SNV Netherlands Development Organisation

[REVISION]

INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)

International Competitive Bidding (ICB)

IFB No. SNV/001/01/2016

Vehicle and Accessories, Motorcycles, Motorboats, Camping and Office Supplies & Equipment, Solar system and Borehole Installation and Repair Kits and Generator

1.  This Invitation for Bids follows the General Procurement Notice for Water for Lakes Programme issued by Euroconsult Mott MacDonald on 19th July 2014.

2.  The Government of South Sudan (the Recipient), represented by the Ministry of Electricity Dams, Irrigation and Water Resources (MEDIWR) has received a grant from the Government of The Netherlands, (represented by The Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands) towards the cost of the Water for Lakes Programme, implemented by Euroconsult Mott MacDonald and intends to apply part of the fund to cover eligible payments under the contract PROWAS/SSN/G/02 for Vehicle Accessories, Motorcycles, Motorboats, Camping and Office Supplies & Equipment, Solar system and Borehole Installation and Repair Kits and Generator and SNV as one of the subcontracted consultant’s is required to follow the WfL bidding procedures.

3.  SNV Netherlands Development Organisation on behalf of Euroconsult Mott MacDonald (the Implementing Agency) now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for SNV/001/01/2016. The Works are divided into Seven (7) separate lots as indicated in the table below:

Lot Number / Item Description/specifications / Number of Units
1 (one) / Vehicles
I.  Hard-top Land-cruiser / 2 vehicle
II.  Double Cabin Land-cruiser / 1 vehicle
2 (Two) / Motorcycles / 12 motorcycles
3 (Three) / Motorboat with accessories / 1 motorboat with accessories
4 (Four) / Camping supplies:
I.  Protective wares / 15 pairs
II.  Field Camping kits
/ 6 kits
5 (Five) / General Office Supplies & Equipment
I.  Laptops / 18 laptops
II.  Printers /

4 printer-copiers

III.  Thuraya phones and accessories / 8 Thurayas with accessories
IV.  Office furniture / Assorted
V.  Generator / 1 generator
VI.  Office stand fans] / 6 stand fans
VII.  Camera with accessories / 6 cameras
VIII.  Internet connection / 2 connections
IX.  Water dispenser / 2 dispensers
X.  Wireless hotspot connection / 5 devices
XI.  Office stationaries / various
XII.  Money safe / 1 safe
6 (Six) / Complete Solar system / 3 sets
7 (Seven) / Borehole Installation/Repair Kits
I.  Hand pump Mechanics tool box / 60 sets
8 (Eight) / Generator / 1 generator

Bidders may bid for one or all lots provided they offer for all the items and quantities in a lot. Bidders not offering for all the items and quantities in a lot will be considered non-responsive for the respective lot. Bid evaluation will be per lot and contracts will be awarded on lot-by-lot basis.

Note: Bidders should take into account the destination of the items to SNV Rumbek office when quoting the prices of items.

4.  Bidding will be in accordance with the International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procedures as specified in the Water for Lakes procurement manual under the section for Procurement of Goods, Works and Non-Consulting Services 2014, and is open to all eligible bidders.

5.  Interested bidders may obtain further information on Water for Lakes Programme bidding documents from SNV office– through and inspect the bidding documents during office hours from 09.00 to 16.00 hours at the address given below (Monday to Friday).

6.  A complete set of bidding documents in English may be obtained by interested eligible bidders upon a written application to the address below and payment of a nonrefundable fee of US$ 50 or SSP 900. The method of payment will be cash or cheque addressed to SNV Netherlands Development Organisation. The document may be collected from SNV Office in soft and hard copies.

7.  Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 8th February 2016 at 12.00 hours. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who choose to attend at the address below on 8th February 2016 at 12.00 Hours.

8.  All bids must be accompanied by a “Bid Security” of 1% of the bid amount.

9.  The address referred to above on behalf of Water for Lakes Programme is:

SNV Netherlands Development Organisation South Sudan Country Office; Tong Ping Area, Off Kololo Road; Plot No. 555; Block 4 in 3K; PO Box 342, Juba, South Sudan. Tel. (Office): +211 927 323 492: Email: