CANCELLED Request for Proposal: Supply and Implementation of a Hybrid Testing System (HTS) for the Ministry of Education, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa.

Tender cancelled on 2024-03-05 11:56 UTC. The bid proposal was canceled by UNOPS because none of the bidders met the requirements outlined in the request for proposal (RFP). . For any inquiries, please contact Ashebir Assefa KIDANE. Email: AshebirK@unops.org, Phone: Ethiopia 251911666479

New clarification added: Dear Bidder,Please find below the clarification responses to your queries:Question 1: As mentioned in the key requirement, please explain what is a local data center and who will provide us with a local data center?Answer: The local data center refers to a computing infrastructure, including servers and storage, capable of hosting applications. In this case, the Ministry of Education (MoE) will provide the local data center as the hosting environment.Question 2: In Scalability 1.5 million concurrent users, our understanding is all 1.5 million users will be giving the exam at the same time. If yes, then 1.5 is a mix of PPT and CBT both? Do we have a separate number for both?Answer: No, the 1.5 million concurrent users specifically pertain to online exams only, not Computer-Based Testing (CBT). The requirements for CBT are outlined separately in the tender document, and the 1.5 million users mentioned are solely for online exams.Question 3: Page No.5: The platform should be able to deliver exams in OVA format. Need more clarity in this.Answer: The OVA format is intended for users in remote schools with limited or no connectivity. This format facilitates exam delivery in environments with challenging connectivity issues.Question 4: Page no. 5: The platform should be able to track student progress and scores even when they are taking exams offline. Please explain offline here, whether it's PPT or CBT.Answer: Offline tracking applies to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) when users are taking exams in OVA format. It ensures the ability to monitor student progress and scores even in environments without a stable online connection.Question 5: Page no. 5: The ability to proctor exams remotely. Proctor will be from the Department or from the agency?Answer: Proctors for online exams will be assigned by the Ministry. The responsibility for proctoring during online exams lies with the Ministry itself, not an external agency.Question 6: We seek clarification on the statement "To acquire a software application that can be deployed in both a local cloud environment and local data center." Is the client interested in SAAS, or the ownership of the whole software infrastructure (including the source code)?Answer: The preference is to have the application hosted either at our premises or the local MoE data center. While Software as a Service (SaaS) is preferred, it should be from the local data center. While proposing the source code is advantageous, it is not mandatory for consideration.Thank you for your inquiries. Best regards,

New clarification added: Dear Bidder,We are writing to inform you that the amended documents pertaining to the bid can be accessed in the document tab of the eSourcing portal. Once you open the documents tab, you will find the amended files labeled as Section II: Schedule of Requirements and Section III: Returnable Bidding Forms. These documents outline the technical requirements for the goods section, and you are requested to indicate "Yes" or "No" in the designated columns as appropriate.Best regards,

New clarification added: Dear Bidder,We are writing to inform you that the amended documents pertaining to the bid can be accessed in the document tab of the eSourcing portal. Once you open the documents tab, you will find the amended files labeled as Section II: Schedule of Requirements and Section III: Returnable Bidding Forms. These documents outline the technical requirements for the goods section, and you are requested to indicate "Yes" or "No" in the designated columns as appropriate.Best regards,

New amendment added #2: Dear Team,We would like to inform you that an amendment has been made to extend the bid deadline date. This decision was made in response to a request from a potential bidder and taking into account the upcoming holiday season. The purpose of this extension is to provide bidders with sufficient time to prepare and submit their bids, ensuring equal opportunities for all interested bidders.Best regards,Ashebir Assefa

New clarification added: Dear Bidder,We would like to inform you that UNOPS has made the decision to extend the bid deadline date for the current procurement opportunity. The new deadline is now set for December 29, 2023. This extension aims to provide bidders with ample time to prepare and submit their bids, ensuring equal opportunities for all interested parties.Best regards,

New amendment added #1: Dear Team,This is an amendment for extension of the bid deadline date to allow bidders more time and adding  columns that the bidders put Yes/No for the technical requirement of the goods part.The purpose of these modifications is to allow bidders to indicate their compliance with the technical requirements of the goods section by marking "Yes" or "No" in the designated columns.Best regards,​Ashebir  Assefa