Viet Nam Seeks Bidders for Higher Education Project Equipment Supply

Strategic Insights -

The Socialist Republic of Viet Nam has invited sealed bids from eligible bidders for the supply and delivery of equipment and software for the Banking Institute under the Higher Education Project. The project is financed by a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) and is intended to improve the country's education sector. Bidders will be required to submit their bids by 26 September 2004, and the bidding documents can be obtained at a non-refundable fee of US$ 50.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Higher Education Project is financed by a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) towards the cost of the project.
  • The project aims to improve the education sector in Viet Nam.
  • The bidding process will be conducted through the international competitive bidding procedures specified in the World Bank's Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits.
  • Bidders from eligible source countries can participate in the bidding process.
  • The bidding documents can be purchased at a non-refundable fee of US$ 50.
  • The project includes the supply and delivery of network equipment, computer, system software, and application software for the Banking Institute.
  • Four packages of equipment and software are to be supplied, including applications for commercial banks, stock exchanges, and central banks.
  • The security deposits for the bids range from US$ 500 to US$ 3,750, depending on the package.
  • Late bids will be rejected, and the bids will be opened immediately after the deadline.

Statistics:

  • US$ 50: non-refundable fee for bidding documents
  • US$ 3,750: security deposit for Package BA-IFB 001.A
  • US$ 1,000: security deposit for Package BA-IFB 002.A
  • US$ 500: security deposit for Package BA-IFB 003.A
  • US$ 400: security deposit for Package BA-IFB 004.A
  • 26 September 2004: deadline for submitting bids
  • 1000 hours: time of day for bid submission
  • 16 August 2004: online posting date of the notice

Sources:

  • World Bank's Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits (http://www.worldbank.org/html/opr/procure/guidelin.html)
  • UN Development Business Online, (Copyright United Nations Development Business Unit) [http://www.devbusiness.com] ASIA PULSE 18-08 1604