Overview : Dear Mr. / Ms., The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) hereby invites you to submit a Bid to this Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the above-referenced subject. This ITB includes the following documents: Section 1 – This Letter of Invitation Section 2 – Instructions to Bidders (including Data Sheet) Section 3 – Schedule of Requirements and Technical Specifications Section 4 – Bid Submission Form Section 5 – Documents Establishing the Eligibility and Qualifications of the Bidder Section 6 – Technical Bid Form Section 7 – Price Schedule Form Section 8 – Form for Bid Security Section 9 – Form for Performance Security Section 10 – Contract to be Signed, including General Terms and Conditions Appendix 1 - E-tendering Instructions Manual for Bidders Appendix 2 - FAQ for Bidders Your offer comprising of all required documents should be submitted in accordance with Annex I through the UNDP ATLAS E-Tendering system, which can be accessed at https://etendering.partneragencies.org. No hard copy or email submissions will be accepted by UNDP: Also, please remember the following dates: Bid submission deadline: Please refer to E-tendering system for time and date of bid submission deadline. Pre-Bid meeting: October 19, 2017, 10:00 AM (Kabul Time) Bid opening: October 31, 2017, 10:30 AM (Kabul time) The step by step instructions for registration of bidders and quotation/proposal submission through the UNDP ATLAS E-Tendering system is available in the instructions manual for the bidders, attached with this RFP. Should you require any training on the UNDP ATLAS E-Tendering system or face with any difficulties when registering your company or submitting your bid, please send an email to the E-Tendering Help Desk at etendering.af@undp.org or call +93 (0) 728999592 during office hours to request for help. The proposers are advised to use Internet Explorer (Version 10 or above) browser to avoid any Compatibility issues with the E-Tendering system. Kindly go through this invitation letter and other documents attached here to this ITB. Should you have any questions or require any clarification, please feel free to send an email to the procurement officer at procurement.af@undp.org or call +93 (0) 728999592 during office hours. UNDP looks forward to receiving your Bid and thanks you in advance for your interest in UNDP procurement opportunities. Yours sincerely, GF Procurement Unit |