Emergency Procurement: Supply of Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) modular bridging system to Ukraine

New amendment added #2: Dear BiddersUNOPS eSourcing external site has temporary problems.To ensure the Bidders can safely submit their responses the deadline for submissions is extended till October 17, 2023.Please submit your bids before the deadline.Thank you.

New clarification added: Regarding the requirement for a clear span of 100m:Kindly be aware that panel type / Bailey type / pin type bridges / panel bridges with a modular length of 3m as required in your technical specifications are not suitable for clear spans up to 100 m. A different modular system would have to be used which is not what your tender calls for. The requirement of the clear 100m span is unheard of in the panel bridge or emergency bridge industry. A quick configuration shows us a configuration of 4 storey by 4 panel line structure which is approximately 10m high and extremely difficult to build. Could the client show a situation or explain further the requirement or give any guidance of the solution that could comply with 100m clear span. Is it acceptable to submit a example design with truss bridge design that can be delivered to site with example design with company experience in larger span realised in other countries. This modular solution for 100m cannot be designed in the allowable time limit but can be shipped into Ukraine in containers. Alternatively, is the requirement for 100m meant to be carried out in multiple spans?Dear BidderThank you for your request.Please refer to 1.9 and 1.2. The requirement of spanning gaps without interim support relates only to the spans of 10-50 m. The bridge modular system capable of being configured as a continuous 100m long span shall envisage interim supports.Thank you.

New clarification added: According to Article 1.3 of the Schedule of Requirements, it is indicated that the Modular Bridging System refers to a complete collection of bridge components, tools, ramps, and launching equipment that is necessary for the construction, deployment, and retrieval of a bridge spanning at least 39 meters for unregulated crossings. Kindly confirm that one set consists of a bridge measuring 39 meters, a ramp access on each side, launching equipment suitable for the said bridge, all required tools, and that 10 sets are required.  Dear BidderThank you for your request.Please refer to clauses 1.1, 1.2 and 1.4 in the Schedule of Requirements. Clause 1.4 supports the requirements of 1.1. If needed as per 1.2, several elements of the bridge system from other container module sets can be added or additionally purchased beyond the current procurement procedure. All modular bridging system materials shall be capable of spanning gaps ranging from 10 to 50 meters  without intermediate supports. One set consists of at least 39 m of bridge components, ramp for each side, launching equipment suitable for the listed  bridge, all necessary tools, and 10 sets are needed. Additionally, see clauses 1.5, 1.6 and 1.7 in the Schedule of Requirements.Thank you.

New clarification added: Regarding Eurocode/Ukrainian Code:1. In case of using Eurocode Standard to prove the bridge configuration would the client accept exemptions from clauses within Eurocode that are permanent bridge related for instance steel joints, accidental actions, fatigue etc.2 Would the client accept temporary bridge design being exempt from accidental actions specified onerously for permanent bridges. For instance, Eurocode requires a guardrail system to protect the structure to have a design compliant regarding disproportionate collapse, while the specification refers to have only kerb wheel protection system or visual restraint. Is it acceptable not to have a parapet system for accidental actions based on EN 1991-2:2003?3. Please clarify if any seismic action should be taken into account in the design of the bridges using either of the standards Eurocode or Ukrainian Standard. If seismic loading shall be checked, would you be so kind as to specify the factors and assumptions the designer needs to take for both codes.4. Regarding Eurocode: Would the client accept if only the Load Model 1 (LM1) and Load Model 2 (LM2) is taken into account as a live model based on EN 1991-2:2003? Can we assume that all special vehicles are governed by STANAG 2021?5. Regarding the application of Eurocode in Ukraine we did not find National Annexes that we could specifically apply for this region. Which National Annex for Eurocode should be governing one when applying Eurocode for this tender. There is a link on this specific topic that could be useful https://uscc.ua/en/proyektuvannya-po-evrokodam. It is from the Ukrainian Steel Association. Would the client accept if an adjustment factor (a) of 0.80 for Load Model 1 given in EN1991-2:2003 4.3.2 is taken into account, considering that the tender calls for the supply of panel-type/Bailey-type/temporary bridges?Dear BidderThank you for your request. Please find the answers below.Please refer to 1.2 and note that these modular bridges are planned to be used at several locations and they may be re-collected and installed at other locations. Also it is not clear for how long they will be in use, hence they shall be treated as if they were being permanent.Refer to previous reply.Seismic action should be taken into account as per applicable Ukrainian standards.Special vehicles are considered to be covered by the applicable MLC taken from STANAG 2021.Recommended values for the national parameters in the Eurocode shall be followed unless these values had been defined by Ukrainian authorities. For the second question on this query please refer to the reply to question 1 of this RFC.Thank you.

