Acquisition of Rangefinders, Binoculars, and other Spare parts for IEDD equipment and training aids (2055112 & 2055706)
UNOPS
Acquisition of Rangefinders, Binoculars, and other Spare parts for IEDD equipment and training aids (2055112 & 2055706)
Invitation to bid
Reference:
ITB/2022/38140
Beneficiary countries:
Mali
Registration level:
Basic
Published on:
04-Feb-2022
Deadline on:
21-Mar-2022 10:00 (GMT 0.00)
Description
Tender description: Acquisition of Rangefinders, Binoculars, and other Spare parts for IEDD equipment and training aids (2055112 & 2055706)
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Interested vendors must respond to this tender using the UNOPS eSourcing system, via the UNGM portal. In order to access the full UNOPS tender details, request clarifications on the tender, and submit a vendor response to a tender using the system, vendors need to be registered as a UNOPS vendor at the UNGM portal and be logged into UNGM. For guidance on how to register on UNGM and submit responses to UNOPS tenders in the UNOPS eSourcing system, please refer to the user guide and other resources available at: https://esourcing.unops.org/#/Help/Guides
Interested in improving your knowledge of what UNOPS procures, how we procure and how to become a vendor to supply to our organization? Learn more about our free online course on “Doing business with UNOPS” here
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Interested vendors must respond to this tender using the UNOPS eSourcing system, via the UNGM portal. In order to access the full UNOPS tender details, request clarifications on the tender, and submit a vendor response to a tender using the system, vendors need to be registered as a UNOPS vendor at the UNGM portal and be logged into UNGM. For guidance on how to register on UNGM and submit responses to UNOPS tenders in the UNOPS eSourcing system, please refer to the user guide and other resources available at: https://esourcing.unops.org/#/Help/Guides
Interested in improving your knowledge of what UNOPS procures, how we procure and how to become a vendor to supply to our organization? Learn more about our free online course on “Doing business with UNOPS” here
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New clarification added: Question 26: Concerning Lot 1, Item lines 15 and 16: Cyalume (or Equivalent) Box Red and Cyalume(or Equivalent) Box Green.We can offer an identical product, with a 10 Mini chem light batons pack instead of 50 batons pack.Is it acceptable to offer this equivalent, and to offer 300 packs instead of 60 to ensure the same final required 3000 batons quantity/ item line?Answer 26: Yes, the bidders may offer products equivalent to the required products. The Packaging of the items may be different but must match the total quantity requested.Any items 'equivalent' will be evaluated by the committee and deemed compliant or not.
Edited on:
14-Mar-2022 19:09
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webservice@unops.org
New amendment added #3: The purpose of this amendment is to provide clarification on discrepency of the quantity amount for "Lot 1- Item 1- Binoculars"ITB_Section_III_Returnable Bidding Forms - Rev 1 has been amended and replaced by ITB_Section_II_Schedule of Requirements - rev 2. All changes are in pink- See Form C: Price Schedule Form
Edited on:
11-Mar-2022 16:11
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question 25: Form C Price Schedule shows Lot 1 Line 1 Binoculars as 7 units.Form D Technical Bid Form shows Lot 1 Line 1 Binoculars 9 units.Which is correct quantity required?Answer 25: The quantity for Line 1- Binoculars should read "9 (Nine)."An amendment/revision will be made to the subject tender to reflect the correction to the document.
Edited on:
11-Mar-2022 11:43
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question 24: Can you cconfirm the function of the Telescopic rod size from 20cm to 50cm pleaseI.e. should it have a recovery magnet on the end? A hook?Also, is the telescopic range 20cm closed to 50cm extended?Answer 24: No magnet, no hook.The aim is to point a "target".Telescopic range from 20cm closed (pencil size) to (50 cm extended).
Edited on:
09-Mar-2022 09:12
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question 23: Please can you clarify in more detail what these two items are, in Lot 2, item , Hand Tool Kit:French Screwdriver size 1French Screwdriver size 2Answer 23: Flat-head screwdriver n°1 for small, n°2 for the size above.
