Equipment for science lab, workshops, and maker studio at six existing secondary schools

Description

Belize has received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to partially finance the cost of the Skills For The Future Program and intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments under the Contract detailed in this Request for Bids. The Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology invites eligible bidders to submit sealed bids for purchase of equipment for the science lab, workshops and maker studio at six existing secondary schools. The procurement process number is BL-L1044-P00047 (publication reference IDB-5749OCBL-P00047-SPN). The notice title spells “Science Lav”; the body of the notice refers to the science lab. The operation is BL-L1044 and the loan contract is 5749/OC-BL.

This request for bids is for goods. It follows the general procurement notice published on the IDB website on 11 August 2023 (publication number 5749/OC-BL) and uses international competitive bidding under the IDB Policies for the Procurement of Goods and Works. It is open to bidders from eligible countries as defined in the bidding documents.

Bidders must submit externally audited financial statements for 2023, 2024 and 2025; in a joint venture, each member must meet that requirement. No margin of preference for national contractors or joint ventures applies. Every bid must include a bid-security declaration. Electronic submissions are not permitted, and late bids will be rejected. Bids are opened in person or online.

Bidding documents in English are sent free of charge after a written request. Submission and opening: Project Execution Unit, 1900 Constitution Drive, 3rd Floor, Belmopan. Further information: Procurement Specialist, or Mrs. Ingrid Acosta. The body of the notice lists telephone 501-828-5147; the footer lists 8285413.

Note: Tender documents and attachments are available in the official language of the country.