New clarification added: Regarding static calculation:In Form D: Technical Bid Form Section 2, Table 2.1, item 1.1 & item 1.4 and the explanation of the request quotation, it is mentioned that the modular bridge system shall be at least 39m long. However, on the contrary to these items, in Form D: Technical Bid Form Section 2, Table 2.1, item 1.2, it is specified that the bridge system shall be capable of spans ranging from 10m to 50m.We would like to clarify this issue, since there are different bridge lengths mentioned in different items. Would the client accept if we submit our technical offer for a 39m long panel bridge including static calculation for a 39m long bridge only at this stage? Do we assume correctly that the client wishes to build other lengths later on based on a configuration table for spans 10m to 50m, using the 39m sets to be offered to assemble what he requires? Dear BidderThank you for your request.The bidder's proposal shall comply with 1.1., 1.2, 1.4 in addition to other clauses stated in Section II: Schedule of Requirements. We can only state if a proposal is acceptable after an evaluation of the complete submitted documentation.Thank you.

New clarification added: Clarification on fatigue:Fatigue according to EurocodeCould you please clarify the following parameters to evaluate the fatigue of the bridges:Traffic category from Table 4.5(n) – Indicative number of heavy vehicles expected per year and per slow lane of EN 1991-2 and design life of the structure (tLd) in years. Either the traffic type from Table 4.7 - Set of equivalent lorries of EN 1991-2, or the average gross weight of the lorries in the slow lane (Qm1) defined in 9.5.2 (3) of 1993-2.Fatigue according to Trilateral CodeCould you please clarify the required number of crossings (n) of the maximum load class crossing over the bridges?Dear BidderThank you for your request.The required number of crossings (n) of the maximum load class crossing over the bridges can be defined as maximally possible. Traffic category shall be considered to be Category 1 or 2, depending on the final configuration of the bidder's proposal. Design life of the structure may be estimated using the indicative values of EN-1990 cl.2.3, considering that the modular bridge system can be installed and uninstalled at several locations along its life and that the bridge may be installed for an undetermined amount of time. Fatigue loading: EN-1993-2 cl.9.2.2 may be considered for analyzing fatigue.Thank you.

