Introduction:

UNICEF Yemen is pleased to announce a tender invitation aimed at establishing a Long-Term Arrangement (LTA) for the supply of indoor cleaning kits and cleaning materials. This tender seeks to secure the provision of these vital supplies over a period of 2 years, with the potential for extension for an additional 2 years (2+1+1 years), contingent upon satisfactory performance and program requirements.

Important Information:

• Submission Deadline: Bids must be submitted via the UNICEF e-submission portal accessible at:
  
  https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/225348
  
   no later than 18:00 Yemen Time on 4 March 2024.

Special Notes:

1. Eligibility: This tender is open exclusively to local suppliers registered in Yemen.
2. Product Authenticity: All goods provided must be authentic and genuine. The supply of counterfeit, imitation, or non-genuine goods will lead to rejection and possible remedies sought by UNICEF.
3. Commercial Offers:
   • Cleaning kit offers should include costs for supplies, handling fees, and packing. Transportation costs should be provided separately for each district in Yemen as per annex D.
   • Offers for cleaning materials should be divided into two parts: one for item costs excluding transportation and another including transportation costs to specific cities (Sana'a, Aden, Hodaida, Ibb, and Sa'ada).
4. Vendor Experience: Bidders must have at least 3 years of experience in the cleaning materials supply field, with evidence of successfully completed and delivered contracts. Experience with UN agencies and NGOs is an asset. A site visit will be conducted for qualified vendors.
5. Financial Documentation: Bidders must provide audited financial statements for the last 2 years.
6. Submission Requirements: Suppliers are required to fill out and submit Annexes B and C with the necessary information, along with Annex D for transportation costs to the listed destinations. Deliveries will be to various locations within each district.
7. Bid Form: The completed and signed Bid Form, along with the quotation form (completed, signed, and accompanied by a soft excel sheet), must be submitted. The Bid Form must be signed by an authorized representative of the Organization/Company.
8. Licensing: A valid trade license under the Hygiene/cleaning category is mandatory. Zakat and tax ID/clearance documents must be submitted with the tender documents.
9. Bid Conference: A bid conference will be held virtually on 13 February 2024 at 9:00 AM. Details for the conference link can be found on page 7 of the tender form.

We invite all eligible and interested local suppliers to participate in this tender, contributing to the crucial work of UNICEF in Yemen.

For further details and submission instructions, please refer to the UNICEF e-submission portal and tender documentation:
https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/225348