Tender Notice
MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Introduction
The Southern African Development Community Groundwater Management Institute (SADC-GMI) is a regional centre of excellence established with a vision to ensure the equitable and sustainable use and protection of groundwater in the SADC region, as well as being a centre of excellence in the areas of groundwater management and management of groundwater dependent ecosystems. In pursuance of its mandate, SADC-GMI has awarded funding to its Members States to develop projects that will promote sustainable groundwater management in the SADC region.
Therefore, The Government of Lesotho through the Ministry of Natural Resources, Department of Water Aff airs (DWA) hereby invites tenders from suitable companies interested in contracting their services for Drilling of 6 Boreholes in Mafeteng and Berea Districts and Supply of 10 Groundwater level monitoring Data loggers.
Work Description
Drilling of 6 Boreholes in Mafeteng and Berea Districts and Supply of 10 Groundwater level monitoring Data loggers. Additional information, requirements and scope of work are as specified in the Tender Documents.
Bidder Qualifications
To tender for the proposed contract, bidders must have a drilling Contractor Certificate issued by Department of Water Affairs and registered companies in Lesotho. Bid security of M10, 000.00 in a form of bank guarantee valid for one hundred and twenty (120) days will be required.
Site visits/Pre-tender Meeting
A pre-tender meeting shall be held on the 22 August, 2024 at the DRWS Resources Centre, Khubetsoana at 10.00am.
There are no site visits planned for this tender. It is recommended that the bidders familiarize themselves with the districts and the sites to assess the work and the time frame involved.
Tender Assurance and Submission
The tender documents are available at the Department of Rural Water Supply Head Office (DRWS), Accounts Office Maseru at a non-refundable fee of M2, 000.00, from Monday 05 August 2024 until 26 August 2024.
The method of payment is cash. Bidders must produce the receipt obtained from accounts to procurement Unit at the (DRWS) in order to receive the soft copy of the Tender document. The closing date for this tender is 10.00am on the 04 September, 2024. Bid documents one (1) original and four (4) hard copies, one soft copy, and sealed financial proposal must be deposited to the Ministry of Water Tender Box situated at the entrance of DRWS Office Khubetsoana, Resource Centre, Next to Appropriate Technology Services (ATS) on or before the closing date and time in sealed envelope clearly Marked “Drilling six (6) boreholes and Supply of 10 Data Loggers.”
All bidders are advised that Contractors and Suppliers to Lesotho Government are expected to be in compliance with their tax obligations. Please submit together with the tender, valid certified copy of DWA certificate, Traders License, VAT certificate and Tax clearance.
Tender Opening
Bids will be opened by the Ministry of Natural Resources Tender Panel on the 04 September, 2024 at 10:30am in the presence of bidders or their representatives who wish to attend at the following address:
DRWS Office Khubetsoana, Resource Centre, Next to Appropriate Technology Services (ATS)
Clarifications and Contacts
All questions and clarifications relating to this tender should be directed to The Procurement Unit, Ministry of Natural Resources, Bokamoso House, Orpen Road, and Opposite Centre for Accounting Studies Maseru.
Tel: 27325160