RFQ for the Supply of Laboratory Diagnostic Equipment in Democratic Republic of the Congo
UNOPS
RFQ for the Supply of Laboratory Diagnostic Equipment in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Request for quotation
Reference:
RFQ/2026/63876
Beneficiary countries or territories:
Congo, The Democratic Republic of the
Registration level:
Basic
Published on:
10-Aug-2026
Deadline on:
31-Aug-2026 11:00 0.00
Description
Tender description: RFQ for the Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Diagnostic Equipment in Democratic Republic of the Congo
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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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Benchtop centrifuges
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Binocular light compound microscopes
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Microplate readers
New amendment added #4: Deadline extension: The submission deadline has been extended from 25 August 2026 to 31 August 2026.
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18-Aug-2026 17:23
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question 3: We kindly request you to extend the bid validity period until 31 August 2026.The additional time will allow us to properly coordinate with the manufacturers and suppliers for all the required products and ensure that we can offer the most suitable models and complete the required documentation.We would highly appreciate your kind consideration and approval of this extension.Answer 3: Deadline extension: The submission deadline has been extended from 25 August 2026 to 31 August 2026.
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18-Aug-2026 17:12
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webservice@unops.org
New amendment added #3: Please be informed that the following amendment has been issued to this tender:1-Regulatory certification requirements: For the purpose of this procurement, bidders may submit either: a CE Certificate of Conformity in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR); a Manufacturer's Declaration of Conformity to Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR); or another internationally recognized regulatory certificate demonstrating an equivalent level of compliance with the applicable safety, quality, and performance requirements for medical devices. Please refer to the following documents for your bids: RFQ_2026_63876_Section_II_ScheduleofRequirements -Rev 1RFQ_2026_63876_Section_III_ReturnableBiddingForms-Rev 12-Deadline extension: The submission deadline has been extended from 25 August 2026 to 31 August 2026.
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18-Aug-2026 17:05
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question 7: for the ELISA Reader, could you kindly specificy the application this should be used for? As some fittings model do not have a MDR certificate as not specifically a medical device.Answer 7: The ELISA microplate reader is intended for use in a clinical laboratory to perform qualitative and quantitative enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) for diagnostic laboratory testing. Regarding regulatory documentation, bidders shall provide valid CE Certification in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR) or Regulation (EU) 2017/746 (IVDR), or a valid Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity, or equivalent internationally recognized regulatory certification/documentation demonstrating compliance with the applicable safety, quality, and performance requirements.
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18-Aug-2026 14:50
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question 5: Is Joint Venture is mandetory for International bidders? Can we submit our offer and comlete the project being at our station?Answer 5: A Joint Venture is not mandatory it is an optional document for companies that are in a joint venture for this tender. An international bidder may submit an offer individually, provided that it meets all the eligibility, qualification, technical and other requirements specified in the solicitation document.The bidder may complete the project from its own premises/station, as applicable, provided that all contractual requirements, including any requirements related to delivery, installation, commissioning, training, after-sales support and/or on-site services, are fully complied with.
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18-Aug-2026 10:58
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question 2: We are preparing our quotation for the above-referenced RFQ and have noted that the Technical Quotation Forms for Lot 1 – Binocular Microscope and Lot 3 – Laboratory Centrifuge require the following certification:“CE MDR 2017/745 certificate or equivalent.”Before finalising our offer, we respectfully request your clarification on the following points:1. Intended Use of the EquipmentOur offered microscope and centrifuge are general‑purpose laboratory instruments designed for research, teaching, and routine sample processing – not for clinical diagnostic purposes.Could you please confirm whether these two items are indeed intended for clinical diagnosis (e.g., hospital laboratories, pathology) or for non‑clinical laboratory work? This distinction determines which regulatory framework applies.2. Our Existing Compliance StatusOur manufacturer already holds:ISO 13485 (Medical Devices Quality Management System) – demonstrating medical‑grade quality control;CE certification in accordance with LVD EN 61010‑1 (electrical safety) and EMC EN 61326‑1 (electromagnetic compatibility).These are the standard and fully recognised conformity routes for non‑medical laboratory equipment placed on the EU market.3. Request to Accept EquivalentWe note that the bidding documents allow for “or equivalent”. Since CE MDR 2017/745 is specifically designed for active medical