Establishment of Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) for the Supply of 4x4 Refrigerated Vaccine and Medicine Transport Vehicles, 4x4 Mobile X-Ray and Diagnostic Clinics, and Compact Mobile Diagnostic Clinics for UN Web Buy Plus
UNOPS
Establishment of Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) for the Supply of 4x4 Refrigerated Vaccine and Medicine Transport Vehicles, 4x4 Mobile X-Ray and Diagnostic Clinics, and Compact Mobile Diagnostic Clinics for UN Web Buy Plus
Invitation to bid
Reference:
ITB/2026/63213
Beneficiary countries or territories:
Multiple destinations (see the Countries or territories tab)
Registration level:
Basic
Published on:
09-Jul-2026
Deadline on:
16-Sep-2026 15:00 0.00
Description
This tender is for the Supply of 4x4 Refrigerated Vaccine and Medicine Transport Vehicles, 4x4 Mobile X-Ray and Diagnostic Clinics, and Compact Mobile Diagnostic Clinics for UN Web Buy Plus (UNOPS e-commerce platform) for multiple destinations worldwide.
UNOPS wishes to establish non-exclusive Long Term Agreements (LTAs) with more than one vendor and to display the selected units in electronic catalogues on UN Web Buy Plus (http://www.unwebbuyplus.org) allowing UNOPS clients to order without further tendering.
Quantities are undefined. UNOPS will not be committed to purchase any minimum quantity, and purchases will be made only if and when there is an actual requirement.
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
Interested in improving your knowledge of what UNOPS procures, how we procure and how to become a vendor to supply to our organization? Learn more about our free online course on “Doing business with UNOPS” here
UNOPS wishes to establish non-exclusive Long Term Agreements (LTAs) with more than one vendor and to display the selected units in electronic catalogues on UN Web Buy Plus (http://www.unwebbuyplus.org) allowing UNOPS clients to order without further tendering.
Quantities are undefined. UNOPS will not be committed to purchase any minimum quantity, and purchases will be made only if and when there is an actual requirement.
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
Interested in improving your knowledge of what UNOPS procures, how we procure and how to become a vendor to supply to our organization? Learn more about our free online course on “Doing business with UNOPS” here
This tender has been posted through the UNOPS eSourcing system. / Cet avis a été publié au moyen du système eSourcing de l'UNOPS. / Esta licitación ha sido publicada usando el sistema eSourcing de UNOPS. Vendor Guide / Guide pour Fournisseurs / Guíra para Proveedores: 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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Specialized vehicle systems and components
New clarification added: Question 30: For Lot 3 and Lot 4 could you please confirm whether the unit price should include the initial 1-year warranty together with remote training and installation? We understand that on-site training, if required, will be offered separately at an additional cost, but we would kindly like to clarify whether remote training and installation should already be included in the unit price.Answer: Yes, 1-year initial warranty and the Remote Installation and Training package must be included in the Unit Price.Bidders must follow the explicit cost breakdown structure defined in File 6.2 ITB_Form C_Price Schedule Form.xlsx and File 7 ITB_Form D_Technical Bid Form:Base Equipment FCA Unit Price: The base equipment price entered in the volume discount columns (Qty 1–4, Qty 5–9, Qty >9) must include the standard 1-year manufacturer warranty for the complete system (vehicle, conversion, X-ray unit, workstation, and software) and the Remote Installation & Remote Training for the Portable X-Ray System & Workstation.On-Site Training: If offered, on-site training must be quoted as an all-inclusive daily rate (excluding travel and accommodation) under the Non-Mandatory Optional Items section of the respective lot tab.Question 31: In document “6 ITB_Form C_Price Schedule Form”, under Lot 3, Line 21 (Item 16.2), the requested item refers to “Other diagnostic equipment, e.g. PCR.”However, in document “7 ITB_Form D_Technical Bid Form”, Item 16.2 refers to a “Personal electronic dosimeter.” In Form C, the personal electronic dosimeter already appears separately under Line 22 (Item 16.3).Could you please clarify which item/equipment should be offered and priced under Lot 3, Item 16.2 (Line 21) of the Price Schedule Form?Answer: