Supply and Delivery Post-harvest materials for fruit vegetable processing for HHs
Re: Supply and Delivery Post-harvest materials for fruit vegetable processing for HHs
Ref No: LSO-2000002340-0166-G-ICB
1. The Government of Lesotho has received financing from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) towards the cost of Regeneration of Landscapes and Livelihoods (ROLL) and intends to apply part of the financing for the purchase of these goods. The use of any IFAD financing shall be subject to IFAD’s approval, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the financing agreement, as well as IFAD’s rules, policies and procedures. IFAD and
its officials, agents and employees shall be held harmless from and against all suits, proceedings, claims, demands, losses and liability of
any kind or nature brought by any party in connection with ROLL project.
2. The Regeneration of Landscapes and Livelihoods includes ensuring that rural communities adopt transformational practices for
regenerated landscapes & sustainable livelihoods. The expected outputs are reduction of environmental degradation and improved
livelihoods of participating communities. The duration of the project iseight years and it is implemented in six districts (Butha-Buthe, Leribe,
Berea, Thaba-Tseka, Qacha’snek and Quthing)
3. This IFB follows the general procurement notice that appeared on national newspapers, Newsday on the 25 April 2025, Public Eye on 18 April 2025 and one international newspaper, mail and guardian on the 23 May 2025.
4. The purchaser now invites sealed bids from eligible entities (“bidders”) for the Supply and Delivery of Post-harvest materials for fruit vegetable processing for HHs. More details on these goods and related services are provided in the schedule of requirements in this bidding document.
5. This IFB is open to all eligible bidders who wish to respond. Subject to the restrictions noted in the bidding document, eligible entities may associate with other bidders to enhance their capacity to successfully deliver the goods and related services.
6. The goods and related services, and the contract expected to be awarded, are divided into the following lots:
LOTS DISTRICT QUANTITIES (SOLAR DRYERS) QUANTITIES (ELECTRIC DRYERS) LOT 1 BEREA 441 441
LOT 2 LERIBE 441 441
LOT 3 BOTHA-BOTHE 589 589
LOT 4 THABA-TSEKA 441 441
LOT 5 QACHASNEK 441 441
LOT 6 QUTHING 147 147
7. Bidding will be conducted using the International Competitive Bidding (ICB) method, the evaluation procedure for which is described in this bidding document, in accordance with the IFAD procurement handbook which is provided on the IFAD website https://www.ifad.org. The ICB process, as described, will include a review and verification of qualifications and past performance, including a reference check, prior to the contract award. Full bidding document can be accessed through this link: https://forestry.gov.ls/news_blog/tenders.php or website: forestry.gov.ls>News>Tenders
8. Please note that a pre-bid conference will not be held as described in the bid data sheet BDS, Section II of the bidding document.
9. Bids must be delivered to the address below and in the manner specified in the BDS ITB 25 no later than 24 NOVEMBER 2025 at
10:00 a.m local time
Regeneration of Landscapes and Livelihoods
Post Office Building, Level 7
P.O.BOX 92, MASERU
E-mail: [email protected] and copy to [email protected]
10. Bidders should be aware that late bids will not be accepted under any circumstances and will be returned unopened to the bidder. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security (as required) in the manner and amount specified in the bid data sheet.
11. Please note that electronic bids shall not be accepted as defined in ITB BDS 25.