RUSSIAN FEDERATION
SECOND NATIONAL HYDROMET MODERNIZATION PROJECT
Loan No.: 8291-RU
Contract Title: Supply of temperature standard
Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): NHMP2/1/B.1.m
The Russian Federation has received financing from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development toward the cost of the Second National Hydromet Modernization Project (NHMP-2), and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this loan toward payments under the contract for Supply of temperature standard.
The Foundation “Bureau of Economic Analysis” (hereinafter BEA) acting as the Project implementing agency according to Agency Agreement # 01-01-06/17-108 dated April 09, 2014 between the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation, the Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring and BEA on the implementation of the Second National Hydromet Modernization Project now invites sealed bids from eligible Bidders for Supply of temperature standard, computer equipment and software and related services (calibration of measuring instruments of approved pattern included into the standard, factory calibration (by Manufacturer) of measuring instruments of unapproved pattern included into the standard. arrange for approval of the temperature standard MI pattern and primary verification of the temperature standard, including the conclusion and 100 % payment of contract for testing conducted to approve the temperature standard measuring instrument pattern, where the GGO is indicated as an applicant, signed between the Supplier and the accredited organization /VNIIFTRI/VNIIM; provide for statement and reports of testing conducted to approve the pattern of temperature standard with positive results, delivery, installation and setup at the project site, instruction briefing for specialists, warranty services, technical support).
Delivery period is 10 months from the contract signing date.
Bidding will be conducted using the International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procedures 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, edition of January 2011, revised in July 2014, and is open to all Bidders eligible as defined in these Guidelines, that meet the following minimum qualification criteria.
(a) Financial capabilities
The Bidder’s (a separate company or a joint venture/consortium) average annual turnover[1]
for the last three years[2]
(2018-2020) shall be not less than equivalent of USD 0,8 million.
If the Bidder is a Joint Venture, the average annual turnover of the Partner in charge shall be not less than equivalent of USD 0,6 million and the average annual turnover of the each other partners shall be at least equivalent of USD 0,2 million for the last three years (2018-2020).
To confirm the above specified information the Bidder shall provide copies of the auditor's opinions for the above mentioned period or balance sheets confirmed (certified) by tax authorities of the Bidder's country (as a rule for the Russian companies).
(b) Specific experience with similar projects
The Bidder shall provide a documentary evidence of the experience (as a main Contractor or member of a joint venture/consortium) from successful supply and adjustment of metrological equipment. The Bidder shall provide information evidencing the successful implementation of at least 1 (one) such contract for the amount equivalent to not less than USD 200 000,00 over the last three years (2018-2020).
(c) Technical capabilities
1) The Bidder shall be certified for the compliance with the quality standards ISO 9001 or GOST ISO 9001-2008/2015[3] (quality management standards). Copy of the certificate shall be provided by the Bidder prior to signing of the Contract.
2) The Bidder shall have capacity for warranty service of the supplied goods. In support of this capacity the Bidder shall submit as a part of bid a documentary evidence from the service center (manufacturer/supplier) on readiness to perform servicing of the supplied equipment according to terms of contract.
Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from BEA,
Mr. Sergey Yu. Kirnos, Head of BEA Procurement Department, e-mail: skirnos@beafnd.org, and inspect the bidding documents during office hours [from 10:00 to 14:00 hours Moscow time] at the address given below.
A complete set of bidding documents in Russian and English languages may be purchased by interested eligible bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of RUR 7.300.00 (no VAT is charged)
or USD 100.00.
The method of payment will be direct transfer to the following accounts:
- for payment in Russian Rubles:
Beneficiary: Interregional Operation Department of Russian Federal Treasury (Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation)
INN: 7710168360
KPP: 771001001
ОКTMO: 45382000
Beneficiary Bank: Operations department of the Bank of Russia
Inter-Region Operational UFK Moscow
Beneficiary Bank BIC: 024501901
Treasury Account 03100643000000019500
Bank Account within Single Treasury Account: 40102810045370000002
KBK 092 1 10 07000 01 6000 110
(please indicate: non-refundable fee of bidders under the loan No. 8291-RU,
Package No. NHMP2/1/B.1.m; (VAT exempt);
- for payment in USD:
Beneficiary: MEZREGIONALNOE OPERACIONNOE UFK
INN 7710168360
KPP 771001001
Beneficiary Bank: CENTRAL BANK OF RUSSIAN FEDERATION MOSCOW RU (CBRFRUMM)
Beneficiary Account: 40105840300000002901
Beneficiary Bank Account: 0011907227
Intermediary Bank: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N.A., NEW YORK (CHASUS33)
Details of Payment: KBK 092 1 10 07000 01 6000 110
(please indicate: non-refundable fee of bidders under the loan No. 8291-RU,
Package No. NHMP2/1/B.1.m; (VAT exempt).
Documents will be sent by airmail for overseas delivery and surface mail for local delivery.
Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 14:00 Moscow time
July 28, 2021. Electronic bidding will not be permitted.
Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who choose to attend at the address below on 14:00 Moscow time July 28, 2021.
Late bids will be rejected.
All bids must be accompanied by a bid security of USD 18,600.00 or an equivalent amount in the currency of Bid, or any other foreign currency, or in Russian Rubles.
The address referred to above is:
Foundation “Bureau of Economic Analysis”
Second National Hydromet Modernization Project
Attn. Mr. Sergey Yu. Kirnos, Head of Procurement Department
27, bld 3, Zoubovsky blvd, Moscow, 119021, Russia
Tel: (+7-495) 937-6750
Fax: (+7-495) 937-6753
E-mail: skirnos@beafnd.org
Web site: www.beafnd.org/en/
[1] For Russian companies using Russian Accounting Standards: according to profit and loss account (Annex # 1 to the order of Minfin of Russia dated July 2, 2010 № 66n) annual turnover shall be understood as «revenues» for a year (balance sheet forms line code, indicated in the organization annual financial statements to be submitted to the state statistical bodies and other executive authorities –2110), i.e. all organization incomes resulting from realization of goods and/or services for a year exclusive of the value added tax, excises. For companies using International Accounting Standards: annual turnover shall be understood as «revenues».
[2] The average annual turnover for the last three years is the arithmetic mean (average) of the annual turnover amounts for the last three years.
[3] These certificates are official documents certifying the company’s compliance with requirements of the international standard ISO 9001 and confirming the quality of carried out works and provided services. Certificates issued for the compliance with requirements of GOST R ISO 9001–2008 are valid till their expiration.