New clarification added: Answer to the request for clarification containing 14 questions (the request can not be added due to insufficient number of symbols available in the tab for the answer).Dear BidderThank you for your request. Please find the answer below.1. The proposal shall comply with the requirements stated in Section II Schedule of Requirements. We can only state if a bidder´s proposal is acceptable after an evaluation of the fully submitted documentation. The supply of intermediate supports is not required. 2. The proposal shall comply with the requirements stated in Section II Schedule of Requirements. If the proposal complies with these requirements it will be considered as acceptable.3. We can only state if a bidder´s proposal is acceptable after an evaluation of the fully submitted documentation. All lengths in the requirements are listed in metres and the lengths in the submissions have to be listed in metres. 4. The proposal shall comply with the requirements stated in Section II Schedule of Requirements. If the proposal complies with these requirements it will be considered as acceptable. 5. The bidder shall submit all the necessary certified calculations which demonstrate the compliance of requirements contained in the Schedule of Requirements. If the bidder submits a calculation report demonstrating the compliance for a 39m span, it will have not demonstrated the compliance of the structure for a 50m span without intermediate supports as per the Schedule of Requirements. 6. Please refer to query # 5. Yes, fatigue shall be considered in the design.7. The bidder shall submit all the necessary documentation which demonstrates the compliance of requirements contained in the Schedule of Requirements. Please note that only spans up to 50 m are considered without intermediate supports.8. The proposal shall comply with the requirements stated in Section II Schedule of Requirements. If the proposal complies with these requirements it will be considered as acceptable. 9. The proposal shall comply with the requirements stated in Section II Schedule of Requirements. If the proposal complies with these requirements it will be considered as acceptable. 10. The proposal shall comply with the requirements stated in Section II Schedule of Requirements. If the proposal complies with these requirements it will be considered as acceptable. 11. The proposal shall comply with the requirements stated in Section II Schedule of Requirements. If the proposal complies with these requirements it will be considered as acceptable. 12. The proposal shall comply with the requirements stated in Section II Schedule of Requirements. We can only state if a bidder´s proposal is acceptable after an evaluation of the fully submitted documentation. 13. The proposal shall comply with the requirements stated in Section II Schedule of Requirements. We can only state if a bidder´s proposal is acceptable after an evaluation of the fully submitted documentation. 14. Requirement 2.1 is not related to the bidder´s query. The mentioned proof of experience, calculation and pricing are not required by the Schedule of requirements.  Last additional query. Requirement 3.5 is not related to the bidder´s query. Please refer to 3.5, 6.2 and 6.3.Thank you. 

New clarification added: Regarding Ukrainian Code and NATO STANAG 2021:Form D: Technical Bid Form Section 2, Table 2.1, item 1.2 states that the modular bridging system shall be capable of spanning gaps ranging from 10m to 50m without any intermediate supports and must be able to support the loadings of Model 1 and Model 2 hypothetical vehicles when deployed over at least a 50m span as defined in the State Building Standards of Ukraine DBN B.1.2-15:2009.It is also stated that Model 1 is applicable to dual lane configuration under normal crossing, and Model 2 is applicable to dual lane configuration under caution crossing.However, in the State Building Standards of Ukraine DBN B.1.2-15:2009, we could not find any detail about normal and caution crossing, in fact these definitions are given in NATO STANAG 2021.Would client clarify what normal crossing and caution crossing mean and how we could consider them in our design based on Ukrainian Standard DBN B.1.2-15:2009?Dear BidderThank you for your request.The definitions of normal and caution crossing conditions are stated in STANAG 2021 cl.6.1.2. The bidder should consider their application as per STANAG 2021.Thank you.

New clarification added: Road traffic actions according to EurocodeWould the client accept adjustment factors on Lane Number 1 (αQ1 and αq1) of 0,8 based on 4.3.2 (3) NOTE 2 of EN 1991-2?Dear BidderThank you for your request.Recommended values indicated in EN-1991-2 cl.4.3.2(3) Note 2 are acceptable, but only when applying load models as per Eurocodes.Thank you.

New clarification added: Regarding Ukrainian Code:Would client clarify what should be considered for the factors (nd,ny,nc,nt) given in ДБН В.2.3-26:2010, M.1.2. (M.2) to determine the design life of the bridges based on Ukrainian Code?Which bridge type shall we use to determine the k1 factor based on ДБН В.2.3-26:2010, M.1.2. (M.3)?Dear BidderThank you for your request.The ДБН В.2.3-26:2010 is not listed in the schedule of requirements. The checks should be done following EN Eurocode.Thank you.