Thank you for bringing this discrepancy to our attention. A similar situation was found in the Price Schedule Form for non-mandatory optional items for all lots.Bidders are advised that Form D (Technical Bid Form) reflects the correct technical description and item structure. To ensure full alignment across all returnable bidding documents, UNOPS has issued Amendment No. 2. An updated version of Form C - Price Schedule Form has been uploaded (file 6.2 ITB_Form C_Price Schedule Form.xlsx) to the eSourcing system under the Documents tab. Bidders are requested to download and use the revised Form C Excel sheet for their financial submission. In the revised Form C, the non-mandatory optional items under all Lots have been corrected to correspond directly with Form DQuestion 32: In Lots 3 and 4, could you please clarify the requirement for the Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI)? Is a PDI required for every order, or will this be determined depending on the specific purchase order and/or destination country? Could you also please confirm who is expected to perform the PDI and, if a third-party inspection is required, whether the related costs should be included in our offered unit price or will be covered separately by UNOPS?Answer: Standard manufacturer/converter Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) and Quality Control (QC) testing are mandatory for every vehicle and integrated equipment unit prior to dispatch. This standard PDI must be performed by the manufacturer/converter or their authorized technical representative to verify full compliance with safety, vehicle conversion, and health equipment specifications.In cases where the vehicle manufacturer requires PDI for activation of the warranty, the Bidder is responsible for its cost and arrangement.The cost of the standard manufacturer/converter PDI, quality control certificates, and initial factory testing must be fully included in the offered base FCA unit price.UNOPS reserves the right to commission an independent third-party inspection agency or send a designated UNOPS technical expert to perform a pre-shipment/pre-delivery inspection at the supplier's/converter's facility on a call-off/PO basis. When UNOPS explicitly requests or mandates an independent third-party inspection, the professional fees and costs of the UNOPS-appointed third-party inspector will be covered directly or separately by UNOPS, and should not be embedded in the bidder's offered unit price.
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02-Sep-2026 14:27
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New amendment added #2: AMENDMENT 2: Corrections to Form C Price Schedule FormThis amendment is issued to formally notify all prospective bidders of the following change to the ITB documents:1. Corrections to Form C Price Schedule FormThe numeration of items under the section Non-Mandatory Optional Item for all Lots has been corrected to match Form D - Technical Bid Form.File 6 ITB_Form C_Price Schedule Form.xlsx has been replaced by file 6.2 ITB_Form C_Price Schedule Form.xlsx.Please utilize file 6.2 ITB_Form C_Price Schedule Form.xlsx for your submission.Note: All other terms, conditions, and specifications of the original Invitation to Bid remain unchanged.
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02-Sep-2026 14:22
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New clarification added: Question 29: Please advise if we need a bid security for this tender.Answer: Please refer to the section "Bid security" within the Tender Particulars where it is indicated that a bid security is not required.
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21-Aug-2026 14:45
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New clarification added: Question 28: For the tender lot 3 Establishment of Long‑Term Agreements (LTAs) for the Supply of 4x4 Mobile X‑Ray and Diagnostic Clinics, could you please clarify: Does the portable X‑ray machine need to be fixed inside the vehicle, or can it also be deployed for use outside the vehicle? Is separate charging required for this equipment?Answer: Bidders are informed that the portable X-ray machine must be fixed inside the vehicle as part of the overall integrated mobile clinic solution, ensuring that the equipment remains securely mounted and protected within the vehicle during transport..Regarding power and charging, the equipment can be integrated directly with the vehicle's electrical system or connected to a dedicated high-capacity power pack.
