******************************************************************************************* Supplementary Notice 1 Bidders are kindly informed that the site inspection and pre-bid meeting has been rescheduled to take place from 13:00 to 14:00 PNG Time on Thursday, 24th October 2024. ************************************************************************************* Dear Sir/Madam, The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), an international development agency, invites sealed bids for renovation for UNFPA situated in Papua New Guinea. Bidding shall be conducted through ONE envelope. The technical bid containing the technical specifications and the financial bid containing price information shall be submitted together. The Bidder shall be required to quote for all items. To enable you to submit a bid, please read the following attached documents carefully: Section I: Instructions to Bidders Section II: Technical Specifications and Schedule of Requirements Section III: UNFPA General Conditions of Contract Section IV: UNFPA Special Conditions for Contracts Section V: Bidding Forms Section VI: Contract Forms 5. The bid shall reach the secure email inbox of
[email protected] no later than 11th November 2024 at 16:00hrs Papua New Guinea Time. 6. The bid shall be opened on 12th November 2024, at 14:00hrs, Papua New Guinea time at: United Nations Population Fund Kina Bank Haus Level 14 Downtown, Port Moresby Bidders or their authorized representatives may attend the bid opening. Kindly confirm by email by 12th November 2024 whether your company shall be represented at the bid opening. 7. Bids received after the stipulated date and time shall not be accepted under any circumstances. Bids submitted to any other email address than
[email protected] shall be rejected. 8. Bidders shall acknowledge receipt of this Invitation to Bid according to the Bid Confirmation Form, Section V, 1 of this solicitation documents by email to
[email protected] no later than and to indicate whether or not a bid shall be submitted. If you are declining to bid please state the reasons for UNFPA to improve its effectiveness in future invitations. 9. Any questions relating to the attached documents shall be addressed in writing to the following UNFPA personnel no later than Tuesday 5th November 2024, at 16.00 Papua New Guinea Time. Questions related to technical requirements: Mr. Muhammad Maqbool, International Operations Manager, email:
[email protected]. Questions relating to the bidding exercise: Ms. Lynette Migile, Administrative Associate, email:
[email protected] Do not submit your bid to these contacts, or your bid will be disqualified. 10. This letter is not to be construed in any way as an offer to contract with your firm. 11. As part of the bid, it is desired that the Bidder registers at the United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM) website (www.ungm.org). The Bidder may still submit a bid even if not registered with the UNGM. However, if the Bidder is selected for contract award, the Bidder must register on the UNGM prior to contract signature. 12. Bid Timelines: (Refer to ITB attached)