New clarification added: You are asking for Baileys bridges . These bridges are discontinued in the civil construction domain and only being used as legacy equipment by military and also sold by Chinese (copy) manufacturers at low price to developing nations.Perhaps you might actually mean not Bailey bridges, but Panel bridges. Janson Bridging Panel Bridge (JPB) is the premier panel bridge designed per EURCODE which includes fatigue. This solution is (only) used when there is a requirement for long free span and long(er) term use and a sufficient budget to acquire this asset. It would be ‘appels to oranges’ to compare the JPB to an inferior traditional Bailey bridge.We would recommend not to ask for a bailey or panel bridge, but instead ask for Steel Modular Bridges (equal to the title of LTA) where Janson Bridging can offer our Modular Steel Bridge solution for short spans (up to 40 meter) which we deploy to the hundreds in countries like Sri Lanka. Both steel and concrete decks can be provided. For spans over 40m we can augment your total requirement with a Janson Bridging panel bridge or Warren-Truss Bridges. DETAILED RESPONSE Janson Bridging Int. BV. believes the gap crossing required capacities should meet the guidance for the above mentioned provision of Modular Steel Bridges and related services, now more specific with relative low dynamic load classification of 45 metric tonnes vehicle Mass. Also the spans are relative short and probably, although not specified, Single lane road widths.  The email request does not specify the desired traffic speed, the dimensions, nor the number of passages per annum. Nor does it give the minimum dimensions/ requirements of a bridge nor the type besides old fashioned 1943 designed Bailey material. We believe an optimised mix of bridge components serves best so, bridges can suit many locations and being delivered and installed. If cantilever launching is required this can be arranged for most bridge types.If you strictly mean Panel bridge types using the brand name Bailey, we do need to mention the new constructed panel bridges are not meant to be built by hand but require hoisting devices. The Panels are two times higher then the traditional Bailey components and there for much heavier and stronger, and in our case fatigue resistant designed and with a large extra capacity so monitoring and guiding the traffic is not required any more. (speed  and distance between vehicles and dimensions). These type of bridges are CE certified and approved for civilian permanent use. (dimensions and load classification and safety measures meet the civilian requirements) The panel type bridges are quit logistic intensive as girder, truss and girder plate bridges are logistic much lighter and transportable up to 48 mtr. spans, width unlimited. These bridges are being designed according the latest EURO CODE and are semi permanent, meaning depending on the deck components easy to be replaced to other locations after operational use. The bridges have no moving parts, components are maintenance free and Commercially available , such as bolts, nuts and washers. We have already 50 years of experience in daily renting out these bridge types. We hope to convince you there are extreme good varieties in components, which are extreme low on staff personnel resources.With reference to our website, please take a moment to understand the other modular bridge types available in the market. Dear BidderThank you for your request.Technical requirements are contained in the document Section II Schedule of Requirements. The bidders must submit the bids in accordance with these requirements. Thank you.

New clarification added: Would the client accept an extension of submission by one week, as not all technical clarifications have been answered so far? In order to prepare the technical documentation adequately and calculate the configurations based on the very demanding load requirements for temporary bridges there must be a clear understanding of the technical parameters to consider, this with a view towards being able to offer the best possible product. Thank you very much.Dear BidderThank you for your request.The deadline for submissions has already been extended for 10 days as per the bidder's request. It constitutes the period from 21 September till 16 October which exceeds the typical solicitation period for emergency procurement. Given the urgency of the procurement further extensions are unfortunately not possible.Thank you.

New clarification added: Under 2.2 a delivery time for the first batch of 45 days is requested for 30% of the contracted scope. This includes the transport to Lviska oblast leaving very little time for the actual manufacturing of the bridges. Please consider that 45 days is an unrealistic timeline for the manufacturing of 30% of the contract scope and it will very much limit the competition on this bid. Dear BidderThank you for your request.The delivery timeline has been defined by the donor and the recipient of the project. The RFQ is conducted as an emergency procurement process and compliance with the delivery timeline is an important factor for the success of the bid. Bearing this in mind, the bidder can provide the delivery schedule which the bidder can realistically meet.Thank you.

New clarification added: Regarding Ukrainian National Code:Checking the resistance of bridge members based on Ukrainian National standard gr coefficient depends on bridge types and given in ДВН В.2.3-22:2009 Table 4.1. The nature of the military bridge dictates to set the class of the bridge to III temporary bridge with a (small gamma index r) coefficient of 0.95. Note that the ДВН В.2.3-22:2009 Table 4.1 references ДБН В.1.2-14 which does not provide us with clear guidance. Should (small gamma index r) coefficient taken as 0.95 be acceptable?Dear BidderThank you for your request.In correspondence with the ДБН В.2.3-22:2009 table 4.1 the reliability coefficient (коефіцієнт надійності за відповідальністю) γr equals to 1,05.Thank you.

