RFQ-design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing & comm. STARLINK KITS

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Introduction

UNDP Zambia, in partnership with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Smart Zambia Institute (SZI), is implementing the Smart Health Systems / Solar for Health initiative to provide reliable power and connectivity to health facilities across Zambia. 

As part of this initiative, Starlink Gen 3 Standard and Starlink Mini satellite Internet kits will be deployed to selected health facilities. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeks a Contractor (s) to design, fabricate, supply, install and commission standardized steel mounting structures for these Starlink kits at health facilities nationwide.

 The solution shall be safe, robust, cost-effective, replicable and compliant with:

a.       Smart Zambia Guidelines for Starlink Deployment in Public Bodies, 2025 (attached);

b.       Starlink Gen 3 Standard and Starlink Mini manufacturer specification sheets and installation guides (attached);

c.       UNDP’s Social and Environmental Standards (SES) and Gender Equality Strategy.

d.       Applicable Zambian laws, building codes and relevant standards; and

e.       UNDP policies, procedures, and Code of Conduct.

3.2    Lot Structure

For the purposes of this RFQ, the works are divided into two Lots as follows:

·       Lot 1 – Central, South & East Corridor: Lusaka, Central, Southern and Eastern Provinces (districts as listed in Table 15-1).

·       Lot 2 – North & West Corridor: Copperbelt, North-Western, Western, Northern, Muchinga and Luapula Provinces (districts as listed in Table 15-1).

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Amendment

Please note that below clauses in the RFQ have been amended to reflect the following: 1. Annex 3 BOQ (Excel Sheet) under the tab for SUPPLY_L1, Line 1, Type A Supply A1, the Quantities have been corrected to "207" instead of "387" as this was a typo error. The Corrected Annex 3 BOQ sheet is hereby Attached. 2. RFQ template, Section 8.1.4 under Contractor Qualifications and Experience: Section 8.1.4 has been amended to read, " 8.1.4. The Contractor shall be registered with the National Council for Construction (NCC) under Category B or E– at Grade 5 or higher". 3. RFQ Template Section 14: TR1 (b), has also been amended to read " b. Valid NCC registration in Category B or E–at grade 5 or higher". 4. Section 8.3: under Key Personnel: The following phrase has been added as a last point: " Personnel with experience in satellite dish installations, such as Starlink kits or similar systems, are desirable." 5. The submission deadline has also been extended to Friday 12th December at Midnight, New York Time. The Amended RFQ template has been hereby attached for your reference and changes in the above sections have been highlighted in yellow. Best Regards. UNDP Zambia Procurement Team

Documents :

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