REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI)
NDSO DISTRIBUTION OF SUPER CEREAL 2026
NDSO/VEHICLEHIRE/2026/05
1. INTRODUCTION
The National Drug Service Organisation (NDSO) is a Government of Lesotho Trading Account established under Legal Notice “Supplement No. 4 to Gazette No. 19 of 2nd March 2007”. NDSO operates as the Central Medical Stores for the Ministry of Health and is mandated to procure, store, and distribute health sector goods to health facilities across the country.
As part of its distribution mandate, NDSO has received large consignments of Super Cereal intended for distribution to health facilities nationwide.
NDSO hereby invites eligible and suitably qualified vehicle owners/operators to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the provision of transport services for the last mile distribution of Super Cereal within 10 districts of Lesotho.
The vehicles will be contracted under a one year Framework Contract arrangement, whereby services will be utilised only when a need arises during the contract period. The contract is expected to start on 01st June 2026.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Successful applicants will be required to provide delivery vans for the distribution of Super Cereal from district distribution points to health facilities across that particular district.
NDSO will transport goods from its central warehouse in Mafeteng to the districts using its own fleet. Contracted service providers will then be responsible for final delivery within the district.
Each district will require approximately 3 to 10 vehicles, depending on operational requirements.
3. REQUIRED VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
Interested applicants must provide the following vehicle types:
Single Cab 4×4 Van Vehicles
Single Cab 4×2 Van Vehicles
4. MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must submit the following:
Certified copy of vehicle owner’s national ID
Valid Motor Vehicle Licence (up to date)
Valid B Permit (Goods Carrying Permit)
Valid Certificate of Fitness (roadworthy)
Valid Driving Licence for the driver
All vehicles must be fully roadworthy and compliant with traffic regulations
5. VEHICLE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
All vehicles must be fitted with:
Canopy (water and dust resistant)
Valid first aid kit
Good condition tyres
Operational tools including:
Wheel spanner
Functional jack
At least two warning triangles
Serviceable spare wheel
6. PAYMENT TERMS
Service providers will be remunerated in accordance with the prevailing Government of Lesotho transport rates as issued by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport.
Payments will be processed within ten (10) working days after submission and verification of completed delivery documentation.
The preferred method of payment shall be EFT or any other approved government payment mechanism.
7. SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Interested vehicle owners/operators are invited to submit their Expressions of Interest clearly marked:
“EOI: VEHICLE HIRE 2026”
All submissions and request for clarifications must be sent to the Procurement Manager at:
tenders@ndso.org.ls
The District where the vehicle is based should be mentioned in the email.
8. CLOSING DATE
The deadline for submission of Expressions of Interest is:
22 May 2026 at 12:00 noon
Late submissions will not be considered.
9. SELECTION PROCESS
This REOI is not a contract award but a prequalification exercise. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
NDSO will evaluate submissions based on compliance with mandatory requirements, vehicle suitability, and operational capacity per district needs.
The comprehensive evaluation and assessment score sheet is available at NDSO website at www.ndso.org.ls and shall also be obtainable by sending an email to tenders@ndso.org.ls.
10. VEHICLE INSPECTION AND SHORTLISTING
Shortlisted applicants will be invited for vehicle viewing and assessment at respective district locations, on dates and venues that will be formally communicated by NDSO. An assessment will be conducted to select vehicles that best meet the required specifications and operational needs.
11. DISCLAIMER
NDSO reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Expressions of Interest, either in whole or in part.
Summary
- NDSO operates as the Central Medical Stores for the Ministry of Health and is mandated to procure, store, and distribute health sector goods to health facilities across the country.
- NDSO hereby invites eligible and suitably qualified vehicle owners/operators to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the provision of transport services for the last mile distribution of Super Cereal within 10 districts of Lesotho.
- VEHICLE INSPECTION AND SHORTLISTINGShortlisted applicants will be invited for vehicle viewing and assessment at respective district locations, on dates and venues that will be formally communicated by NDSO.
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