New clarification added: Regarding the loading requirements specified in Section II, Schedule of Requirements, Item 1.2, we would like to ask for further clarification, in order to ensure that the bidders' technical offers will be comparable. Item 1.2 refers to three different loadings/codes: MLC/STANAG 2021, the Ukrainian Code and Eurocode. Therefore, please find below a number of technical questions for any one of the codes specified in the tender document.NATO STANAG 2021 FOR MLC LOADINGWould the client accept a configuration based on a calculation of the bridge following STANAG Annex K K.8.6. with the bridge class CC2 or do we need to assume the bridge class CC3? Guidance for consequences classes is referred to in STANAG 2021 and can be found in EN 1990:2002+A1:200 under B3.1 Table B1. The answer will guide whether the designer is going to use Table 8 or Table 9 of STANAG Annex K.8.6.Would the client accept a bridge configuration based on a calculation following STANAG Annex K Table K.8.6. with a bridge designed to Normal Crossings or can the crossing conditions be decreased to Caution Crossing or Risk Crossing? The selection of crossing has an implication on the reliability index of the bridge as described in STANAG Annex K K.8.4. and the circumstances of Caution Crossing or Risk Crossing are described in STANAG Annex H.If the requirement is to design the bridges for Normal Crossing, we would kindly ask for the client's requirement on which dynamic impact type to select, as Table 8 or Table 9 of STANAG Annex K.8.6. uses impact factors including safety factors as low dynamic and medium. Is it acceptable to choose safety factors from the recommended low dynamic rows?In STANAG Section 6.3.2., it is stated that the mud and snow loads may require consideration. However, these loads are not clearly defined and there is not any recommendation how to take these into account. Should these loads be taken into account in the calculation? If so, which loads are to be assumed?In STANAG, the live load on footwalks is not defined. Which loads shall be taken into account for the footwalk live load calculation?In STANAG, a safety factor for the pedestrian load is not given, and a reduction factor on pedestrian live load is not mentioned for the case when the bridge is loaded by military vehicle load and pedestrian live load at the same time. Please clarify, if any reduction factor should be used for pedestrian live load when it is applied to the bridge at the same time with military vehicle load.Please clarify if there is any fatigue requirement to be considered for the bridges under MLC loading. If so, which load model does the client wish to take into account for the checking the fatigue behavior of the bridge? Ukrainian Code -  Споруди транспорту МОСТИ ТА ТРУБИ  НАВАНТАЖЕННЯ І ВПЛИВИ ДБН В.1.2-15:2009 Which load type should be considered in Model 1 (K=15 or K=11), given in Section 8.3.2?Which load type should be considered in Model 2 (HK=80 or HK=100), given in Section 8.4.2?EUROCODE Please clarify, if any adjustment factors (a) given in EN1991-2:2003 4.3.2 are to be taken into account for the calculation, also considering that the tender document calls for the supply of temporary modular-type/panel-type steel bridging. If the fatigue behavior of the bridge is indeed to be considered and assessed, please clarify damage equivalence factors (l) and partial factors (gmf) required to be taken into account, given in EN 1993-2:2006 Section 9.5.2 and EN1993-1-9:2005 respectively.Dear BidderThank you for your request.NATO STANAG 2021 FOR MLC LOADING:Consequence Class for these bridges shall be CC3.The Schedule of Requirements cl.1.2 states that the modular bridge system shall be considered as normal crossing for the military equivalent loads defined in STANAG 2021.The partial factor to be adopted corresponds to “medium”.Mud and snow loads may be taken from Trilateral Design Test Code for Military Bridging and Gap-Crossing Equipment cl.4.2.12 and 4.2.13.Pedestrian live load on the footways shall be taken from Eurocode EN-1991-2 cl.4.3.5 or 5.3.2(1).In case pedestrian load acts simultaneously with the military live load, the pedestrian live load may be reduced as per the indications of EN-1991-2.Fatigue for the military load shall be assessed as per the criteria set in the Trilateral Design and Test Code for Military Bridging and Gap-Crossing Equipment.Ukrainian Code (ДСТУ) B.1.2-15:2009The schedule of requirements cl.1.2 specifies Model 1 to be applied without specifying any value for the K parameter. Hence, it is understood that the bidder shall propose a solution capable of withstanding Model 1 load for all the possible values this vehicle model may take, consistently with any other requirements included in the schedule.The schedule of requirements cl.1.2 specifies Model 2 to be applied without specifying any value for the K parameter. Hence, it is understood that the bidder shall propose a solution capable of withstanding Model 2 load for all the possible values this vehicle model may take, consistently with any other requirements included in the schedule.EUROCODEAdjustment factors as per EN-1991-2 cl.4.3.2 are applicable only when evaluating the bridge under the load models defined in Eurocode.Fatigue shall be assessed in these modular bridges. Lambda factors based on the recommended values of EN-1993-1-9 and EN-1993-2, considering the indicative design life for this type of structures in EN-1990 and the indicative number of cycles described in EN-1991-2. Damage tolerant method is acceptable.Thank you.

