ROLL Project - Supply and Delivery of Tools and Materials for School Gardening- Ref No: IFAD/ROLL/0062G/2024-2025 -

Invitation for Bids

Maseru, Lesotho

August 16, 2024

Re: Supply and Delivery of Tools and Materials for School Gardening- Ref No: IFAD/ROLL/0062G/2024-2025

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.

The Regeneration of Landscapes and Livelihoodsincludes 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.
This invitation for bids (IFB) follows the general procurement notice that appeared in Lesotho times and Public eye newspapers on 30 May 2024 and 31 May 2024 respectively and mail &guardian on the 07 June 2024
The purchaser now invites sealed bids from eligible entities (bidders) for the provision of Supply and Delivery of Tools and Materials for School Gardening More details on these goods and related services are provided in the schedule of requirements in this bidding document.
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.
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.
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.
Bidding documents can be obtained by sending an e-mail or letter, giving full contact details of the bidder, to the following point of contact. This will ensure that the bidders receive updates regarding this bidding document.
Attn: Procurement Manager
ROLL Project
Ministry of Environment & Forestry
Industrial Area, Thaba Bosiu Building
Maseru 100
Lesotho
Tel: (+266) 6273 0763/ (+266) 6201 4410
E-mail: procurement.roll@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 the19 September 2024
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.