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18-Aug-2026 17:02
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New clarification added: Question 22: FORM D, 6.11: Remote Temperature Monitoring (RTM) SystemThe cooling system manufacturer has advised that coverage within Sub-Saharan Africa is rather limited. As a result, we propose offering an equivalent product from an alternative manufacturer that is WHO PQS certified and currently used by UNICEF in their cold room installations.We trust that this alternative would be acceptable given its WHO PQS certification; however, we would appreciate your confirmation.Answer: Bidders are encouraged to offer solution meeting or exceeding requirements stipulated in technical descriptions, therefore all offers that meet or exceed minimal technical requirements will be evaluated as compliant.Question 23: FORM D, 7.1 / 7.2: User and Service ManualsPlease advise whether your preference is for physical copies, electronic copies, or both.Answer: End users' needs may differ from region to region, so both formats are preferred. At the time of older placement it will be defined if electronic copies are sufficient. Question 24: FORM D, 7.3: Software KeysCould you please clarify which maintenance or calibration functions you require access to?The cooling system includes both operator-level and service-level functions; however, certain advanced configuration and calibration settings may be restricted through authorized dealer service software and licensing. Once we receive further guidance on your specific requirements, we will confirm what level of access, if any, can be provided as part of the installation.Answer: Bidders are required to provide the software keys, licensing, or access tools necessary to grant full service-level access for routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and standard calibration of the equipment. While it is acceptable for high-level proprietary factory/safety configurations to be restricted to protect equipment integrity, maximum possible access must be provided to local technicians/end-users for ongoing operational maintenance and calibration.Question 25: Question relating to Form D, 2.2 : Manufacturer commitment to availability of spare parts for a minimum of 5 years post-delivery. The supplier is required to submit a priced spare parts list (in USD, valid for 5 years, with a committed supply) upon delivery. Should a non-listed part fail, its replacement shall be provided free of charge.The requirement to provide free replacements for any non-listed failed part is not considered applicable in this case, as the vehicles are supplied with full manufacturer's warranty. Any component failure resulting from a manufacturing defect will be covered by the manufacturer under the warranty terms. Furthermore, the manufacturer maintains a long-term commitment to genuine spare parts availability through its authorized distribution network. We can provide a recommended spare parts list, but cannot commit to free-of-charge replacement of parts solely because they were not included in such a list.Answer: The replacement of parts that fail through the manufacturer's warranty is acceptable.Question 26: I would like to ask how to fill in the "make" column in the "Price Schedule" file of Form C? Is it necessary to fill in the name of the bidder?Answer: In column Make, Form C - Price Schedule Form, please enter the make (brand) of the base vehicle.Question 27: We kindly request clarification regarding the following bidder qualification requirement: Could you please explain the meaning of "Commercial Availability of Goods"? Does it refer to the situation where after-sales services need to be provided in the regions mentioned in Form F ?Answer: "Commercial Availability of Goods" and "After-Sales Service Network" refer to two complementary requirements evaluated under Technical Criteria 4.2 and recorded in Form F (Commercialization Capability): Commercial Availability of Goods: Means that the specific vehicle brand, model, and chassis offered are currently in active commercial production and already distributed/sold in the commercial market across the specified regions (Africa, Asia & Middle East, and the Americas).After-Sales Service Network: Refers to the operational support infrastructure available to service and maintain the vehicles. Bidders must demonstrate that the offered vehicles are supported by an established after-sales service network in those regions, including at least one legally established authorized service provider in a minimum of three (3) countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.Both requirements must be demonstrated and submitted using Form F: Commercialization Capability for the offer to be deemed compliant.
