Ministry of Health - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP): FEASIBILITY STUDIES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, UPGRADING, AND RENOVATION OF FOUR (4) HEALTH FACILITIES IN RURAL LESOTHO.

Kingdom of Lesotho

Ministry of Health

(Firm Selection)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

FEASIBILITY STUDIES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, UPGRADING, AND RENOVATION OF FOUR (4) HEALTH FACILITIES IN RURAL LESOTHO.

RFP/QCBS/MOH/2025/26-06 First Date of Issue: 06-06-2025

Introduction

The Ministry of Health, on behalf of the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho, invites qualified, experienced, and reputable consulting firms or consortia to submit technical and financial proposals for conducting feasibility studies for the following health facilities:

Construction of a New Health Centre at Senqunyane, Berea District
Construction of a New Health Centre at Ketane, Mohale’s Hoek District
Upgrading of an Existing Health Post to a Health Centre at Qabane, Mohale’s Hoek District
Upgrading of an Existing Health Post to a Filter Clinic at Qalabane, Mafeteng District

These feasibility studies are aimed at informing infrastructure investments that support Lesotho’s national health development goals, improve access to primary health care, and contribute to the realization of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Scope of Work

The assignment involves:

Technical, environmental, and economic viability assessments;
Health service demand analysis and infrastructure planning;
Environmental and Social Impact Screening (ESIA);
Development of site-specific investment plans and implementation frameworks.

Eligibility Criteria

This RFP is open to national and international consulting firms or joint ventures that meet the following criteria:

At least 10 years of experience in conducting multidisciplinary feasibility studies in the health or social infrastructure sector;
A proven record of delivering at least three (3) comparable assignments in similar rural or developing contexts;
Demonstrated financial stability, qualified personnel, and the ability to work in remotely located and topographically challenging environments.
Local participation is encouraged, and preference will be given to consortia that include Lesotho-based experts or firms.

Enquiries & Further Information

Clarifications may be requested in writing by email to the following addresses no later than

7^th July, 2025: satbhssles@gmail.com cc:motsukunyanemolise@gmail.com.

Selection Criteria
Selection Method: Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) and only bidders whose technical proposal has scored 70% and above will be invited for Financial Proposal Opening.
Proposal Format: Technical & Financial Proposals to be submitted in separate sealed envelopes. Technical Proposal 4 hard copies & 1 soft copy in Flash Disk (Word documents Converted to PDF).
Proposal Document Fee: M3,000.00 (non-refundable), payable at 1^st Floor Accounts Unit at Ministry of Health.
Submission Deadline: 15^th July 2025 at 11:00hour (Lesotho Time).
Submission Venue: Ministry of Health Procurement Office, Maseru.

Proposal Submission

All proposals must be written in English and properly completed. Proposals must be hand delivered to the address below. Proposals submitted via email will not be considered.

Attention: Procurement Manager

Ministry of Health, Corner Constitutional and Linare Road

Maseru, Lesotho

The Ministry of Health reserves the right to accept or reject any proposals without obligation to award the contract.

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