Edited on:
09-Mar-2022 09:08
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question 22: Can you please provide a template for the Commitment to sustainability Document ? Or please explain what you require ?Answer 22: There is no UNOPS template for Commitment to sustainability Document.Bidder are required to submit at least one of the followings:- A copy of a valid EMS (ISO 14001 or equivalent); or- A copy of the organization’s sustainability policy; or- A copy of the organization’s latest CSR report; or -- A copy of the organization’s most recent UN Global Compact Communication on Progress report; Reduced Packaging Plan; or- A signed statement from the CEO of your company (or other executive officer) confirming the organization's commitment to sustainability.To learn more about UNOPS commitment to sustainability, please go through this link: https://www.unops.org/business-opportunities/how-we-procure Best regards
Edited on:
07-Mar-2022 13:15
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Lot 1 (Item 2) Rangefinder.Question 1: Firstly, we request clarification on Laser Effective/Measuring Range as "Visibility Range -1500m" is specified only.Answer 1: It's more about the Reflective rangeIt's true that the wording visibility range is not the most appropriate.2000 YDS = 1828mMagnification x Obj lens: 6X24Question 2: Secondly, we also request clarification on units of measurement, as visbilty range is quoted in metres and accuarcy +/- in YardsAnswer 2: Units of measurement in Metre, as far as we know, the units of measurement can be changed on the setup.A version of this equipment with both will be suitable.
Edited on:
02-Mar-2022 09:52
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webservice@unops.org
New amendment added #2: The purpose of this amendment is to provide more specifications to the items required following the request for clarifications, and consequently to extend the tender deadlines.ITB_Section_II_Schedule of Requirements has been amended and replaced by ITB_Section_II_Schedule of Requirements - rev 1. All changes are in redITB_Section_III_Returnable Bidding Forms has been amended and replaced by ITB_Section_III_Returnable Bidding Forms - Rev 1. All changes are in redThe new deadline for clarifications: 16th March 2022, 10:00 am, UTCThe new tender deadline (closing date): 21st March 2022, 10:00 am, UTC
Edited on:
22-Feb-2022 23:23
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question 19: As a matter of fact, from the manufacturer, the WD100 cannot be manufactured at the moment as the microprocessors are no longer available.Only the WD10 Passive Command Wire Detector could be offered.Réponse 19: Equivalent items can be offered. Whether they are equivalent or not will be evaluated by the evaluation committee.
Edited on:
22-Feb-2022 20:24
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question 18: Further to our last transmission - how can we upload the information to your technical team for the WD100 equivalent systemRéponse 18 : As per answer 17, please when submitting your bid, upload the relevant files together with your technical form D
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22-Feb-2022 20:20
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question 17: With respect to Line item 6 Guartel WD100 detector you have requested details of technical file to be submitted for your technical expert to review.We request you advise how we should provide you with the Techncial details of the alternative instrument as there are several files to be uploaded.We also have our suppliers technical party at hand should you wish to communicate with him.Réponse 17: Please give details of the good offered in Form D, technical bid form (Column: Details of goods offered). When submitting your bid, you can also attach to form D or upload as a separate files, all relevant documents to support your technical bid.After the closing date, and during evaluation, if the panel need more clarifications about the goods offered, the panel will use the evaluation clarification canal.
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22-Feb-2022 20:17
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question 16 : Lot-1 / Item-13 (Hazard Marking Tape)Can you clarify if adhesive marking or non-adhesive non adhesive barricade/cordon tape is preferred?Answer 16: Non-adhésive
Edited on:
22-Feb-2022 20:10
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: In reference to Lot 1 / Item No:1 (Binoculors)Question 14: Can you please clarify the upper limit for closest focal range, is 5m the maximum acceptable limit?Answer 14: Less than 5m is not necessary, 5 m will be suitable as we are not doing micro visionQuestion 15: Can you also please clarify the maximum and minimum acceptable objective lense diameters (mm)Answer 15: Larger effective diameter will impact on the weight of the binoculars, 50mm is usually the maximum for handled binoculars. Between 42mm to 50mm will be suitable.
