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BMS/ITM - ZWE_GF_SHF Solar PV Systems
Procurement Process
ITB - Invitation to bid
Office
UNDP-HQ - ZIMBABWE
Deadline
27-Jan-25 @ 10:00 AM (New York time)
Published on
09-Dec-24 @ 12:00 AM (New York time)
Reference Number
UNDP-HQ-01208
Contact
Jakob Mohr - jakob.mohr@undp.org
Introduction
This ITB has the objective of sourcing turnkey Solar Systems for 185 Regional Health Centers and 3 Warehouses across Zimbabwe.
The sites are grouped in 5 lots:
Lots 1-4 are grouped by geographical proximity and standardized on 7 kWp / 21 kWh systems that only differ by ground or roof mount type and local conditions.
Lot 5 groups 17 sites with bigger and more complex installations.
Interested suppliers can choose to submit complete bids for one or more lots. Each lot will be evaluated individually and awarded based on technically compliant, lowest cost methodology.
Please note that the Pre-Bid Site Visit per lot are mandatory for bid eligibility. Confirmation for the participation in the Pre-Bid Site visit is required.
To attend you will need to register participation of your representative by 3 January 2025 - 17:00 CET via the messaging function on Quantum.
Two bidders’ conference will be held on the 15 of January 2025.
1) bidders conference covering lots 1-4
2) bidders conference covering lot 5
The requirement is for vendors to provide comprehensive offers for each full lot of hybrid solar PV turnkey solutions in health facilities across Zimbabwe based on the following configuration.
1. Supply solar PV turnkey solutions
2. Installation, User Acceptance Test (UAT), Commissioning and government certification of the final system to be completed nine months from award
3. Integration of the final solution into the facility and power supply where existing or planned
4. Training of the users on the system must also be provided to guarantee they will be able to perform load management and the system's first-level operation and maintenance effectively.
5. Provision of bi-annual maintenance and after-sales service by the local partner (for 2 years). NB: O&M service and bi-annual visits is still subject to funding confirmation and may be awarded following installation and stabilization period, approximately in May 2026.
For support with the registration to Quantum, please contact:
jakob.mohr@undp.org, irene.teyi@undp.org, copying itm.service.delivery@undp.org
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