The Central Bank of Lesotho is embarking on two (2) major construction projects which are, the development of a Disaster Recovery Site and the Bank Building extension. Bids proposals are therefore invited within the SADC region from eligible person(s) or body corporate for the provision of Construction Project Management services.

Tender Conditions:

1. Bids bearing no identification of the bidder in sealed envelopes clearly marked “Construction Project Management” should be deposited in the tender box located at the reception area of Central bank of Lesotho at corner Moshoeshoe & Airport Roads no later than 22 October, 2010.

2. Bids will be opened the same day at 14:30hrs in the Central bank Auditorium.  Bidders or their representatives who wish to attend are welcome.

3. Certified copies of Current tax clearance certificate and traders license must be submitted with the proposal.

4. Bidders are requested to quote in Maloti or Rands only and should be inclusive of 14% of Value Added Tax.

5. Prices are to be fixed for the entire contract period.

6. Central Bank of Lesotho is not bound to accept the lowest or any bid.

7. Bidders are to note that the Bank may require a performance guarantee of no more than 10% of the bid amount.

8. The Central Bank of Lesotho reserves the right to cancel the tenders before submission/opening of tenders, postpone the tender submission/opening date and to accept/reject any or all tenders without assigning any reasons thereof.

9. Bidders may note that they are liable to be disqualified at any time during tendering process in case any of the information furnished by them is not found to be true.  The decision of the Central bank of Lesotho in this regard shall be final and binding.

10. For further clarification bidders are requested to contact the undersigned at telephone (+266)22232088 for administrative requirements and Mr T. Makau for technical requirements.

Special Notes:

• Bidders are expected to ensure strict compliance with the above specifications and conditions, failure to do so will result in disqualification of bids.

• All bidders are advised that a Vendor Exclusion Policy shall apply where necessary.

• Bidders are to note that the Central bank of Lesotho shall apply withholding tax obligation when effecting payment.

• Terms of Reference and further details about this tender are attached  or may be collected from the Central Bank of Lesotho during office hours.

VM Tabane

Secretary, Tender Committee