Request for Proposal – Procurement of Medical Sundries 2015/2017

Scope: Periodic supply of medical sundries for an 18-month contract period for use in the government's health facilities.

Procurement Method: International Competitive Bidding

Availability of Tender Document: August 3, 2015

Format and Cost of tender Document:

Printed – from the address below 9:00 am to 4:00pm Monday – Friday for USD 50.00 or its Jamaican equivalent using conversion rate of US$1.00:JA$120.00 in cash or manager's cheque payable to The National Health Fund. Soft copy – www.nhf.org.jm no charge.

Address of Procuring Entity: The National Health Fund, Pharmaceutical Division, 78 Marcus Garvey Drive, Kingston 13, JAMAICA.

Contact: I. Erica McIntosh, Procurement Manager

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For tenders to be considered, bidders must submit the following:

1. Copy of valid National Contracts Commission (NCC) Certification in the category of 'Medical, Pharmaceutical Equipment and Supplies'. Overseas bidders are required to submit proof of registration with the NCC prior to award of contracts and are invited to visit the NCC website at www.ncc.gov.jm for registration instructions.
   
   
2. Copy of valid Tax Compliant Certificate (TCC).
   
   
3. Bid security in the amount of two thousand five hundred United States dollars (US$2,500.00) or its Jamaican equivalent using conversion rate of US$1:JA$120.00. The bid security shall be in the form of a Bank Manager's cheque payable to the National Health Fund, or an unconditional banker's guarantee or bid bond.
   
   
4. A completed and signed Bid Form.
   
   
5. Medical sundry samples for all items quoted on.
   
   
6. Testimonials where applicable.

Bids must be submitted at the Procuring Entity's address above by 2:00pm local time on Friday, September 25, 2015. Bids will be opened publicly on the same day at 2:15pm.