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14-Aug-2026 15:47
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New clarification added: Question 21: We would like to obtain some clarifications regarding the following points:a. Is the list of administrative and technical documents mentioned in the notice complete, or should we prepare additional documents to attach?b. Can suppliers apply in multiple categories of goods and/or services within a single submission?c. Is there a standard form or prequalification file template to follow, or can we present our file in our own format?d. Are recently established companies, but with all the necessary legal authorizations, eligible for the prequalification process?Answer:a. The offer should be accompanied by all the minimum documents required in the solicitation. Please refer to the Checklist of documents to be submitted by vendors in eSourcing.b. Yes. As noted in section Partial bids in the Particulars tab in eSourcing, “Bidders shall be allowed to quote prices for one or more lots identified in this tender.”c. The offer must be submitted through the eSourcing system and utilizing the templates provided in the Documents section.d. Qualification criteria 3.1 requires that the Bidder should be in continuous business of manufacturing/supplying products similar to those specified in Section II: Schedule of Requirements for at least the last five (5) years prior to bid opening.Question 21: Technical clarification regarding Lot 3.As we understand it, the requested solution consists of multiple components (vehicle, digital X-ray system and CAD/AI software) that together form one complete mobile diagnostic solution.Could UNOPS please clarify whether, in addition to compliance of the individual components, bidders are expected to provide evidence that the complete integrated mobile diagnostic solution has been tested and validated after installation into the vehicle (for example, by providing radiation safety test reports)?Also, should bidders demonstrate that the X-ray generator and detector are fully integrated and designed to work together, including Automatic Exposure Control (AEC)? With an integrated AEC system, the detector communicates with the X-ray generator during each examination and automatically adjusts the amount of radiation used. This helps produce consistent image quality, reduces unnecessary radiation exposure for the patient, and minimizes the need for repeat X-ray examinations. In the absence of an integrated AEC system, exposure settings rely more on manual selection, which may lead to less consistent image quality and increased radiation dose compared to an integrated solution.Answer: Thank you for your suggestion regarding system integration and Automatic Exposure Control (AEC). While we acknowledge that AEC offers certain benefits, it is heavily dependent on perfect execution and presents distinct operational challenges. Because the system relies entirely on automated feedback, any deviation in patient positioning or variations in internal anatomy can misalign the sensors, leading to severely underexposed or overexposed images. Considering the specific field conditions and operational environments in which these mobile units will be deployed, manual exposure settings remain essential for reliability. Therefore, the technical requirements will remain unchanged.
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07-Aug-2026 14:35
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New clarification added: Question 17: As the requirement mentions a pickup suitable for challenging terrain,Would it be acceptable for us to propose a 4x4 truck-based off-road vehicle instead of a pickup?Answer: Lots 1, 2 and 3 require a 4x4 off-road vehicle (Hardtop/Wagon or canopy-enclosed Pickup) suitable for challenging terrain. There is no preferred brand or model. Any brand or model that meets or exceeds the minimum technical requirements specified in Form D (Technical Bid Form) will be evaluated and considered equally compliant. Equivalent products or alternative chassis that meet all specified functional and performance parameters are acceptable. Question 18: We have a couple of clarification questions regarding Lot 4 which we would kindly ask your support with. In the document "7 ITB_Form D_Technical Bid Form":A. Line 102 (Item 8.11): This refers to the 1-year support & maintenance. Is this related to the 1-year warranty of both the X-ray system and the CAD/AI software, or does it refer only to the CAD/AI?B. Line 110 (Item 10.1): Is this referring to the 1-year initial warranty for the X-ray system only? Similarly, for Line 111 (Item 10.2), does the Remote Installation & Training Package refer only to the X-ray system, or does it also include the CAD/AI and the vehicle (so. the complete solution)?C. Section 11 (Lines 113–116): Are the requested documents applicable to both the X-ray system and the CAD/AI solution? D. Similarly, for Section 13 (Lines 133–135) on Quality Assurance & Certifications, could you please confirm which component(s) these requirements apply to?E. Finally, regarding Section 2 (Warranty & After Sales) and Section 3 (Quality Assurance & Certifications), Lines 35–40, could you please confirm that these requirements relate only to the truck?F. We have identified similar points in Lot 3, but we believe the interpretation would be the same as for Lot 4.G. Moreover, in the document '6 ITB_Form C_Price Schedule Form', tab 'Price