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Establishment of Meteorological Instrument Calibration Laboratory (B.1.9)

Government of Nepal Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Department of Hydrology and Meteorology Building Resilience to Climate Related Hazards Project Nagpokhari, Naxal, Kathmandu Invitation for Bids Date of First Publication: 05/05/2018 First Amendment Notice: 18/06/2018 Second Amendment Notice: 08/08/2018 Name of the Development Partner World Bank SCF Grant No TF013665 Loan No: 13557 The Government of Nepal has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Building Resilience to Climate Related Hazards Project (BRCH Project) and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for “ Establishment of laboratory to calibrate meteorological equipment (Supply, Installation and Commissioning).” The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for "supply, delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Establishment of laboratory to calibrate meteorological equipment " with the components, software and technical features as specified in the bidding document. S.N. Contract ID No. Description of Works Price of Bidding Document (Non-refundable(NRs) & Validity Period Bid security amount (US Dollar)& Validity Period Last Date and Time of Purchase Last Date and Time of Submission Date and Time of Bid opening 1 PPCR/DHM/G/ICB-46 Establishment of laboratory to calibrate meteorological equipment (Supply, Installation and Commissioning) 3,000/- (Three Thousand) & 120 days NPR 670,000/- or equivalent freely convertible currency & 150 days August 23, 2018 during office hour August 24, 2018 & 12:00 noon (NST) August 24, 2018 & 01:00 pm (NST) Bidding will be conducted through the International Competitive Bidding procedures as specified in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Procurement of Goods, Works, and Non-Consulting Services under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits &Grants by World Bank Borrowers , January 2011 , and is open to all eligible bidders as defined in the Procurement Guidelines. In addition, please refer to paragraphs 1.6 and 1.7 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Bidding documents may be purchased from the above office by eligible Bidders upon payment of a nonrefundable fee on the submission of a written application accompanied by a letter of Authority from the firm to the address above along with the copy of Notary Certified Company/Firm registration certificate, PAN/VAT certificate, Tax Clearance certificate for fiscal year 2015/16(2073/74) and Self declaration letter of not being ineligible upto the submission date. The payment mode may be direct deposit or bank transfer to the Gov. Revenue A/c Title No.14227 on Rastriya Banijya Bank , Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal or Bankers cheque payable to Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Kathmandu, Nepal (Office Code No. 27-331-04, A/C No. ka-1-1-001) . If so requested, the Bidding Documents can also be sent by courier services/mail upon payment of additional cost of NRs. 12,000.00 ( Twelve Thousand Nepalese Rupees ) or equivalent. However, the Purchaser will not be responsible for delay or non-delivery of the documents so sent whatsoever the cause thereof. Sealed bids must be submitted to the Procurement Unit of Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Documents received after submission deadline shall not be accepted. Bids shall be opened in the presence of Bidder's representatives who choose to attend on the opening date given in above Table at the office of Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, P.O.Box 406, Nagpokhari, Naxal, Kathmandu, Nepal . Bids must be valid for a period of 120 days counting from the day of bid opening and must be accompanied by bid security, amount given in above table, which shall be valid for minimum 30 days beyond the bid validity period (i.e. Total 150 days from the day of bid opening). If the last date of purchasing, submission and opening falls on a government holiday, then the next working day shall be considered the l