Invitation for Bids – Supply and Delivery of Various Goods and Services, Under Framework Agreement

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INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF VARIOUS GOODS AND SERVICES, UNDER FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT: NATIONAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING

DATE OF ISSUE: 16TH JULY, 2024

1. The University of Malawi (UNIMA) has budgeted funds for procurement of various goods and services under framework agreement.

2. The Chairperson, Internal Procurement and Disposal Committee (IPDC), now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders to enter into framework agreement for the supply and delivery of goods and services as follows:

NoDescriptionTender NoDelivery periodTarget Group
1Supply and Delivery of Stationery on Framework agreementG27-07-24As and when required, 12 monthsMicro, Small, and Medium Enterprises
2Supply and Delivery of motor vehicle batteries, tyres, tubes and gutters on Framework agreement028-07-24As and required, 12 monthsMicro, Small, and Medium Enterprises
3Supply and Delivery of Hardware Plumbing and Electrical materials on Framework agreementG30-07-24As and required, 12 monthsMicro, small, and Medium Enterprises
4Provision of Motor vehicle hiring services on Framework agreement529-07-24As and required, 12 monthsMicro, Small, and Medium Enterprises

 

3. Bidding shall be conducted in accordance with the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) procedures as specified in the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act, 2017 and its subsidiary legislation.

4. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information and inspect bidding documents from University of Malawi Procurement Department at the address given in paragraph 7(i) below from 08:00 – 12:00 hrs, 13:00 to 16:00 local time (Monday to Friday) except during national public holidays.

5. A complete set of Bidding documents in English language may be obtained by interested bidders at 7(ii) upon payment of a non-refundable fee of MK20,000.00. The method of payment shall be cash or Bank Deposit using the following bank details

Account Name: Unima Main Account
Account Number: 1124706
Branch: National Bank, Zomba Branch

Please bring deposit slip as proof of payment. The documents may be obtained in person by the prospective bidders.

6. Sealed bids must be submitted to the address at 7 (iii) below at or before 10:00 hours on 16H AUGUST, 2024 Late bids shall be rejected and returned to the bidder unopened.

7. The address for inspection, purchase, submission and opening of bidding documents:

i) Inspection and Purchase of Bidding Documents
University of Malawi
P.O. Box 280
Zomba
Attention: Procurement and Disposal of Assets Manager
Tel: +265 0111624 222
E-mail: procurement@unima.ac.mw

ii) Submission of Tender Documents

The Chairperson
Internal Procurement and Disposal of Assets Committee (IPDC)
University of Malawi
Chilunga Road
P.O. Box 280
Zomba

iii) Opening of Tender Documents
University of Malawi
Senior Common Room
Chilunga Road
P.O Box 280
Zomba

8. Bids shall be valid for a period of 90 days after tender opening. This procurement subject is fully funded by University of Malawi and does not attract any payment or part thereof in any foreign currency.

9. Opening of Bids shall commence at 10:00 hours on 16TH AUGUST, 2024 in Unima’s senior common room, where interested bidders, their representatives and the general public may to attend.

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