Procurement of Oxygen Concentrator for Ambulances of Ministry of Health (MoH) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
UNOPS
Procurement of Oxygen Concentrator for Ambulances of Ministry of Health (MoH) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Invitation to bid
Reference:
ITB/2025/56649
Beneficiary countries or territories:
Ethiopia
Registration level:
Basic
Published on:
17-Mar-2025
Deadline on:
10-Apr-2025 09:00 0.00
Description
The United Nations Office for Project Services , Horn of Africa Multi country office (hereinafter referred to as UNOPS HAMCO) is pleased to invite competent Bidders to submit their respective competitive Bids for the Procurement of Oxygen Concentrator for Ambulances of Ministry of Health (MoH) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in accordance with the UNOPS General Conditions of Contract and “Schedule of Requirements” herein uploaded under file Section II_Schedule of Requirements.
Oxygen Concentrator (Quantity 744)
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Oxygen Concentrator (Quantity 744)
IMPORTANT NOTE: Interested vendors must respond to this tender using the UNOPS eSourcing system, via the UNGM portal. In order to access the full UNOPS tender details, request clarifications on the tender, and submit a vendor response to a tender using the system, vendors need to be registered as a UNOPS vendor at the UNGM portal and be logged into UNGM. For guidance on how to register on UNGM and submit responses to UNOPS tenders in the UNOPS eSourcing system, please refer to the user guide and other resources available at: https://esourcing.unops.org/#/Help/Guides
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Medical, Laboratory & Test Equipment & Supplies & Pharmaceuticals
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Medical Equipment and Accessories and Supplies
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Respiratory and anesthesia and resuscitation products
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Oxygen therapy delivery systems and devices
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Oxygen concentrators
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New clarification added: Dear Bidders,Greetings!We have received below clarification question from interested bidder and clarified accordingly .Bidder's Clarification request:Regarding the battery, our machine come standard with three batteries and each battery lasts four hours. It's ok for your side?UNOPS HAMCO Response: Kindly submit your quotation according to the requirement related to batteries Regards,UNOPS HAMCO
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07-Apr-2025 13:43
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New clarification added: Dear Bidders,Greetings!We have received below clarification question from interested bidder and clarified accordingly .Bidder's Clarification request:If a manufacturer meets the PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED technical specifications (a unit with Humidifier, Continuos flow,etc,), can we present this? Our concern for the new specs is the Outlet Pressure :20 - 40 kPa which you did not change for the current specs.UNOPS HAMCO Response: Kindly submit your quotation according to the revision we made on the bid documents.Regards,UNOPS HAMCO
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07-Apr-2025 12:58
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New clarification added: Dear Bidders,Greetings!We have received below clarification question from interested bidder and clarified accordingly .Bidder's Clarification request:Dear Sir/Madam,I am writing regarding the recent amendment to the tender for 744 battery-powered oxygen concentrators, specifically the new requirement for "2x High Flow nasal cannula, capable of humidification without a humidifier bottle."This amendment creates fundamental technical incompatibilities:Critical Technical Contradictions:Battery-Powered Concentrators vs. HFNC Systems:Battery-powered concentrators: 1-10 L/min flow, portable, ambulance-compatibleHFNC systems: 20-60 L/min flow, stationary hospital equipment, high power consumptionAmbulance Use Incompatibility:HFNC systems require stable power sources incompatible with battery operationThe size, weight, and power demands of HFNC make them unsuitable for ambulancesHFNC humidification systems cannot function properly in mobile environmentsTechnical Impossibility:No portable device can simultaneously be battery-powered for ambulance use AND provide HFNC capabilities"Humidification without a humidifier bottle" for HFNC requires integrated heating systems with high power consumptionRequest:We respectfully request either:Revise for HFNC: If HFNC is required, remove battery/ambulance requirements and extend the deadline by at least 4 weeks to source entirely different equipment; orRemove HFNC Requirement: Maintain the original intent of battery-powered portable concentrators for ambulance use by reverting to standard nasal cannula specifications.Option 2 appears more aligned with the original purpose of ambulance oxygen therapy, as HFNC technology is fundamentally incompatible with portable, battery-powered applications.We appreciate your prompt consideration of this critical incompatibility.UNOPS HAMCO Response: We would like to inform you that amendments have been made on April 05, 2025, addressing the clarification questions you raised. These updates have been reflected in the relevant documents. Kindly review the amendments, should any questions remain unaddressed, please let us know.Regards,UNOPS HAMCO
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07-Apr-2025 07:20
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New amendment added #3: This bid has been amended to ensure the cannula is fully compatible with the specified oxygen concentrator device.
