DEADLINE: 10TH JULY, 2023 12:00:00 PM WAT
LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT
LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF HEALTH (LSMoH)
GRANT MANAGEMENT UNIT (GMU)
INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) FOR THE SUPPLY OF HIV TEST KITS
IFB: LSMoH/GMU/NCB/HIV/06/2023
LSMH/GMU/SASCP/HIV15
(1.0) BACKGROUND
The Lagos State Ministry of Health (LSMoH) is a Principal Recipient (PR) for Global Fund Grant comprising of Tuberculosis and Resilient Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH). As the Principal Recipient, the Ministry of Health is legally responsible for the management of the integrated grant ensuring achievement of the programmatic results and accountability of the grant financial resources.
To fulfill the mandate of the Principal Recipient, the Ministry of Health has established the Grant Management Unit (GMU) to carry out the functions of the PR. The Grant Management Unit works with other implementing units (TB and RSSH) within the LSMoH, Sub-Recipients (SRs), and other implementing partners in executing its mandate and ensuring that the grant is managed and implemented in compliance with grant agreement signed between the Global Fund and the Principal Recipient.
The GMU invites prospective vendors to submit responses to the Invitation for Bids for the supply of HIV Test Kits.
(2.0) SCOPE OF WORK
INVITATION FOR BIDS LOT SCOPE REMARKS HIV Test Kit To supply HIV test kits as highlighted in the bidding document and in compliance with the specification therein. 1% Bid Security To provide a detailed catalog or brochure that includes information about the HIV test kits being offered, including specifications, features, performance characteristics. To provide quality certification or validation report for the HIV rapid test kits. This certification should include FMOH evaluation.
(3.0) GENERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FROM INTERESTED APPLICANTS
(i) Evidence of Registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) with the inclusion of Certificate of Incorporation and Articles of Association.
(ii) Company profile and organizational structure with the full name of the organization and contact person, postal address, telephone, and e-mail addresses.
(iii) Evidence of company tax clearance for at least the last 3 years within 2019-2022
(iv) Audited financial statements of the company for at least the last 3 years within 2019-2022 stamped and signed by a registered Charted Accountant Firm.
(v) Bank Reference letter /Letter of good standing from bank.
(vi) Verifiable evidence of 3 similar experiences (within a minimum of 5 years) with government, private or non-governmental organizations. (These should include award letters, or evidence of satisfactory completion or progress for each experience indicated).
(4.0) SUBMISSION OF BID DOCUMENTS FOR IFB
(i) Only Vendors who are already registered with the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency (LSPPA) and are in its vendor database shall be able to access and download the Bid Documents.
(ii) Interested bidders who are yet to register, should quickly visit the PPA website (www.lagosppa.gov.ng) for Contractors Registration and Guide.
(iii) For inquiries on how to register, renew or upgrade, please call 08174140161, 07056564901 or email: proc.gmulsmoh@gmail.com or visit the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency, Alausa, Ikeja.
(iv) Bidders shall upload their bids virtually through the same electronic medium by which the bid was downloaded.
(v) Please note, interested bidders are to ensure their business registration with PPA is in the right category and classification.
(vi) Uploading of bids should be completed on or before 12:00pm (mid-day) 10 July, 2023.
(5.0) OPENING OF BID DOCUMENTS FOR IFB
The electronic Bids will be opened and conducted through the virtual platform at 12.00 pm (mid-day) 10 July, 2023. The link shall be shared within 24 hours prior the bid opening process.
(6.0) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
(i) Please note that the submission of these documents in response to this invitation shall not entitle any of the interested parties to any claims against LASG, LSMOH, or The Global Fund.
(ii) All costs incurred by respondents as a result of this invitation and any subsequent requests for information shall be for the respondent’s account only.
(iii) Site visits/samples of items to be supplied may be required.
(iv) All requests for clarification should be directed to the Procurement and Supply Chain Manager via email at proc.gmulsmoh@gmail.com on or before 12:00pm 7 July, 2023.
Advance payment shall not be considered or made to any recommended vendor.
SIGNED:
COORDINATOR
GF GRANT MANAGEMENT UNIT
LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF HEALTH
