PURCHASER: AFRICAN PEER REVIEW MECHANISM(APRM)- SOUTH AFRICA
TITLE OF PROCUREMENT: PROVISION OF ADVANCED INFRASTRUCTURE – WIFI ACCESS POINT & BACKUP SOLUTION FOR BUSINESS CONTINUITY AND DISASTER RECOVERY AT THE APRM CONTINENTAL OFFICES, SOUTH AFRICA
Procurement Number: RFB/ APRM/AU/Wi-FI& BCDR/05/2023
SECTION I. BID INVITATION (RFB - REQUEST FOR BID)
PROCUREMENT NUMBER: RFB/ APRM/AU/Wi-Fi& BCDR/05/2023
TITLE OF PROCUREMENT: PROVISION OF ADVANCED INFRASTRUCTURE – WIFI ACCESS POINT & BACKUP SOLUTION FOR BUSINESS CONTINUITY AND DISASTER RECOVERY AT THE APRM CONTINENTAL OFFICES, SOUTH AFRICA
Background
The APRM was initiated in 2002 and established in 2003 by the African Union in the framework of the implementation of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD). A voluntary self-assessment tool instituted by African Heads of State in 2003, the APRM was designed to promote more effective governance across four thematic areas: Democracy and Political Governance, Corporate Governance, Economic Governance and Management, and Socio-economic Development.
The African Peer Review Mechanism invites eligible firm/Service Provider services provider to provide a reliable and cost-effective Wi-FI advance infrastructure that meets APRM business requirement.
The bids shall submit the following documents- Preliminary examination to determine.
• Submit Valid Tax clearance certificate.
• Valid business registration documents – Must be licensed company with valid certificate of incorporation.
• Provide power of attorney must be signed by authorised person.
• The tender shall be valid for a period of 60 days from the date of opening/ closing- A statement indicating so to be provided.
• Past/Current record in providing the similar services to Multinational or International Organization
• Service level agreements and afterhours service
• Record of major corporate clients/ contract details/ estimated contract value
• Certified audited financial statements covering the period of the last three (3) years.
• Statement that they have not been debarred by African Union.
These shall be examined on a PASS/FAIL Criteria
Bidders MUST comply with the above Preliminary Examination Requirements
The selection and contract award procedure shall be done in accordance with the AU Procurement. Manual, version 2.0 dated July 2016. Only shortlisted candidates shall be issued with the Request for Proposal (RFB).
Interested Consultants may obtain further information by contacting tenderinfo@aprm-au.org during office hours (8h00 -17h00 SAST). Clarification shall be published on the APRM website (www.aprm-au.org) and MUST be requested not less than seven (7) days prior to the closing date of the bid.
Interested firms may obtain further information from:
The Project Coordinator.
African Peer Review Mechansm, Private Bag x09, Halfway House, 1685,
Physical Address: 230 15th Street, Randjies Park, 1st Floor, Midrand, South Africa ; Tel: +27 11 256 3400/01/29 ; Fax: +27 11 256 3456 during working hours or through Email: tenderinfo@aprm-au.org copy to Email: info@aprm-au.org
A complete set of the Solicitation documents in English language may be downloaded from the APRM Website.
MODE OF SUBMISSION
Application MUST be submitted through email: (tender@aprm-au.org) on or before 13th June 2023 1100hrs South Africa Time.
Project Coordinator
African Peer Review Mechanism
Private Bag x09, Halfway House, 1685
Physical Address: 230 15th Street, Randjies Park, 1st Floor
Midrand, South Africa
Tel: +27 11 256 3400/01/29
Fax: +2711 256 3456
E-mail: tender@aprm-au.org
Submissions to be titled: PROCUREMENT NUMBER: RFB/ APRM/AU/Wi-Fi& BCDR/05/2023: PROVISION OF ADVANCED INFRASTRUCTURE – WIFI ACCESS POINT & BACKUP SOLUTION FOR BUSINESS CONTINUITY AND DISASTER RECOVERY AT THE APRM CONTINENTAL OFFICES, SOUTH AFRICA
The submission to be made to the following email. E-mail: tender@aprm-au.org
Project Coordinator
African Peer Review Mechanism
Private Bag x09, Halfway House, 1685
Physical Address: 230 15th Street, Randjies Park, 1st Floor
Midrand, South Africa
Tel: +27 11 256 3400/01/29
Fax: +2711 256 3456
The deadline for submission of proposals is 13th June 2023 at 11:00 hours local time (South Africa Time), Late submission shall not be accepted and shall be rejected.
The tender shall be valid for a period of 60 days from the date of opening/ closing.