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05-Apr-2025 12:45
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New clarification added: Dear Bidders,Greetings!We have received below clarification question from interested bidder and clarified accordingly .Bidder's Clarification request:"2x Nasal Cannula (2m) with connectors and prongs- Salter Labs 1600HF Nasal Cannula (humidification without a humidifier bottle)" Please indicate cannula from manufacturers other than Salter Labs are acceptable UNOPS HAMCO Response: High Flow Nasal Cannulas from any manufacturer can be quoted, but products must fully comply with the specifications depicted in the beed document In addition to this,We would like to inform you that amendment has been made on April 03, 2025, addressing the clarification questions you raised. This update has been reflected in the relevant documents. Kindly review the amendment, should any questions remain unaddressed, please let us know.Regards,UNOPS HAMCO
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03-Apr-2025 10:44
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New amendment added #2: This bid has been amended as the requirement of Nasal Canula is amended.
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03-Apr-2025 10:21
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New clarification added: Dear Bidders,Greetings!We have received below clarification question from interested bidder and clarified accordingly .Bidder's Clarification request:1. Please kindly let us know the power of the required Oxygen concentrator?2. Is the humidifier built-in or available as an optional external accessory?3. we noted that Lockable flowmeter is generally used for high-power oxygen concentrators, and low-power oxygen concentrators generally do not have it. Please confirm whether it is mandatoryUNOPS HAMCO Response: 1.As per the requirement , battery charger that can be suitable to the oxygen concentrator with AC 220V and Should have dual battery and it should operate for min 10 hrs(Each battery minimum for 5hrs). Bidders should provide device with power supply of suitable for this requirement. 2 and 3. We would like to inform you that amendments have been made on March 29, 2025, addressing the clarification questions you raised. These updates have been reflected in the relevant documents. Kindly review the amendments, should any questions remain unaddressed, please let us know.Regards,UNOPS HAMCO
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03-Apr-2025 09:37
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New clarification added: Dear Bidders,Greetings!We have received below clarification question from interested bidder and clarified accordingly .Bidder's Clarification request:1. Please kindly let us know the power of the required Oxygen concentrator?2. Is the humidifier built-in or available as an optional external accessory?3. we noted that Lockable flowmeter is generally used for high-power oxygen concentrators, and low-power oxygen concentrators generally do not have it. Please confirm whether it is mandatoryUNOPS HAMCO Response: 1.As per the requirement , battery charger that can be suitable to the oxygen concentrator with AC 220V and Should have dual battery and it should operate for min 10 hrs(Each battery minimum for 5hrs). Bidders should provide device with power supply of suitable for this requirement. 2 and 3. We would like to inform you that amendments have been made on March 29, 2025, addressing the clarification questions you raised. These updates have been reflected in the relevant documents. Kindly review the amendments, should any questions remain unaddressed, please let us know.Regards,UNOPS HAMCO
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03-Apr-2025 09:04
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New clarification added: Dear Bidders,Greetings!Please be informed that an amendment has been made to the requirements of this bid on March 29,2025. If you have already submitted your quotation prior to this amendment kindly insure that you recall your submission and re-submit in alighnment with the revised requirements.Regards,UNOPS HAMCO
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01-Apr-2025 09:50
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New clarification added: Dear Bidders,Greetings!We have received below clarification question from interested bidder and clarified accordingly .Bidder's Clarification request:My question concerns the supply of humidifiers.Indeed, among the required components, it is stated that humidifiers must be provided. However, unless I am mistaken, these devices can only be installed on fixed units and not on portable devices.Could you confirm whether this is an error?Best regards.UNOPS HAMCO Response: Kindly refer the amendment made on March 29,2025. The humidifier has been requested if applicable only.Regards,UNOPS HAMCO
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01-Apr-2025 07:53
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New clarification added: Dear Bidders,Greetings!We have received below clarification question from interested bidder and clarified accordingly .Bidder's Clarification request:"Outlet Pressure :20 - 40 kPa" Please indicate outlet pressure greater than 40kPa is acceptable.UNOPS HAMCO Response: Kindly quote with in the range of the requirementRegards,UNOPS HAMCO
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01-Apr-2025 07:36
