DEADLINE: 8TH MARCH, 2021
INSTITUTE OF HUMAN VIROLOGY, NIGERIA (IHVN)
INVITATION TO BID
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING
BID TITLE: OPTIMIZATION OF GENEXPERT SITES
ITB NO.: ITB/IHVN/GF PPM/001/2020
MANAGEMENT OF XPERT MTB/RIF MACHINE
OPTIMIZATION FOR 37 LOTS

1. Introduction
The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) is a leading local non-governmental organization implementing HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), malaria, research and non-communicable disease projects in Nigeria through the development of infrastructure for treatment, care, prevention, and support for people living with and those affected by these diseases.

2. Background
IHVN was selected as a Principal Recipient to oversee a two (2) year (2019– 2022) TB PPM Grant by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. In 2016, Xpert MTB/RIF testing was adopted as the first point of diagnosis for all forms of TB in Nigeria but the sub-optimal functionality of these machines have contributed to the low detection rate of TB cases in Nigeria. As part of the activities in the PPM grant, IHVN has been mandated to ensure optimization of selected Xpert MTB/RIF machines, on behalf of the National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control Program (NTBLCP).

3. Purpose of Request For Bid (RFB)
The purpose of this request is to solicit bids to facilitate the implementation and optimization of Xpert MTB/RIF Machines across 36 states of Nigeria and the FCT with oversight from Institute of Human Virology-Nigeria (IHVN).

4. Invitations for Expression of Interests and Bidding
IHVN is soliciting for interests from reputable service providers, suppliers and organizations with relevant experience in carrying out services listed on our RFB during the project implementation period.

To be eligible to participate in the bidding process, interested organization(s) are required to provide the following information:

  • A Signed Cover Letter indicating Lot Number (check Bid Bill Of Quantities (BOQ) on our website for more information)
  • Company Profile
  • Evidence of company registration (certificate of incorporation of the company-CAC or its equivalent in your country of operation)
  • All Bidders must include copies of tax clearance certificates for the past three years.
  • Proof of registration with Corporate Affairs Commission or similar government regulatory institution in your country of operation.
  • Verifiable evidence of completing similar jobs successfully in the last 3 years, hands-on experience in TB diagnostics and other Laboratory equipment optimization and maintenance, with relevant certifications.
  • Expert knowledge and demonstrable working experience of optimizing and maintaining Xpert MTB/RIF technology
  • Technical and human resource capacity to rapidly cover a large number of sites and ability to work within agreed timelines
  • Flexibility, adaptability, and resourcefulness
  • Bank Reference Letter
  • Bid security shall be provided in the amount and form indicated on the BID
  • All Bidders must include copies of DUNS certification or the bid will be disqualified

5. Submission Requirements

  • All bids must be in ink or typewritten, submissions in pencil will not be accepted
  • Cost Proposal: IHVN desires that bidders provide bid formatted in the templates in Annex B. Bids must be in Nigerian Naira
  • Delivery Information: Delivery period should be stated in line with the expected project performance period
  • Bid must be in Company’s Letter head, duly signed and stamped by an authorized company representative
  • Bid Validity Period must be mentioned and not less than 120 days
  • Any quote with percentage calculation error will be disqualified at the tender meeting

NOTICE:
6. Bids must reach us within six (6) weeks from the date of this publication. It should have the title of the BID written on theTop Left Hand Corner” of the envelope.
All interested bidders can download the BID document at www.ihvnigeria.org

7. The lnstitute’s Contacts/Questions about the Bid and Bid Deadlines are

  • Funding Agency-  GF PPM Grant
  • Bid Start Date/Time- 25th January, 2021
  • Bid Deadline Date Time- 8th March, 2021
  • IHVN contact person- Head of Supply Chain Management Department
  • IHVN Technical person on project- Head of Unit -Technical Team

Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria
Peat House, Maina Court
Plot 252, Herbert Macaulay Way
Central Business District
P.O. Box 9396, Garki, Abuja-NIGERIA
Tel: +234(0)9 4618342, 4610341, 0806 908 5656, Fax: +234 Ext. 4025, Email: bids@ihvnigeria.org

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