ROLL Project – Invitation for Bids: -Procurement and Distribution of Apiculture Tools and Materials to Support Vulnerable

Invitation for Bids
ROLL Project -Procurement and Distribution of Apiculture Tools and Materials to Support Vulnerable HHS –

LSO-2000002340-0241-G-NCB

Maseru, Lesotho

05 JUNE 2026

Re: Procurement and Distribution of Apiculture Tools and Materials To Support Vulnerable HHS-LSO-2000002340-0241-G-NCB

The Government of Lesotho has received financing from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Global Environment Facility (GEF), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) and intends to apply a part of the proceeds of the financing to this purchase. The use of any IFAD financing shall be subject to IFAD’s approval, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the financing agreement, as well as IFAD’s rules, policies and procedures. IFAD and its officials, agents and employees shall be held harmless from and against all suits, proceedings, claims, demands, losses and liability of any kind or nature brought by any party in connection with Regeneration of Landscapes and Livelihoods.

1. The Regeneration of Landscapes and Livelihoods includes rehabilitation of sixteen identified landscapes in Lesotho and improvement of the livelihoods of the people in the rural areas, within a period of eight years.
2. This invitation for bids (IFB) follows the general procurement notice that appeared on IFAD website on the 21^st April 2026, Lesotho Times newspaper on the 23^rd April 2026 and Public eye newspaper on 24^th April 2026
3. The purchaser now invites sealed bids from eligible entities (bidders) for the Procurement and Distribution of Apiculture Tools and Materials To Support Vulnerable HHS More details on these goods and related services are provided in the schedule of requirements in this bidding document.
4. This IFB is open to all eligible bidders who wish to respond. Subject to restrictions noted in the bidding document, eligible entities may associate with other bidders to enhance their capacity to successfully carry out the procurement.
5. Bidding will be conducted using the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) method, the evaluation procedure for which is described in this bidding document, in accordance with the IFAD Procurement Handbook which is provided at www.ifad.org/project-procurement. The NCB process, as described, will include a review and verification of qualifications and past performance, including a reference check, prior to the contract award.
6. Please note that a pre-bid conference will not be held as described in the bid data sheet (BDS), Section III of the bidding document.
7. Bidders interested in submitting a bid shall download the bidding document from the following website: www.rollproject.gov.ls and complete the registration form available on the website

Attn: Procurement Manager ROLL Project

Ministry of Environment & Forestry Industrial Area, Plot no. 12281-609, Near Ministry of Forestry, Maseru 100

Lesotho

Tel: (+266) 5873 0763/ (+266) 5875 7203

E-mail: procurement.roll@gov.ls and copy to morakanyane.mafatle@gov.ls

• Bids must be delivered to the address and in the manner specified in the bid data sheet

– instructions to bidders 23.2, no later than 10:00 local time on the 06 July 2026.

• Bidders shall be aware that late bids will not be accepted under any circumstance and will be returned unopened at the written request and cost of the bidder. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security or bid-securing declaration (as required) in the manner and amount specified in the bid data sheet.
• Please note that electronic bids shall not be accepted.

Yours sincerely,

Procurement Manager

Regeneration of Landscapes and Livelihoods Project Ministry of Environment and Forestry

Industrial Area, Plot No. 12281-609, Near Ministry of Forestry, Maseru 100

Lesotho

Tel: (+266) 5873 0763/ (+266) 5875 7203

E-mail: procurement.roll@gov.ls

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