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New clarification added: Dear Bidders,Greetings!We have received below clarification question from interested bidder and clarified accordingly .Bidder's Clarification request:We have reviewed the tender specifications for the portable oxygen concentrator, and we would like to request some clarifications, as certain requirements appear to be technically unfeasible.Specifically:There is no portable device currently available that operates on battery and delivers up to 5LPM continuous flow.No such device exists that meets the specifications for use in ambulances.No portable oxygen concentrator provides continuous flow and weighs ≤3kg.A portable device with a lockable flowmeter is not available, as flowmeters are not typically used on portable units.Using a humidifier in an ambulance poses a risk, as liquid could spill over the unit and cause damage.A battery small enough to keep the unit under 3kg while lasting 5 hours has not yet been developed.Given these constraints, we kindly request that the specifications be reconsidered to align with currently available technology. We would appreciate your guidance on how to proceed and whether there is flexibility in the specifications.Looking forward to your response.Kind regardsUNOPS HAMCO Response: We would like to inform you that amendments have been made on March 29, 2025, addressing the clarification questions you raised. These updates have been reflected in the relevant documents. Kindly review the amendments, should any questions remain unaddressed, please let us know.Regards,UNOPS HAMCO
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31-Mar-2025 06:55
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New clarification added: Dear Bidders,Greetings!We have received below clarification question from interested bidder and clarified accordingly .Bidder's Clarification request:Please confirm if the weight of the oxygen generator must be less than 3 kg? Can products be directly plugged in (AC) for use? This way, there's no need for a separate batteryUNOPS HAMCO Response: We would like to inform you that amendments have been made on March 29, 2025, addressing the clarification questions you raised. These updates have been reflected in the relevant documents. Kindly review the amendments, should any questions remain unaddressed, please let us know.In addition to this, please be informed that, the device shall be battery powered and Should have dual battery and it should operate for min 10 hrs(Each battery minimum for 5hrs)Regards,UNOPS HAMCO
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31-Mar-2025 06:51
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New clarification added: Dear Bidders,Greetings!We have received below clarification question from interested bidder and clarified accordingly .Bidder's Clarification request:Hello, nice to contact you,we are VinnieVincent (Chengdu) International Trade Co., Ltd. We are a medical equipment supplier to the Brunei Ministry of Health and have also assisted the Brunei government in donating, supplying, and transporting oxygen concentrators to Indonesia. Regarding your purchase requirements for oxygen concentrators, may I have a production demand discussion with you?What you need to purchase is a portable oxygen concentrator with a weight requirement of less than 3 kg. Currently, only pulse oxygen concentrators in global technology can meet this weight requirement. Your procurement request indicates that the equipment needs to be used in emergency vehicles, and the pulse oxygen generator produces oxygen by sensing the user's breathing, which is not suitable for use in emergency vehicles. Because patients on the ambulance may have weak or even stopped breathing, pulse oxygen concentrators are not suitable. So we would like to suggest:If used in an ambulance, we recommend the 5L DC medical oxygen concentrator, which is price friendly. But the 5L DC medical oxygen concentrator needs to be plugged in, and the ambulance needs to be able to supply power(As far as I know, most ambulances have power supply capability). The oxygen concentration can reach 93% ± 3%, and the weight of the equipment is about 14.5kg. If not used in an ambulance, although a pulse oxygen generator can be used, it requires patients to have strong ability to breathe independently, and the price is much more expensive than a DC oxygen generator. The usage scenarios are very limited, and it is not recommended to purchase it.UNOPS HAMCO Response: We would like to inform you that amendments have been made on March 29, 2025, addressing the clarification questions you raised. These updates have been reflected in the relevant documents. Kindly review the amendments, should any questions remain unaddressed, please let us know.Regards,UNOPS HAMCO
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31-Mar-2025 06:42
