Procurement of Lab Equipment and Supplies

Item Description:

The World Health Organization Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (WHO/EMRO) seeks offers for the Procurement of Lab Equipment and Supplies for Egypt, as per the attached specifications listed under (Annex 2).

QUERIES: A prospective bidder requiring any clarification on may submit his questions via UNGM “Correspondence” tab not later than 23rd of November 2022, 23:00 hours, Cairo Egypt time.

CLOSING DATE: Offers must be uploaded via UNGM, “Tender Documents” tab not later than [30th of November 2022] at [23:00] hours, [Cairo, Egypt] time.

SUBMISSION OF OFFERS:

• Financial Offers must be submitted in the attached (Annex 2) as an excel sheet and in PDF format. Bids with a different pricing format may be rejected.
• The currency of the proposal shall preferably be US Dollars, but any other United Nations convertible currency will be acceptable. Prices should not include VAT.
• Offers must comply with the requirements stated in the attached Invitation to Bid (ITB). All requirements should be completed as per the annexes.
• If interested, you are kindly requested to register through United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM) by logging-in to this site: https://www.ungm.org. After having an active account, continue following the guidance, until you express your interest to this bid. Then, you will be transferred to WHO’s e-tendering system to be able to collect the bidding documents and access your tender opportunities. All offers should be submitted in UNGM website before the above-mentioned closing date and marked “Invitation to Bid: EM/RGO/DAF/LSP/P/0006950 Procurement of Lab Equipment and Supplies for Egypt”.

IMPORTANT REMARKS:

• Offers must comply with the requirements.
• Offers must be received and made in accordance with the instructions contained in the attached invitation to bid.
• Any order resulting from this invitation shall contain WHO’s General Terms and Conditions and any other specific terms or conditions detailed with the attached invitation to bid.

SAMPLES: Bidders are requested to submit samples for item No. 1 listed in Annex 2 at the WHO Country Office in Egypt latest by the 30th of November 2022. If a bidder fails to provide in a timely manner the samples or documentation requested by WHO, WHO may declare the bid unsuccessful. WHO Country Office in Egypt Address: WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, P.O. BOX 146 3 MAGLESS EL SHAAB STREET, CAIRO, EGYPT 11516 rohaiemp@who.int +20 2 27953708

INCOTERMS 2020: DAP / Cairo, Egypt for Local and International Suppliers. FCA Nearest Port/Airport for the International Suppliers.

SELECTION/REJECTION CRITERIA

1. Offers not meeting the required specifications will not be considered.
2. Only complete offers that contain the detailed specifications and requirements will be considered.
3. Delivery time for more than 90 days might not be considered.
4. Validity period of the offer required for 180 calendar days.
5. The bidder should submit valid commercial registry and all necessary documentation from the proper authorities for the export/import of Lab Equipment and Supplies to Egypt.
6. The bidder should have presence in Egypt or have local distributor that is registered in the country.
7. Catalogues, QA certification and documentation are compulsory to be submitted together with the offer.
8. Bidders are requested to provide all the General Requirements listed in Annex 2 for each item.
9. Samples from the supplier who is suggested for the award will be inspected for technical acceptance or exclusion.
10. WHO would not be liable to provide any tax exemptions.
11. Singed/stamped offers on company letterhead will only be acceptable.
12. Commercial evaluation: The best received offer technically approved will be awarded.

UN CODE OF CONDUCT: Confirmation of acceptance that your esteemed company accepts the terms mentioned in the attached UN Code of Conduct, must be received in the same letter containing your bid. The UN Code of conduct is also available in the below link: https://www.un.org/Depts/ptd/about-us/un-supplier-code-conduct

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Any information which the vendor may consider necessary to guarantee or clarify technical details or compliance with standards, etc. may be included, provided reference is made in the offer and clearly indicated.

Documents

UNGM Guide_Access to WHO tenders UNGM_V.03_FINAL_20190926.pdf