PALLADIUM
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE SUPPLY OF MATERNAL REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH INSTRUMENTS

The USAID Integrated Health Program (IHP) is a USAID/Nigeria funded five-year flagship Program, aimed at strengthening the health system, increasing access to and improving quality of primary health care (PHC) services in supported states in Nigeria. IHP, which started in January 2018 will be implemented at the Federal level in Bauchi, Kebbi, Sokoto states and two other states to be determined.

Integrated Health Program- NIgeria Country Office is inviting eligible and reputable companies to express interest in supplying Maternal & Reproductive Health Instruments which would be used conducting competency-based training for Health workers in Bauchi, Kebbi and Sokoto States.

SCOPE OF SUPPLIES

KebbiBauchiSokoto
Description of ItemsQTYUnit CostTotal CostsQTYUnit CostTotal CostsQTYUnit CostTotal Costs
PPIUD Insertion Kits143259146
Internal IUD Kits143259146
Delivery143259146
Kit breakdown                 
CompetencyInstrumentsQty
PPIUD insertion KitKelly Placenta Forceps 12″, Curved1
Sponge Forceps 9-1/2″, Straight3
Iodine Cup (Gally pot with cover), 6oz or 250 ml1
Instrument Pan (tray) with Cover (large)1
Sims Speculum Double End, large1
Interval IUD-Insertion and removal KitsInstrument Pan (tray) with Cover (large)1
Kidney dish 8″1
Iodine Cup (Gally pot) 250 ml1
Forceps Jar 7″1
Tenaculum Forceps 10″1
Volsellum forceps1
Sponge Forceps 9-1/2″, Straight3
Cheatle Forceps 10-1/2″1
Sims Scissors 8″, Curved1
Malleable Uterine Sound1
Plastic uterine sound1
IUD Removal Forceps (Alligator (forceps) Jaw 8″)1
Graves Speculum, Small1
Graves Speculum, Medium1
Graves Speculum, Large/ Cusco1
Sim’s speculum, large1
Mayo scissor straight, 179mm1
Sponge holder, 240mm2
Instrument Pan (tray) with Cover (large)1
Spencer Wells artery forceps 150mml1
Spencer wells artery forceps 200mm1
Delivery KitsUmbilical cord scissor 100mm1
Episiotomy scissor1
Needle holder1
Disserting forceps1
Cord clamp1
Kidney dishes (big & small)2

EVALUATION & SELECTION CRITERIA
This section is important and should be given due attention while completing your application. There will not be assumptions or presumptions on what is submitted, incomplete or assumed to be submitted during evaluation. Incomplete information submission may lead to rejection or poor appraisal of proposal submission. Any company submitting proposal should endeavour to send in a very comprehensive one highlighting how it intends to meet up all the requirements of IHP as highlighted above.
(1) Company profile details to include registered address, functional email address, telephone numbers, and point of contact for the organization.
(2) Evidence of company registration that is Certificate of incorporation (with Corporate Affairs Commission)
(3) Audited financial Statements for 2016, 2017 and 2018.
(4) Tax Clearance Certificate for 2016, 2017, and 2018
(5) Evidence of Tax Identification Number (TIN)
(6) Evidence of experience in supplying similar medical instruments/equipment’s for reputable organizations (especially organizations in the development sector such as INGOs and international organizations)
(7) Clients reference for work which have been performed within the last five years (copies of letters of ward & successful completion certificates and supporting reference letters should be attached).
(8) Submission of budget in the format given above under scope of supplies
(9) The Proposal should indicate the following:
• Availability of items and Delivery date if awarded the supply
• Cost of transporting items to Bauchi, Kebbi and Sokoto.
• Financial proposal should be submitted separately.

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL
Submit hard copies in a sealed envelope to:
The Director of Finance and Administration
Palladium /USAID Nigeria Integrated Health Project (IHP),
#20, Port Harcourt Street, Off Gimbiya Street,
Garki Area 11
Abuja

(1) Any proposal received by IHP after the deadline for submission will not be considered
(2) No proposal shall be modified after the deadline for submission of proposals
(3) Issuance of this solicitation in no way constitutes a commitment to award a contract and Palladium reserves the right to vary any part of this solicitation at the time of award if it becomes necessary.
(4) Please note that as a reputable company we abide by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and so we charge Withholding Tax (WHT) in compliance with Nigerian Tax laws.
(5) There are two stages to the evaluation of the proposal. Any bidder that is not successful in stage one will not be evaluated for stage 2.

Please note:
All costs incurred by the bidders because of this process and any subsequent request for information shall be borne by the bidding companies.

Closing Date: 28 January, 2020 by 5:00pm