New clarification added: Regarding EUROCODE loading:EN 1990:2002 Section 2.3 specifies the working life of the structures, which is taken into account in fatigue-related calculations. In this section, the design life of temporary bridges is specified as 10 years with a note saying that “Structures or parts of structures that can be dismantled with a view to being re-used should not be considered as temporary.” Since the tender calls for the supply of a panel-type bridge (modular length of 3 metres etc.), i.e., for a bridge that can be dismantled and used again, it is not possible to be fully compliant with the Eurocode in terms of fatigue. Would the client accept if the fatigue behavior of the bridge is not evaluated?Dear BidderThank you for your request.The modular bridge system needs to have sufficient resistance against fatigue, hence this criterion needs to be evaluated.Thank you.

New clarification added: Regarding STANAG 2021 / MLC loading:STANAG 2021 refers to Trilateral Design and Test Code for Military Bridging and Gap-Crossing Equipment for some specific points. Would the client accept if we consider the mud load as 0.75 kN/m2 based on Trilateral Code Section 4.2.14?Since STANAG 2021 provides no guidance regarding pedestrian live load, would the client accept if we calculated the pedestrian live load based on Trilateral Code Section 4.2.14.1?Dear BidderThank you for your request. Please find answers below.Mud load calculated as per Trilateral Design Code for Military Bridging section 4.2.14 is acceptable.Pedestrian live load shall be calculated based on Eurocode, EN-1991-2:2003 cl.4.3.5.Thank you.

New clarification added: Regarding new Shippers' own containers:The tender calls for the supply of ISO containers to store the bridge parts. Is it acceptable to deliver new "first trip" ISO containers? Alternatively, would it be acceptable to deliver used containers as long as they are in a good condition and suitable for storage? Are the containers to be supplied in any specific color?Dear Bidder Thank you for your request.It is acceptable to deliver in "one trip" shipping container i.e. factory built and done not more than two international trips - from the factory to OEM/Supplier and from Supplier to the destination. Used containers are not acceptable. All of the shipping containers must be of the same color.Thank you.

New clarification added: Regarding payment terms:According to Section I: Instructions to Bidders, UNOPS plans to pay within 30 days after receipt of the goods/services (e.g., supervision services). How long will it take for UNOPS to inspect the goods from the date of delivery/receipt (maximum number of days) in order to issue an acceptance certificate which in turn will enable payment to be released? What is the planned payment process?Dear BidderThank you for your request. Acceptance and technical inspection of the goods will be done by the recipient. The recipient will invest efforts to make this process as prompt as feasible. For the payment schedule - please refer to Section II Schedule of Requirements (cl.7 Schedule of payments).Thank you.

New amendment added #1: Dear BiddersPlease be informed that the deadlines for submissions and clarifications are now extended.The deadline for submissions is now extended till October 16, 2023.The deadline for clarifications is now extended till October 6, 2023.Thank you.

