Kingdom of Lesotho
Ministry of Health
Firm Selection – Request for Proposals (RFP)
Reference: RFP/QCBS/MOH/2025/26-06
First Date of Issue: 01 July 2025
Subject: Feasibility Studies for the Construction, Upgrading, and Renovation of Four (4) Health Facilities in Rural Lesotho
Introduction
The Ministry of Health, on behalf of the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho, invites qualified, experienced, and reputable consulting firms or consortia to submit technical and financial proposals for conducting feasibility studies for the following health facilities:
- Construction of a New Health Centre at Senqunyane, Berea District
- Construction of a New Health Centre at Ketane, Mohale’s Hoek District
These feasibility studies aim to inform infrastructure investments that support Lesotho’s national health development goals, improve access to primary health care, and contribute to the realization of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Scope of Work
The assignment includes:
- Technical, environmental, and economic viability assessments
- Health service demand analysis and infrastructure planning
- Environmental and Social Impact Screening (ESIA)
- Development of site-specific investment plans and implementation frameworks
Eligibility Criteria
This RFP is open to national and international consulting firms or joint ventures that meet the following criteria:
- Minimum 10 years of experience in multidisciplinary feasibility studies in the health or social infrastructure sector
- Proven record of delivering at least three (3) comparable assignments in similar rural or developing contexts
- Demonstrated financial stability, qualified personnel, and capacity to work in remote and topographically challenging environments
- Local participation is encouraged, and preference will be given to consortia that include Lesotho-based experts or firms
Enquiries & Further Information
Clarifications may be requested in writing via email no later than 25 August 2025 to:
Selection Criteria
- Selection Method: Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS)
- Only bidders whose technical proposal scores 70% and above will be invited for financial proposal opening
Proposal Format
- Technical & Financial Proposals must be submitted in separate sealed envelopes
- Technical Proposal: 4 hard copies and 1 soft copy (Flash Disk – Word documents converted to PDF)
- Proposal Document: Free of charge; fill out the bidding document request form
Submission Details
- Deadline: 12 September 2025 at 11:00 AM (Lesotho Time)
- Venue: Ministry of Health Procurement Office, Maseru
- Language: All proposals must be written in English
- Submission Method: Hand delivery only – proposals submitted via email will not be considered
Address for Submission:
Attention: Procurement Manager
Ministry of Health
Corner Constitutional and Linare Road
Maseru, Lesotho
Disclaimer
The Ministry of Health reserves the right to accept or reject any proposals without obligation to award the contract.