Schedule', can you please clarify that on the columns K-M you expect the price of only the H. Mandatory specifications excluding the ones mentioned (taking as example Lot 3) in lines 5-10 of Lot 3? I. Then for column O 'Total Mandatory Optional Items and services' on the tab 'Price schedule' (taking as an example Lot 3) do you expect to see there the total price of the unit prices mention in line 5-10 of Lot 3? J. Finally, can you confirm that the prices for the 'Non-mandatory optional items' should only be presented at the respective Tab (Eg. Lot 3) and not in the 'Price schedule' tab?Answer:A: Line 102 (Item 8.11): Refers strictly to the 1-year support & maintenance for the CAD/AI Software.B: Line 110 (Item 10.1): Refers to the Portable X-Ray System & Workstation (including safety accessories, batteries, and required spare parts as detailed in the description). C, D: Line 111 (Item 10.2) & Section 11 (Lines 113–116): This refers to the complete solution (Portable X-Ray System & Workstation, and CAD/AI system).E: Section 13 (Lines 133–135): Applies to the vehicle conversion component only. F: Section 2 & Section 3 (Lines 35–40): Applies to the base vehicle only (which, for Lot 4, is the Motorized Tricycle).G: Cross-Lot Application: This is correct, the interpretation is similar for all lots.H: On columns K to M, Bidders must enter the base equipment price across the three volume-discount brackets excluding optional items/services listed in the individual lot tabs.I: This is correct, this column automatically calculates the sum of the unit prices entered for the Mandatory Optional Items in the respective Lot tab. Bidders must complete all Mandatory Optional items for their bid to be compliant.The table already includes the formula for the automatic calculation of this column.J: Yes, this is correct. Prices for Non-Mandatory Optional Items must be entered only in the respective Lot tab (e.g., Lot 3). These items are excluded from the financial evaluation formula; however, UNOPS will conduct a reasonableness of price analysis prior to award.Question 19: We noticed that Annex G (including the document "3 ITB_Section_III_Returnable Bidding Forms") provided by UNOPS does not allow us to enter information in the tables.Would it be acceptable for us to recreate the document using the same format and content as the original template, with the tables made editable? Alternatively, could you please provide an editable version of the annex?The same applies to Annex F, Annex H and Annex I.Answer: The file provided has been tested using different word processor alternatives and it was possible to enter information in all cases. Please try to complete the templates provided with an alternative solution.Alternatively, bidders are permitted to recreate the tables using the exact same format, text, and structure as the original templates. Bidders must ensure no substantive text or legal declarations are altered.Question 20: We kindly request clarification regarding the Stage 3 Qualification Criteria of this ITB, specifically the requirement stating:"Bidder should be in continuous business of manufacturing/supplying products similar to those specified in Section II: Schedule of Requirements for at least the last five (5) years prior to bid opening. Bidder must provide copies of at least five (5) Purchase Orders/Contracts awarded and completed/executed, with at least one against each year, in addition to the duly completed Form H: Bidder Experience Form."In the case of a bid submitted by a Joint Venture, consortium, or association, could you please confirm whether this five-year continuous experience requirement may be satisfied by the combined/accumulated experience of the JV members (i.e., demonstrated by the member acting as manufacturer), in the same manner that the Financial Capability criterion allows for accumulated annual turnover across all JV members?Or, alternatively, must each individual member of the Joint Venture independently and separately demonstrate five years of continuous relevant experience with one Purchase Order/Contract reference per year?Answer: Please refer to the section Evaluation method details of the solicitation documents where it states, that “In the case of joint ventures, consortiums, or associations, each individual member must meet all stated eligibility criteria. Qualification criteria will be evaluated based on the combined capacity of all joint venture partners.”Criteria 3.1, being a qualification criteria, will be evaluated based on the combined capacity of the partners.
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03-Aug-2026 17:05
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New amendment added #1: AMENDMENT 1: Modifications to the Invitation to Bid (ITB) – Extension of Deadlines, Addition of JPY as a bidding currencyThis amendment is issued to formally notify all prospective bidders of the following changes, deadline extensions, and additions to the ITB documents:1. Extension of DeadlinesTo allow bidders sufficient time to review the updated requirements and prepare their offers, the following deadlines have been extended:Deadline for Requests for Clarification: Extended to September 9, 2026.Deadline for Bid Submission: Extended to September 16, 2026.2. Addition of a JPY as a bidding currencyTender Particulars: JPY has been added to accepted bid currencyies.Note: All other terms, conditions, and specifications of the original Invitation to Bid remain unchanged.