New clarification added: The administrative terms and conditions state that tender prices will be submitted in USD. Historically, participants in tenders for panel bridges have come from the United States or Europe. By determining that bids can only be submitted in USD, an additional advantage is given to manufacturers whose costs are in USD. Any other manufacturer that does not have the USD as a reference currency will have to consider including financial provisions to cover the exchange rate differential that may make a bid less competitive than one offered in USD. Would it be acceptable to provide the offer in another main currency such as EURO?Dear BidderThank you for your request.Requirement to provide quotations in USD does not limit the competition in any way and does not give advantage to any of the suppliers worldwide. The Legal Agreement under which UNOPS operates within this project envisages that all payments will be made in USD. The currency of the tender is USD. The currency of the contract resulting from the tender will be also USD. Please refer to the tender “Particulars”.Thank you.

New clarification added: Regarding submission date:We would kindly ask you for extension of the submission period by two weeks, since the specifications call for a complex analysis and calculation of all costs associated with the delivery of the bridges. In addition, a comprehensive technical documentation has to be provided. We would also kindly ask you to provide a longer period of time for submitting clarification requests, as additional questions may be necessary based on the first set of clarifications to be sent by your esteemed organization over the next few days. Thank you.Dear BidderThank you for your request.The deadline for submissions will be extended till October 16, 2023.The deadline for clarifications will be extended till October 6, 2023.Thank you.

New clarification added: Regarding import tax and value added tax treatment (commercial conditions):Will UNOPS be the recipient/receiver of any invoices to be issued by the supplier? Will the commercial invoices to be presented to UNOPS be exempt from Value Added Tax?Would you be so kind as to let us know if there are any specific conditions for tax exemption and exemption from import duties as UNOPS is carrying out this tender process. Thank you. If there are no exemptions, can we assume that regular import duties and taxes will be accrued? How is UNOPS going to treat taxes and customs duties with regard to this tender process?Dear BidderThank you for your request. UNOPS will receive the invoices to be issued by the supplier. This project is not exempt from taxes. Please refer to the tender "Particulars" tab. Regular import duties will be accrued. Price proposal must be provided on DDP conditions which includes taxes and duties.Thank you.

New clarification added: Regarding documentation to be submitted during delivery and its translation:The tender documentation specifies that translations need to be carried out into the Ukrainian language. As there is a lot of technical documentation involved, we would kindly ask as follows:1)    Can translations be carried out locally from a Ukrainian subcontractor or specialist company in the technical field?2)    Is it acceptable to submit translations after delivery of the goods, but in time for the training and supervision sessions, as a lot of documentation needs to be translated into the Ukrainian language?Dear BidderThank you for your request. Please find answers below:1. Yes, translation can be carried out by a local company hired by the supplier of the equipment.2. Yes, it is acceptable. However documents in Ukrainian should be provided before the training.Thank you. 

New clarification added: Regarding training assistance and field service representation:Will UNOPS supply corssing borders authorizations to the dedicated field service representative in accordance with Ukraine Authorities?Dear Bidder Thank you for your request.The FSRs must cross the border in line with Ukrainian legislation. UNOPS will not be able to provide any support or facilitate border crossing.Thank you.

New clarification added: The schedule of requirements states - bridging from 10m to 50m.There are 2 possible viable solutions, firstly a beam bridge (for shorter spans) and secondly a panel bridge (for longer spans).Is it possible to offer a tender for one of the above only, ie. to offer a beam bridge solution limited to 9m to 20m.To confirm all other technical requirements and all other terms will be in accordance.The bridges we refer to have already been deployed to the Ukrainian Armed Forces and are in active service inside of Ukraine.https://mh.international/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/mh-International-Military-Bridging-Brochure.pdfDear BidderThank you for your request.The Bidder should offer a solution which is in complete correspondence with the technical requirements given in the clause 1.2. of the technical requirements. The solutions which are not in complete correspondence should not be offered.Thank you.