Invitation to Tender
Ministry of Public Works and Transport – Government of Lesotho
Project Title: Proposed Erection of Perimeter Fence at Lepereng Open-Camp Correctional Facility
Tender Category: Category ‘A’ Contractor (Builder’s Work) – Registered with Building Design Services (BDS)
Tender Details
| Lot No. | Project Name | Category | Bid Security | Tender Fee (Non-Refundable) | Compulsory Site Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Proposed Perimeter Fencing | Builder’s Work | M50,000.00 | M2,000.00 | 02 October 2025, 10:30 AM at Open Camp, Bots’abelo–Maseru |
Tender Document Purchase & Collection
- Purchase Period: 06 October 2025 – 12 November 2025
- Purchase Hours: 08:30 AM – 12:45 PM and 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
- Location: Ministry of Law and Justice Accounts
- Document Collection: Procurement Unit, First Floor, Ministry of Law and Justice (09:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Submission & Opening of Tenders
- Submission Deadline: Friday, 14 November 2025 at 10:00 AM
- Opening Time: Same day at 10:30 AM
- Opening Venue: First Floor Boardroom, Ministry of Law and Justice
- Site Visit: 14 October 2025 at 10:30 AM at Open Camp, Bots’abelo Lepereng–Maseru
Submission Instructions
- Submit 1 original and 3 copies of the bid
- All documents must be in sealed envelopes with no bidder identification
- Clearly mark the envelope: “The Proposed Erection of Perimeter Fence at Lepereng Open-Camp Correctional Facility”
- Deposit in the Tender Box at the Ministry of Law and Justice Headquarters (opposite Tourism)
Mandatory Requirements
- Valid Registration Certificate from Ministry of Public Works and Transport – BDS (certified at source)
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate or VAT Registration Certificate
- Valid Trader’s License
- Bid Security in the form of a Bank Guarantee from a locally registered commercial bank
Evaluation Criteria
| Criteria | Score |
|---|---|
| Nationality Status | 5 |
| Key Personnel (Site Agent, QS, etc.) | 15 |
| Company Experience | 15 |
| Methodology & Quality Assurance | 15 |
| Risk Management Plan | 10 |
| Health & Safety Plan | 15 |
| Financials | 5 |
| Liquidity | 10 |
| Tender Competitiveness | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Detailed evaluation criteria are available in the tender document.
Additional Information
- A margin of preference will be granted in accordance with the Public Procurement Act 2023
- Tenders must remain valid for 90 days after the evaluation and contract award announcement
- Government contract terms and conditions apply to all lots
- The Procurement Committee reserves the right to accept or reject any or all tenders
Disclaimer
All information in this invitation is deemed correct at the time of publication. The Ministry is not liable for any errors post-publication. Clarifications must be requested in writing from the Procurement Unit.