Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Medical Oxygen Generation and Monitoring Equipment for Bolivia

The United Nations World Food Programme hereinafter referred to as the “WFP”, with its Headquarters located in Via C.G. Viola, 68/70, 00148 Rome, Italy is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience by assisting almost 100 million people in around 83 countries each year. About 17,000 people work for the organization, most of them in remote areas, directly serving the hungry poor.

The WFP HQ and Bolivia Office seek to identify qualified suppliers for the supply, installation, commissioning, training and after-sales support of medical oxygen generation and monitoring equipment for deployment in Bolivia under high-altitude operating conditions.

The requirement is divided into three (3) Lots as follows:

Lot 1: Supply, installation and commissioning of a medical oxygen generation plant based on PSA (Pressure Swing Adsorption) or VSA (Vacuum Swing Adsorption) technology, with an oxygen production capacity of approximately 30 Nm³/h, including associated equipment, operator training, warranty and maintenance support. Basic specifications as follows:

• Medical oxygen generation plant based on PSA or VSA technology.
• Required oxygen production capacity: approximately 30 Nm³/h, either:

• one (1) simplex system of 30 Nm³/h, or
• two (2) duplex systems of 15 Nm³/h operating in parallel.

• Oxygen purity: 93% ± 3%.
• Suitable for installation at approximately 3,640 meters above sea level.
• Complete package including air treatment, oxygen generation, storage, monitoring and control systems.
• Installation, commissioning, training and after-sales support required.

Lot 2: Supply of a portable medical air quality analyser suitable for testing and verification of medical compressed air quality and contaminants for healthcare and medical oxygen applications, including accessories, consumables, technical documentation and warranty support. The system will be used in oxygen production facilities and healthcare facilities in Bolivia. Basic specifications as follows:

• Portable medical air quality analyser.
• Suitable for detection of contaminants in medical compressed air.
• Portable field-use equipment suitable for operation at altitudes up to approximately 4,150 meters above sea level.
• Initial consumables/reagent kit required.
• User documentation and warranty support required.
• Suitable for medical gas quality verification in accordance with internationally recognized pharmacopoeia requirements.

Lot 3: Supply of portable pressure and flow measurement instruments suitable for calibration, testing and verification of medical gas systems and oxygen production facilities, including calibration certificates, technical documentation and warranty support. Basic specifications as follows:

• Portable gas flow analyzer suitable for medical gas applications.
• Portable digital pressure calibrator suitable for medical oxygen service.
• Pressure measurement capability up to approximately 200 bar.
• Equipment suitable for operation at altitudes up to approximately 4,150 meters above sea level.
• Calibration certificates and technical documentation required.
• Warranty and after-sales support required.

All equipment shall be suitable for operation under high-altitude conditions in Bolivia.

WFP invites eligible suppliers with demonstrated experience in the design, manufacture and/or supply of the above-mentioned equipment to express their interest in participating in the forthcoming competitive solicitation process. Suppliers may express interest in one, several, or all lots.