unit, one outdoor unit, and one control panel. These three components form one complete set. The duty and standby designation will be finalized during installation, at which time we will explicitly identify which unit is on duty and which is on standby. Since the set is priced as a complete unit, we ask all bidders to quote based on this definition, ensuring consistency in their pricing approach.

New clarification added: Q2. There are two sections for uploading a CV1. CV of proposed key personnels2. Schedule 0.5 [Format for Resume of proposed key personnel]Could you please clarify the difference between these two documentsA2. Pleease note same informations should be reflected in both forms. 

New clarification added: Q1. We respectfully request an extension of the bid submission deadline by 7–10 days to allow sufficient time for the completion of the required technical, financial, and supporting documentation. This extension will enable us to submit a more comprehensive and responsive proposalA1. Given the tight project timeline, we are currently unable to accommodate an extension. We therefore kindly request you to proceed with your submission in accordance with the existing deadline.