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28-Jul-2026 15:28
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New clarification added: Esteemed Bidders,Please review the following clarification:Question 11: The chassis specification for Refrigerated Vaccine & Medicine Transport Vehicles (RVTV) and Mobile X-Ray and Diagnostic Clinics appears to be based on a Toyota Landcruiser Hardtop and Landcruiser Pickup. Please confirm, or advise whether the client has a specific brand/model preference for the vehicle and other equipment.Advise whether alternatives based on Toyota Hilux or other chassis brand/models, equivalent products, or deviations from the tender requirements are acceptable.Answer: There is no preferred brand or model. Any brand or model that meets or exceeds the minimum technical requirements specified in Form D (Technical Bid Form) will be evaluated and considered equally compliant. Equivalent products or alternative chassis that meet all specified functional and performance parameters are acceptable.Question 12: As stated in the tender under Section II: Schedule of Requirements, Bidders may, at their own discretion, submit offers for any individual lot, a combination of lots, or all lots. If we are unable to obtain quotations for all products, we intend to submit an offer only for the products for which quotations are available. Please confirm.Answer: Confirmed. Bidders may submit offers for any individual lot, a combination of lots, or all lots, at their discretion.Question 13: The requested delivery term is FCA, 120 days. However, this remains subject to chassis and subcomponent availability, as well as the current situation. Is this acceptable?Answer: The required delivery term is FCA within 120 calendar days from Purchase Order acceptance. Bidders are required to commit to this delivery timeframe in their bids.Question 14: The tender states that ‘The language of the training will be the official language of the destination’. We can provide training in the major available languages, including English and Arabic. The availability of other languages will be discussed at the time of vehicle delivery and will be subject to availability.Answered: The specific language of instructions/training, as well as any necessary translation support, will be formally specified at the call-off/order placement stage based on the destination country. Question 15: If available, provide any preferred layouts, reference drawings, or functional workflow requirements for each lot.Answer: No reference layouts or drawings are provided beyond the minimum specifications set forth in Section II (Schedule of Requirements) and Form D. Bidders are free to propose technical solutions and functional layouts that meet or exceed all stated minimum technical requirements.Question 16: Please confirm the extension of the deadlines.Most Chinese auto plants are granted an approximately 12 days high-temperature leave around the end of July each year. May we inquire whether this period could be extended until August 31 to allow us sufficient time to prepare the relevant documents?Answer: A formal tender amendment extending the submission deadline will be published in the UNOPS eSourcing system shortly.Kind regards,
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28-Jul-2026 14:54
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New clarification added: Esteemed Bidders,Please review the following clarification:Question 5: Since demand for RHD is not quite high, will you accept to treat RHD as non-mandatory option?Answer: Many of the destination countries for these vehicles have left hand traffic, therefore RHD is a mandatory option.Question 6: Will you kindly accept that RHD to be 2WD instead of 4WD?Answer: Vehicles under lots 1, 2 and 3 are required for heavy-duty off-road operating conditions; therefore, 4WD is a minimum requirement.Question 7: We kindly request clarification regarding the following bidder qualification requirement:"Bidder should be in continuous business of manufacturing/supplying products similar to those specified in Section II: Schedule of Requirements for at least the last five (5) years prior to bid opening. Bidder must provide copies of at least five (5) Purchase Orders/Contracts awarded and completed/executed, with at least one against each year, in addition to the duly completed Form H: Bidder Experience Form."We would appreciate your confirmation on the interpretation of the requirement "at least one against each year."Specifically, could you please clarify whether:The Bidder is required to submit at least one completed Purchase Order/Contract for each individual year within the last five (5) years (i.e., one reference from each year); or It is sufficient to submit a minimum of five (5) completed Purchase Orders/Contracts issued at any time during the last five (5) years, regardless of their distribution across the individual years, provided that they all fall within the required five-year period.Answer: To demonstrate continuous business operations over the past five (5) years, the Bidder must submit at least one (1) completed Purchase Order/Contract for each individual year within the 5-year period prior to bid opening (i.e., a minimum of 1 reference per calendar year across all 5 years). Submitting multiple contracts concentrated in only a few of those years will not meet this qualification requirement.Question 8: Would you accept an AI function for 6 different sickness of Chest for the DR system instead of CAD function?Answer: Please refer to Section 8 of the technical specifications for Lot 3 and Lot 4, where both options are explicitly specified as acceptable.Question 9: Would it be possible to have a 2-week extension?Answer: An extension will be granted. A formal amendment to the tender documents will be published shortly to reflect this update. Kind regards,