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New clarification added: Dear Bidders,Greetings!We have received below clarification question from interested bidder and clarified accordingly .Bidder's Clarification request:This bidding document states that a 5L oxygen concentrator is required, but it does not specify whether it is a stationary oxygen concentrator or a portable pulse flow oxygen concentrator, or transportable oxygen concentrator. 1. If the demand is stationary 5Liter oxygen concentrator, then there is no such unit in the world till now can have battery and with such light weight. 2. If the demand is pulse flow 5 setting which equal to continual flow 5Liter, then the portable oxygen concentrator can meet the demand. weight is ok and battery is ok too. 3. If the demand is transportable oxygen concentrator, then usually the continual flow is about 2liter, and pulse flow can equal to 9Liter or even higher. But weight is more than 3kgs, about 6-10kgs.UNOPS HAMCO Response: We would like to inform you that amendments have been made on March 29, 2025, addressing the clarification questions you raised. These updates have been reflected in the relevant documents. Kindly review the amendments, should any questions remain unaddressed, please let us know.Regards,UNOPS HAMCO
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31-Mar-2025 06:37
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New clarification added: Dear Bidders,Greetings!We have received below clarification question from interested bidder and clarified accordingly .Bidder's Clarification request:This bidding document states that a 5L oxygen concentrator is required, but it does not specify whether it is a stationary oxygen concentrator or a portable pulse flow oxygen concentrator, or transportable oxygen concentrator. 1. If the demand is stationary 5Liter oxygen concentrator, then there is no such unit in the world till now can have battery and with such light weight. 2. If the demand is pulse flow 5 setting which equal to continual flow 5Liter, then the portable oxygen concentrator can meet the demand. weight is ok and battery is ok too. 3. If the demand is transportable oxygen concentrator, then usually the continual flow is about 2liter, and pulse flow can equal to 9Liter or even higher. But weight is more than 3kgs, about 6-10kgs. UNOPS HAMCO Response: We would like to inform you that amendments have been made on March 29, 2025, addressing the clarification questions you raised. These updates have been reflected in the relevant documents. Kindly review the amendments, should any questions remain unaddressed, please let us know.Regards,UNOPS HAMCO Dear UNOPS procurement officer,
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31-Mar-2025 06:29
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New clarification added: Dear Bidders,Greetings!We have received below clarification question from interested bidder and clarified accordingly .Bidder's Clarification request:The pulse oxygen generator supplies oxygen according to the breathing rhythm of the user. It quickly releases a certain amount of high-concentration oxygen when the user inhales and stops supplying oxygen when the user exhales. This way of oxygen generation can make more effective use of oxygen and save the amount of oxygen. —— Does the UNOPS considers that this working mode above mentioned of the pulse oxygen generator refers to continous flow？UNOPS HAMCO Response: We would like to inform you that amendments have been made on March 29, 2025, addressing the clarification questions you raised. These updates have been reflected in the relevant documents. Kindly review the amendments, should any questions remain unaddressed, please let us know.Regards,UNOPS HAMCO
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31-Mar-2025 06:21
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New clarification added: Dear Bidders,Greetings!We have received below clarification question from interested bidder and clarified accordingly .Bidder's Clarification request:The pulse oxygen generator supplies oxygen according to the breathing rhythm of the user. It quickly releases a certain amount of high-concentration oxygen when the user inhales and stops supplying oxygen when the user exhales. This way of oxygen generation can make more effective use of oxygen and save the amount of oxygen. —— Does the UNOPS considers that this working mode above mentioned of the pulse oxygen generator refers to continous flow？UNOPS HAMCO Response: We would like to inform you that amendments have been made on March 29, 2025, addressing the clarification questions you raised. These updates have been reflected in the relevant documents. Kindly review the amendments, should any questions remain unaddressed, please let us know.Regards,UNOPS HAMCO
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31-Mar-2025 06:16
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New clarification added: Dear Bidders,Greetings!We have received below clarification question from interested bidder and clarified accordingly .Bidder's Clarification request:Dear Bidders,Greetings!We have received below clarification question from interested bidder and clarified accordingly .Bidder's Clarification request:We have reviewed the tender specifications for the portable oxygen concentrator, and we would like to request some clarifications, as certain requirements appear to be technically unfeasible.Specifically:There is no portable device currently available that operates on battery and delivers up to 5LPM continuous flow.No such device exists that meets the specifications for use in ambulances.No portable oxygen concentrator provides continuous flow and weighs ≤3kg.A portable device with a lockable flowmeter is not available, as flowmeters are not typically used on portable units.Using a humidifier in an ambulance poses a risk, as liquid could spill over the unit and cause damage.A battery small enough to keep the unit under 3kg while lasting 5 hours has not yet been developed.Given these constraints, we kindly request that the specifications be reconsidered to align with currently available technology. We would appreciate your guidance on how to proceed and whether there is flexibility in the specifications.Looking forward to your response. UNOPS HAMCO Response: We would like to inform you that amendments have been made on March 29, 2025, addressing the clarification questions you raised. These updates have been reflected in the relevant documents. Kindly review the amendments, should any questions remain unaddressed, please let us know.Regards,UNOPS HAMCO
