INVITATION TO TENDER

Project title of the acquisition:

21218 - Acquisition of medical equipment for Swiss Project “Regionalization of the Pediatric Emergency and Intensive Care Services in the Republic of Moldova”

1. CONTRACTING AUTHORITY

Official name and address of the contracting authority

Authority of need/Authority of assignment:   Ministry of Health of the Republic of Moldova
Authority of procurement/Organizer:   Foundation - Moldovan Branch of Foundation "Centre for Health Policies and Services" (CHPS),  attn Aurora Dragomiristeanu, Cornel Riscanu,  83 Bucharest Street, Ap no.9,  MD-2012  Chisinau,  Republic of Moldova,  Telephone:  (+ 373 22) 207 994/5,  Fax:  (+ 373 22) 232 752,  E-mail: 
proiect-repemol@cpss.ro,  URL www.cpss.ro/repemol

Offers should be sent to the address mentioned above.

Desired deadline for questions in written form: October 21, 2009.

The Purchaser will respond in writing to any request for clarifications no later than October 23, 2009. All the clarifications (questions and answers) will be distributed among all participants and will be posted on web address www.cpss.ro/repemol

Deadline for submitting offers: November 11, 2009; Time of day: 16:00 Chisinau time.

Formal requirements: Bids must be delivered in the sealed envelope to the address above. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. The Bidder shall prepare one original of the documents comprising the bid and clearly mark it “Original.” In addition, the Bidder shall submit two (2) copies of the bid, and clearly mark them “Copy.” In addition the offer shall be provided in electronic format (technical specifications and prices in Excel) on CD.
Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend in person at the address above at 11 a.m. Chisinau time, November 12, 2009.

Type of procedure: Open procedure

2. OBJECTS OF PROCUREMENT

CPV code: 33100000 - Medical equipments

Detailed product description: Pediatric/Neonatal Ventilator; Compressor for ventilator; Transport ventilator; Anesthesia machine; Radiant warmer with resuscitation unit; Standard phototherapy lamp on mobile stand; Intensive care monitor; Basic incubator; Pulse oximeter monitor; Syringe infusion pump for new-born/pediatric; Electrocardiograph (ECG); Electroencephalograph (EEG); Portable suction unit; Defibrillator; Gas and electrolyte analyzer; Standard echograph; Echograph - color doppler ultrasound; Nebulizer for drugs; Resuscitable balloon with masks of various sizes; Laryngoscope with various size blades; Laminar flow cabinet for preparation of sterile solutions; Mobile examination light; Mobile radiological unit; Bronchoscope; Oxygen hood; Intensive care stretcher; Medication/instrument trolley; Drug cabinet; Pediatric intensive care bed; Adult intensive care bed; X-Ray screen/ negatoscope; Surgical instruments; Measuring and maintenance instrument for medical device (infant incubator analyzer; medical devices repair toolkit)

Delivery location: Republic of Moldova in Chisinau City: 1. Scientific Research Institute of Mother and Child – ICU; 2. „Valentin Ignatenco” Children Municipal Hospital; Ambulance Service; and in Balti City: 4. Balti Municipal Hospital – Pediatric Department

No division into lots.

Alternative bids shall not be considered

The bidder could offer one, several or all items.

Delivery date: 120 days after contract signature, where the aim is to have all equipment ready to be used on the final destination, before middle of May 2010. The provision of on-site training for each of the items where indicated is to be planned within 2 weeks after the delivery and installation of the equipment.

3. CONDITIONS

General conditions of participation

Qualification criteria:
a)Financial Capability of the bidder(s) (firm or consortium): The supplier entity (the leader and the other members in consortium altogether in case of a consortium) must provide evidence, such as audited financial statements for a period of three years, which they have been in continuous service for a period not less than three (3) years (2006, 2007, 2008).
b) Experience and Technical Capability of the bidder(s) (firm or consortium. At least three (3) similar contracts completed in the last three years of the same nature (the contracts in the field relevant to the lot applied) and complexity.
c) A Bidder shall not have a conflict of interest.
Certificates:
a)The manufacturer of the products offers shall either be ISO 9000 or ISO 13485 certified, evidence of certification must be submitted with the bid.
b)Equipment offered shall comply with the European Medical Device Directives and have the CE Marking (provide conformance certificate)
c)Equipment offered shall comply with the safety standards stipulated in IEC60601, evidence of certification must be submitted with the bid.
d)Bidders must clearly indicate that they or their local vendor/agent have the capacity and skill mix to provide adequate maintenance and backup service for the products. For example; the location of the closest technician, spare parts and qualification of said technician.

Deposits/guarantees: A Bid Security (Bank Guaranty) of 10% of bid price is required for bids in the amount of 10'000 Euros and higher. A Bid Securing Declaration is required if the amount of the bid is less than 10 000 Euros.

Conditions of payment

-30% advance payment within 5 days after the contract signature having that an Advanced Payment Security in the form of a bank guarantee for the same amount has been provided by the Supplier
-70% within 5 days after the delivery and installation of the equipment and from the day of issuing of Taking Over Certificate (Acceptance) signed between Supplier and Beneficiary/Purchaser/Payer) against a bank guarantee in the amount of 10% of the contract value over 24 month covering the warranty period.

Costs to be included: the prices should be quoted for delivery CIP Chisinau for imported goods and price for inland transportation and other services required to convey the Goods to the final destination, according to INCOTERMS, 2000; and for on site services e.g. installation, testing, user training and regular maintenance services during the warranty period.

Consortia: permitted

Languages for offers: English

Validity of offers: 90 days after deadline for receipt of offers

Supplying source of the tendering documentation

at www.simap.ch,
or at
www.sogc.ch,
or
www.cpss.ro/repemol
or by e-mail: 
proiect-repemol@cpss.ro

Further information for obtaining the tendering documentation:   www.cpss.ro/repemol or e-mail: proiect-repemol@cpss.ro

Documents

- Bidding Documents: Parts1-3
- Bidding Documents: Part 4 Section 8 - Draft Contract
- Annex No.1: Technical Specifications
- Annex No.2: Bidding Schedule

Template for bidding offers to be provided in excel format (CD):
- Technical Specification for Medical Equipment
- Price Schedule for Medical Equipment

23.10.2009 Answers for Clarification Questions - Procurement Project (21218) Reference No.3: Acquisition of medical equipment

03.11.2009 Bidding Forms - Procurement Project (21218) Reference No.3: Acquisition of medical equipment