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22-Jul-2026 16:03
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New clarification added: Esteemed Bidders,Please review the following clarification:Question 1: Whether a two week extension could be considered given the summer period during which holidays are taken meaning that the resources needed to put a bid together becomes more challenging during the months of July and August.Answer: At this time, an extension of the deadline is not being considered.Question 2: Whether currency Japanese Yen could also be accepted alongside US Dollar and Euro. Answer: Japanese Yen (JPY) is an acceptable bidding currency alongside the US Dollar and Euro. A formal amendment to the tender documents will be published shortly to reflect this update.Question 3: Our refrigerator product is based on a single cabin platform that is not WHO PQS qualified but is qualified to Goods Distribution Standard. In light of this, should our company bid for lot 1 or lot 2?Answer:The minimum technical requirements for Lots 1 and 2 are identical, with the sole exception of Requirement 9.4 under Lot 1. Lot 1 strictly requires the refrigerated device and its monitoring systems to be prequalified under the WHO Performance, Quality and Safety (PQS) process. Bidders whose products are not WHO PQS qualified must bid under Lot 2, as a non-WHO PQS product offered under Lot 1 will be deemed technically non-compliant.Question 4: We would be grateful if you could kindly provide a clarification regarding the requirement for Contractors to accept and fulfil Purchase Orders issued by UNOPS offices worldwide.As a supplier, we are committed to full compliance with all applicable local, regional, United Nations, and any other relevant sanctions and export control regulations. In addition, our internal compliance policies do not permit us to engage in transactions involving sanctioned or otherwise restricted parties, prohibited destinations, or transactions that cannot be carried out in accordance with applicable laws and our corporate compliance standards.In this regard, we would be most grateful if you could kindly confirm whether, in the event of contract award, the Contractor may decline, suspend, or discuss an alternative arrangement for a Purchase Order where the consignee, end user, payment bank, transport route, or delivery destination is subject to sanctions, export control restrictions, or other legal, banking, insurance, logistics, or security limitations beyond the Contractor's reasonable control.Furthermore, we would highly appreciate your confirmation as to whether such a compliance-based limitation may be reflected in the Long-Term Agreement and whether its inclusion would be considered acceptable and would not constitute a material deviation from the tender requirements.Answer:UNOPS recognizes that multinational suppliers must adhere to the legally binding export controls and sanctions of their respective governing jurisdictions. We can confirm that the standard contractual framework provides the necessary protections for these circumstances without requiring custom amendments to the LTA template.In the event of a contract award, your compliance-based limitations are covered by the following standard provisions:Each PO is a Separate Contract (LTA Clause 1.8): The standard UNOPS LTA stipulates that “Each Purchase Order shall be deemed to be a separate contract between the Parties.” Consequently, if a specific delivery destination or consignee poses an insurmountable legal or regulatory conflict, addressing or declining that specific Purchase Order does not automatically place your organization in breach of the overarching LTA framework.Compliance with Laws (GCC, art. 26, Observance of the Law): The UNOPS General Conditions of Contract (GCC)—which govern all issued Purchase Orders per LTA Clause 1.7.1—explicitly state: “The Contractor shall comply with all laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations bearing upon the performance of its obligations under the Contract.” This obligates the Contractor to adhere to their applicable national export control and sanctions laws.Mechanism for Alternative Arrangements (GCC, art. 13, Force Majeure; Other Changes in Conditions): If a specific Purchase Order involves a prohibited destination, restricted party, or banking limitation beyond the Contractor's reasonable control, the GCC provides a clear mechanism. The Contractor must promptly notify UNOPS of “any other changes in conditions or the occurrence of any event that interferes or threatens to interfere with its performance of the Contract.” Upon such notification, both parties can practically discuss alternative arrangements or the suspension/cancellation of that specific PO.Finally, while LTA Article 1.4 notes that the Contractor must accept and honour Purchase Orders globally, products must be fully compliant for the destination country's (e.g., homologation, warranty, after-sales services) to be validly executed under the LTA.Kind regards,
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17-Jul-2026 17:33
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