Edited on:
21-Feb-2022 13:51
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question 8: We are reliably informed because of major component shortages manufacture of the WD100 is on hold and it is unlikely to resume in the near future. We also confirm no stock is available. In view of this problem, would UNOPS consider an alternative solution which fully meets the application and techncial requirements of the WD100, and is already in operation with other demining operatives? Answer 8: It can be a solution to the situation but this will need first to be reviewed by a technical expert. Therefore we kindly request the technical folder for the proposed alternative. Question 9: Please clarify the following:For item 1.1 Binoculars: Is a closest focal point of 5.25 m instead of 3 m acceptable?Answer 9: YesQuestion 10: For item 1.10: Folding Shovel: Is a full length (open) of 56 cm instead of 42 cm and a foldable length of 24 cm instead of 22 cm acceptable? Answer 10: YesQuestion 11: For item 1.12b: Batteries for the Flashlight: Are you requiring both the 123A BATTERIES (non-rechargeable) and the Lithium Iron Phosphate Rechargeable Batteries? or both lines 1 and 2 are specifications for the same battery 123A Lithium Iron Phosphate Rechargeable Battery?Answer 11: We require only Lithium Iron Phosphate Rechargeable batteries.Question 12: Cable Detector Brand: GUARTEL Model: WD100 or upgraded model, the manufacturer is quoting directly in this tender. Can you please specify what alternative/equivalent brand will be acceptable?Answer 12: As this technical equipment is already in use in our training and implemented in our training SOP, we need to keep the same model. If the request items are facing some issues, therefore it needs to fulfil the technical requirement as explained in question 8.Question 13: In reference to ITB Section II - Schedule of Requiremtns of Lot 1 - RANGEFINDERS, BINOCULARS AND TRAINING AIDS - some of the items on the technical requirements document contain an exact brand and model number; we would like to clarify whether technically compliant altrenatives to these models are acceptable.Answer 13: Equivalent items can be proposed. Whether they are equivalent or not will be evaluated by the evaluation committee.An amendment/revision will be made to the subject tender to reflect the additional specifications.
Edited on:
15-Feb-2022 18:10
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question 7: Would you be able to tell us what is the maginification of the binoculars and the rangefinder units?Answer 7: Magnification of Binoculars: 8x42Magnification of Rangefinder unit: 6x24
Edited on:
11-Feb-2022 11:32
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webservice@unops.org
New amendment added #1: The purpose of this Amendment is to extend the deadline from March 8th to March 14th due to the maintenance being done on the website between March 4th and 8th.
Edited on:
10-Feb-2022 18:04
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question 6: For Lot 3 there is 2 types of radio: Analog or Digital - Which does the end user require?Answer 6: Analog Radio
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10-Feb-2022 13:04
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question 6: Dear Sir/Madam, for Lot 3 there is exists 2 types of radio: analog or digital - which does the end user require? Thank you Dear Sir/Madam, for Lot 3 there is exists 2 types of radio: analog or digital - which does the end user require? Thank youAnswer 6: Analog radio
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10-Feb-2022 12:32
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question 1: There are no specifications given for any of the items in Lot 2, aside from a contents list for the Hand Tool Kit. Do you have any requirements to base an offer around?The Schedule of Requirements only lists a part number for certain items, and no mention of "or equivalent" - can alternatives be offered that we consider to be of eqivalent capability?Answer 1: Equivalent items can be proposed. Whether they are equivalent or not will be evaluated by the evaluation committee.Question 2: We would like to request clarifications concerning the Hand Tool Kit of Lot number 2.Are you sure that you would like 10 cm length pliers, because this is tiny... good for carriage because small and lightweight, but less convenient to use than bigger models ?Answer 2: The length can be between 10 to 13cm with a hard grip.Question 3: Concerning the 2 models of gloves, can you please give more details, technical characteristics and/or use case ?Answer 3: Leather gloves size L and XL & Nitril gloves size L and XL (black) Question 4: Please confirm if these radios in Lot 3, Are meant to be HF / VHF or UHF. We need also to know what should the package of every radio to include.Answer 4: UHF radios with 2x batteries per radio included with 1x charger per radio and a UHF Whip antenna for 403-502 MHz range.Question 5: Please we need to confirm whether your required item for lot #3 is Motorola DP1400 UHF Radio, and whether you require batteries to be included.Answer 5: Yes, it is UHF Radios/ Frequency rangeUHF (403 à 470 MHz)/ UHF Whip antenna for 403-502 MHz range/ 2x batteries per radio included with 1x charger per radio.An amendment/revision will be made to the subject tender to reflect the additional specifications.
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08-Feb-2022 22:34
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webservice@unops.org