Supply of Microbiological Analyzer for Food and Water Testing equipment to 8 Regional SES Facilities in Uzbekistan
UNOPS
Supply of Microbiological Analyzer for Food and Water Testing equipment to 8 Regional SES Facilities in Uzbekistan
Request for quotation
Reference:
RFQ/2026/64797
Beneficiary countries or territories:
Uzbekistan
Registration level:
Basic
Published on:
24-Sep-2026
Deadline on:
07-Oct-2026 07:00 0.00
Expired
Description
This RFQ refers to the Supply of Microbiological Analyzer for Food and Water Testing equipment to 8 Regional SES Facilities in Uzbekistan
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
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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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This procurement opportunity integrates considerations for at least one sustainability indicator. However, it does not meet the requirements to be considered sustainable.
Sustainable resource use
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The tender contains sustainability considerations promoting the sustainable use of resources.
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Energy-saving measures, recycling, take-back programmes and responsible end-of-life management
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New amendment added #2: This RFQ is further amended as follows:The RFQ_2026_64797_Section III_Returnable Bidding Forms_Form C_Technical Bid Form is replaced by RFQ_2026_64797_Section III_Returnable Bidding Forms_Form C_Technical Bid Form_Rev1_02Oct2026.
Edited on:
02-Oct-2026 15:02
Edited by:
webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Q7: According to RFQ/2026/64797, Section IV – Draft Contract for Goods, Annex III – Schedule of Requirements, Clause 3.4 – Warranty and After-sales Services states: “Within the warranty period, the Contractor or its authorised service centre shall provide repair services including replacement of defective parts/equipment, labour for equipment repair and/or parts replacement on-situ (at the place where the equipment was installed) not later than 5 (five) work-days from the date of receipt of phone call, written or E-mail notification from an authorised party. All repairs shall be free of charge for the recipient institution throughout the warranty period.” Clarification is requested as to whether the five (5) work-day requirement may be interpreted as the timeframe for the initial technical response and commencement of troubleshooting, while the final repair may be completed after receipt of manufacturer-approved replacement parts where such parts are not available locally.A7: The requirement remains applicable as specified in Annex III, Clause 3.4. Warranty repairs, including replacement of defective parts/equipment, shall be completed on-site within five (5) working days from receipt of notification. The Contractor shall ensure the timely availability of the necessary technical support and spare parts to meet the specified warranty service requirements.
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02-Oct-2026 11:01
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Q6: Please clarify whether the QMS requirement must specifically comply with ISO 9001:2008, or whether a current and valid ISO 9001 certification based on the applicable current version is acceptable.A6: A current and valid ISO 9001 certification is acceptable. This requirement will be amended accordingly.
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02-Oct-2026 10:54
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Q5: According to RFQ/2026/64797, Section III – Returnable Bidding Forms, Form C – Technical Bid Form, Lot 1: Microbiological Analyzer for Food and Water Testing, S/N 23 states: “Must be compliant with either or European Union (EU), World Health Organisation (WHO)/ State and Territorial Association for Alternative Treatment Technologies (STAATT III minimum) of the United States recommendations and directives for safe medical waste treatment.” Clarification is requested as to whether this requirement is applicable to the offered equipment, considering that the microbiological analyser is intended for food and water testing and is not designed or intended for medical diagnostic applications, as expressly confirmed by the manufacturer.A5: The request is accepted. Requirement S/N 23 will be removed from RFQ/2026/64797, Section III – Returnable Bidding Forms, Form C – Technical Bid Form, Lot 1.
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02-Oct-2026 10:44
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Q4: Clarification is requested as to whether the bid submission deadline may be extended by at least ten (10) working days from the date of issuance of the clarification responses. A4: The bid submission deadline has been extended from 02 October 2026, 07:00 UTC to 07 October 2026, 07:00 UTC. The deadline for clarification requests remains unchanged.
Edited on:
30-Sep-2026 12:27
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webservice@unops.org
New amendment added #1: This RFQ is hereby amended as follows:The deadline for submission of bids is hereby extended from 02 October 2026, 07:00 UTC to 07 October 2026, 07:00 UTC.The deadline for clarifications remains unchanged.
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30-Sep-2026 12:24
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Q3: Please clarify the discrepany in the timelines specified for the completion of related services. RFQ_2026_64797_Section IV_Draft Contract for Goods Annex III: Schedule of Requirements Clause 1.10 states that related services at final destinations shall be completed within 15 days after delivery of the Goods. while the Clause 3.2 states that assembly, installation, calibration, testing, commissioning and handover activities shall be initiated and completed within 30 calendar days after delivery. A3: Please be advised that 15 days in total are allocated for provision of incountry services, out of which 7 days are for delivery from DPU point to the final location (s) and remaining 7 days are for the related servcies.
Edited on:
28-Sep-2026 10:37
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Q2: Clarification is needed regarding the specified delivery period of 15 days from the Contract signature date in Table #2 of Annex II Schedule of requirements of the document "RFQ_2026_64797_Section IV_Draft Contract for Goods". Could UNOPS please clarify whether the 15-day period refers to the date of dispatch from the manufacturer's facility, arrival at the DPU Tashkent destination, or completion of customs clearance and availability of the Goods for final distribution? A2: Please refer to the information provided in Tab "Delivery Requirements. the RFQ_2026_64797_Section III_Returnable Bidding Forms_Form C_Technical Bid Form which stipulates the following "Bidder shall deliver the goods to DPU (Incoterms2020) Tashkent, Uzbekistan before 31 December 2026. Bidder shall perform the related services within 15 days after goods’ arrival to Uzbekistan."
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28-Sep-2026 10:31
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Q1: Reference is made to Lot #1: Microbiological Analyzer for Food and Water Testing. The required technology is based on medium/electrode impedance measurement with reusable measuring cells which has a very limited manufacturers across the world. We would appreciate your confirmation on whether equivalent technologies, such as turbidimetric, optical, or automated microbial growth monitoring systems, may also be accepted, provided that they offer equivalent functionality and performance for food and water microbiological testing. A1:The technical specifications in the tender schedule already permit both turbidimetry and impedance technologies as stipulated in technical requirement lines #6 and #7 of the technical quotation form:Line 6: Specifies that, "The analyzer uses turbidimetry OR impedance to determine sample growth."Line. 7: Clarifies the parameter registration requirements according to the technology utilized:For impedance-based systems: Registration of changes in medium and electrode impedance.For turbidimetric/optical systems: Registration of colour and turbidity in the environment.Please also note that any proposed deviation may be considered technically acceptable subject to review and approval by the end user.
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28-Sep-2026 06:39
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webservice@unops.org