Tender Conditions

1.   Bidders are required to show i) delivery period, ii) validity period iii) after sales service and iv) warranty period.

2.   A written undertaking by the proponent that the manufacturers warranty shall be extended to the Central Bank of Lesotho and that the proponent shall facilitate such extension.

3.   Bids bearing no identification of the bidder in sealed envelopes clearly marked “Bid for the supply of IBM Lenovo Computers” 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 14h30 Friday, April 18, 2008.

4.   Bids will be opened the same day at 14h30 in the Central Bank Auditorium. Bidder’s or their representatives who wish to attend are welcome.

5.   Certified copies of current VAT compliance certificate and traders license must be submitted with the bid.

6.    Bidders are requested to quote in Maloti or Rands only.

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

8.   Bidders must expressly respond to the specifications as stipulated in the advertisement. References to materials of which the Bidder is not the author shall not constitute a response or part thereof.

9.   For further clarification bidders are requested to contact the undersigned at telephone 22232091 or Mr. N. Morake at telephone 22232019.

 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; copies of the policy may be obtained from the Secretary.

• Bidders are to note that the Central Bank of Lesotho may apply Withholding Tax obligation when effecting payment.

N. Molapo (Mr.)

Secretary, Tender Committee                                                                 Issue Date:  April 1, 2008