Procurement of Culture plates.Closed

Overview

Procurement of Culture plates for Zomba Central Hospital to acquire culture plates (lab consumables) via a goods RFQ. Bidders should be suppliers of laboratory culture plates and related consumables, capable of delivering new, sealed items in Malawi Kwacha terms. Key terms include: delivery within 8 days of order, quotation validity 30 days, and sealed submissions due 5 October 2026 at 10:00. Partial quotations may be rejected; 20% margin preference for indigenous black Malawians; a colored identity photo is requested. Payment is described as 30 days from invoice in the RFQ, with the contract governed by the attached General Conditions of Contract (Local Purchase Orders). Documentation required includes business registration, trading licence, annual tax clearance, and a list of recent Government contracts. The RFQ and Schedule of Requirements detail the exact item: box of 1000 culture plates. See attached document for full terms (Procurement of Culture plates RFQ document).

Requirements

• Description: Culture plates (box of 1000; 4 delivered units per box as applicable in the Schedule).
• Currency: Malawi Kwacha.
• Delivery terms: EXW – insured and delivered to Zomba Central Hospital; local delivery within 8 days from order (see RFQ).
• Quotation validity: 30 days from receipt.
• Goods: new, not reused.
• Documentation to attach with quotation: Business Registration Certificate, Trading Licence, Annual Tax Clearance Certificate, and a list of recent Government contracts; color identity photo.
• Margin preference: 20% margin preference for indigenous black Malawians.
• Payment: within 30 days from receipt of invoice (noting GCC shows 45 days in some sections; refer to the RFQ for primary terms).
• Compliance: adhere to Section B/C/D of the RFQ and the General Conditions of Contract for Local Purchase Orders.
• Certification and declarations: anti-corruption, all terms accepted, authorised signatory etc.
• Refer to the attached Schedule of Requirements (Section C) for itemized pricing (see document filename).

How to Apply

• Obtain bid documents from the RFQ (Procurement of Culture plates RFQ document).
• Prepare and price Sections B, C, and D, ensuring technical compliance with the Culture plates specification.
• Include required registrations and pre-qualifications as stated (Business Registration, Trading Licence, Tax Clearance).
• Ensure 20% Indigenous Margin preference is acknowledged and Colored Identity Photo is provided.
• Submit in sealed envelopes to the Tender Box at Zomba Central Hospital by 5 October 2026 at 10:00.
• Include all requested documents and ensure acceptance of the terms and conditions (RFQ and GCC).
• If you have questions, reference the RFQ document for any addenda or clarifications.