Maldives
Re-announcement: Submit Proposal to Procure Air Quality Monitoring Equipment
The bids submitted for our announcements MNU-CA-PRC/2014/46 and MNU-CA-PRC/2015/64, are much higher than the budgeted amount in our research project. Hence, we would like annul the previous bid and announce for a second round inviting vendors to submit proposals.
The Postgraduate Research Centre of The Maldives National University is looking for vendors to supply equipment for an air pollution monitoring project that is being undertaken by the Centre in collaboration with the Maldives Climate Observatory, Hanimaadhoo. This research project is being undertaken with funding from the University Research Grant. The technical requirements of the equipment, the proposal submission process, the vendor selection criteria and timelines are outlined below.
Equipment and Specifications
This invitation for proposals is to provide the following equipment
- 2 High volume air samplers
- 2 Automatic weather stations
- 1 Desiccator
- 1 Analytical balance
The technical specifications of the equipment are provided in Annex 1. Please fill the column Proponent’s specifications and submit with the proposal.
Proposal Submission and Evaluation
A thorough and methodical evaluation of competing vendors will be carried out. All potential vendors should provide the following documents for evaluation
- A detailed volume covering all matters related to pricing, discounts, warranties, commercial incentives, or other offers of a commercial nature or that may be considered proprietary
- Completed proponent’s technical specifications as in Annex 1.
- Booklets, brochures, leaflets or other materials which give information on the equipment and shows that they meet the technical specifications
- A profile of the vendor
All submissions must be made in electronic format (pdf) and/or hard copy to the following address before 2.00 pm on 6th April 2015.
The Postgraduate Research Centre
The Maldives National University
Central Administration
Rah’dhebai Higun
Male’, Maldives
Email: [email protected]
All bids will be opened at 2.00 pm on 6th April 2015 at Central Administration, The Maldives National University. Proponents can clarify or seek further information through email till 26th March 2015.
Criteria for Evaluation of Proposals
The submitted proposals will be based on the following criteria.
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Criteria |
Weightage |
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Proposed Pricing |
30% |
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Meets technical requirements |
45% |
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Delivery timeframe |
20% |
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Vendor experience and profile |
5% |
Process Timeline
Key planned dates for this process are shown below for planning purposes. If there are any changes to these dates we will give as much notice as possible.
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Date |
Description |
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12th March 2015 |
Invitation to bid announced |
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Till 26th March 2015 |
Clarification period |
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6th April 2015 |
Submission of Proposal |
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2 weeks from submission of proposal |
Evaluation Period |
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20th April 2015 |
Vendors notification |
Annex 1: Technical Specifications of Equipment
Please fill the column ‘Proponent’s Specification’ and submit along with the proposal.
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Amount |
Equipment |
Required Technical Specification |
Proponent’s Specification |
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2 |
High-Volume Air Sampler |
Mass flow control or volumetric flow control system options Inlet should be available for PM-2.5, PM-10, or TSP particulate measurements High speed motor for continuous sampling (at least for 24 hours or 48 hours) Preferred: All-weather, outdoor shelter constructed of anodized aluminium Filter materials: high-purity glass fiber, pure quartz or cellulose or whatman |
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1 |
Desiccator |
Vacuum glass desiccator Stopcock With PTFE Spindle, And Porcelain Plate Material: silica gel 3-5 kg |
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1 |
Analytical Balance |
Weighing capacity 520g Readability 0.01 mg Digital scale |
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2 |
Automatic Weather Station |
Sensor parameters: barometric pressure, humidity, precipitation, temperature, and wind speed and direction Data interface: SDI-12, RS-232, RS-485, RS-422, USB connection Data Logger: Sensor compatible data logger which support up to 12 digital channels, GPRS support, SDI 12 interface, RS 232, RS 485 Enclosure materials: acid-proof steel (AISI316), painted white Enclosure size: 600 (H) x 500 (W) x 200 (D) mm Mast: Tiltable 2/3/10 m pole mast, 10 m mast with sensors 150 … 200 kg Powering: 12 … 24 VDC recommended (30 VDC max) Solar panel: 30W/2 x 30 W Internal battery: up to 52 Ah/12 V Battery regulator: charge/recharge control, temperature compensation, deep discharge protection |
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