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31-Mar-2025 06:09
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New amendment added #1: This bid has been amended as some of requirements are changed. The requirements have been changed from continuous flow to Pulse oxygen concentrator
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29-Mar-2025 09:01
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New clarification added: Dear Bidders,Greetings!We have received below clarification question from interested bidder and clarified accordingly .Bidder's Clarification request:May I know if this is the same tender as ITB/2024/54735 deadline December 13th which was for 744 oxygen concentrators? If so is there a reason that this bid has been republished?UNOPS HAMCO Response: As it was communicated on the award notification, due to a major changes in the requirement the bid was canceled.Regards,UNOPS HAMCO
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25-Mar-2025 07:06
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New clarification added: Dear Bidders,Greetings!We have received below clarification question from interested bidder and clarified accordingly .Bidder's Clarification request:We would like to know if international companies are eligible to participate in this BID.UNOPS HAMCO Response: This bid has no country of origin restrictions.Hence, international companies are eligible to participate.Regards,UNOPS HAMCO
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24-Mar-2025 13:25
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New clarification added: Dear Bidders,Greetings!We have received below clarification question from interested bidder and clarified accordingly .Bidder's Clarification request:why this bid has been republished pleaseUNOPS HAMCO Response: As it was communicated on the award notification, due to a major changes in the requirement this bid was canceled.Regards,UNOPS HAMCO
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24-Mar-2025 13:15
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New clarification added: Dear Bidders,Greetings!We have received below clarification question from interested bidder and clarified accordingly .Bidder's Clarification request:Could you please clarify if the "Statement that demonstrates packaging material includes recycled content" is a mandatory or an optional submission criteria, and if it is the latter, could you rank its importance. If this document is mandatory, is it an exclusion criteria?UNOPS HAMCO Response: As it is described in the Delivery requirements, this criteria is categorized under Pass or Fail Criteria. Bidders are required to demonstrate through Policy,commitment letter or other related documentations which shows that the packaging has recycled content / packaging is recyclable/ and avoidance of single-use plastics (it can be through an action plan) with targets/milestones and current achievement levels while ensuring the safe delivery of products.Regards,UNOPS HAMCO
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24-Mar-2025 13:11
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New clarification added: Dear Bidders,Greetings!We have received below clarification question from interested bidder and clarified accordingly .Bidder's Clarification request:why this bid has been republished pleaseUNOPS HAMCO Response: As it was communicated on the award notification, due to a major changes in the requirement this bid was canceled.Regards,UNOPS HAMCO
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24-Mar-2025 12:31
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New clarification added: Dear Bidders,We have received below clarification question from interested bidder and clarified accordingly .Bidder's Clarification request:Please confirm regarding the flow requirements 1-5 LPM - continuous or pulse? UNOPS HAMCO Response: We kindly clarify that the requested oxygen flow rate is continuous flow with the requested range. Regards,UNOPS HAMCO
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18-Mar-2025 05:39
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New clarification added: Dear Bidders,Greetings!We have received below clarification question from interested bidder and clarified accordingly .Bidder's Clarification request:Could you kindly clarify if the Oxygen Concentrator need to be registered with related Authority in EthiopiaUNOPS HAMCO Response: As specified on the ITB criteria, the bidder must have a renewed business license issued by their country of origin and should be registered for the supply of similar or related products.Regards,UNOPS HAMCO
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18-Mar-2025 05:34
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