devices with a diagnostic or therapeutic purpose, it is not mandatory for general laboratory equipment. We therefore kindly ask whether you would accept the combination of ISO 13485 + LVD/EMC CE as an equivalent alternative to the specified MDR certificate for Lots 1 and 3.We fully respect UNOPS’s high standards for quality and safety, and we seek this clarification solely to ensure our technical offer is accurately aligned with your actual requirements.We would appreciate your written response through the eSourcing system. Based on your reply, we will finalise our quotation accordingly.Answer 3: 1- Intended Use of the Equipment: The binocular microscope, laboratory centrifuge and all other medical devices requested under this procurement are intended for use in healthcare laboratory settings supporting routine clinical laboratory activities. As such, the equipment should be suitable for medical laboratory applications.2- Regulatory Requirements: The solicitation requires bidders to provide a CE MDR 2017/745 certificate or equivalent. The wording "or equivalent" is intended to allow the submission of alternative regulatory certifications demonstrating that the offered equipment complies with an internationally recognized regulatory framework applicable to medical devices or laboratory equipment intended for the proposed use.3- Acceptance of Equivalent Documentation for Item 1- Binocular Microscope: The bidder shall provide evidence that the offered equipment complies with the applicable safety, quality, and performance requirements for medical devices. For the purpose of this procurement, bidders may submit either: a CE Certificate of Conformity in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR); a Manufacturer's Declaration of Conformity to Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR); or another internationally recognized regulatory certificate demonstrating an equivalent level of compliance with the applicable safety, quality, and performance requirements for medical devices.
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18-Aug-2026 10:16
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question 4: Annex 3, Section II: Schedule of Requirements:It is stated here that 'The supplier must provide Installation, User and technical manual'. Please confirm that where installation is mentioned, this refers to the manual only (i.e. installation manual) and not to physical installation of the equipment. Due to the current situation in DRC, it will not be possible to send an engineer to conduct any installation at this time.Item 4 – Hematocrit Centrifuge:Disposable capillary tubes are requested to be included with this item. Can you please clarify the quantity required? The specifications states ‘Quantity: 50’, but in general, these tubes are supplied in much larger quantities per box. Is this the total number of tubes or the total number of boxes of tubes? If boxes, how many tubes per box are required (i.e. what is the unit size?)?Answer 4: 1. Installation, Commissioning and Training: Please note that installation, commissioning and training services are not required under this procurement. The supplier is only required to deliver the equipment to the designated delivery sites specified in the solicitation documents. However, the supplier shall provide the Installation Manual, User Manual, and Technical/Service Manual for the offered equipment, as required in the Schedule of Requirements.2. Item 4 – Hematocrit Centrifuge: The requirement for 50 disposable hematocrit capillary tubes refers to 50 individual capillary tubes, not 50 boxes. The capillary tubes shall be:Disposable hematocrit capillary tubes for centrifugation of non-heparinized blood samples;Supplied with the LOT number indicated on the packaging;Bearing a clearly indicated expiry date, with a minimum validity until December 2027.The requested quantity of 50 capillary tubes is intended as a starter supply for initial commissioning and operation of the equipment.We trust this clarifies the requirements.
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18-Aug-2026 10:11
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webservice@unops.org
New amendment added #2: The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate Prebid meeting presentation and minutes.Docuemnts added:-Pre-bid Meeting Presentation (RFQ_2026_63876)-Pre-Bid Conference Minutes_RFQ_2026_63876
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17-Aug-2026 16:08
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webservice@unops.org
New amendment added #1: A pre bid meeting will be held on Pre-bid meeting Friday, August 14 · 10:00 – 11:00am Time zone: Africa/Tunis for the subject tender RFQ/2026/63876-Supply of Laboratory Diagnostic Equipment in Democratic Republic of the Congo via Google Meet The purpose of this meeting is to provide clarification on any information within the tender. Bidders are invited to ask questions to the UNOPS technical team, with regards to this tender. Your presence is highly encouraged.Video call link: https://meet.google.com/izz-sqbz-sns
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12-Aug-2026 15:25
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question 1: "kindly can the items be separated into 4 lots instead of a single lot."Answer 1: Thank you for your query.Please note that the four items are grouped under a single lot in the tender documents. This lot structure forms an integral part of the solicitation and will remain as specified.Accordingly, bidders are required to submit their offers for the complete lot, comprising all four items. The items cannot be separated into four individual lots. Bidders are kindly requested to follow the lot structure provided in the tender documents when preparing and submitting their offers.
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11-Aug-2026 12:06
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webservice@unops.org