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Tenders are invited from locally registered printers
for printing of the Bank’s annual report, quarterly
and monthly reviews per the following
specifications:
1) 600 copies of the Bank’s Annual report for
2009.
Validity of bids must be at least 6 months from January 2010
Basic
Production Specifications:
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Origination |
layout; design & formatting; tables & graphics;
proofs (3 copies); basic proof-reading. |
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Size |
A4 |
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Pages |
132 (mention cost for 4 additional pages) |
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Paper - Cover |
250-300 gsm, Gloss (white) |
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- Text |
135-150 gsm Gloss (white) |
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Colour - Cover |
Gold Foiled logo and text |
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airforce blue backround |
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- Body |
2 colours throughout; 3 sections CYMK/full
colour; process colours |
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Finishing |
uv vanish cover (outside only); perfect binding;
thread sewn; shrink-wrapped. |
2)
500
copies
per issue of quarterly reviews for 2010 (4 issues).
Validity of bids must be at least 12 months from
April 2010
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Print |
Black print |
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Paper |
white 80gsm bond |
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Cover |
Mayfair blue 200gsm2, printed in black |
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Size |
210mm x 297mm (A4) |
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Pages |
96 |
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Binding |
saddle stitched (2 wires) |
3)
200 copies
per issue of monthly economic review for January to
December, 2010.
Validity of bids must be at least 12 months from
January 2010
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Print |
3 Colour |
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Paper |
90 gsm cartridge |
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Size |
210mm x 297mm folded |
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Pages |
8 |
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Binding |
Saddle stitched (2 wires) |
Tender conditions
a)
Bidders must clearly show, i) delivery period
and ii) validity of bids.
b)
Bids bearing no identification
of the bidder must be enclosed in sealed envelopes
clearly marked “Tender for printing of Research
Publications” to be deposited in the tender box
located at the reception area of Central Bank of
Lesotho situate at corner Moshoeshoe & Airport
roads, no later than 14:30 hours, Friday,
December 11, 2009.
c)
Bids will be opened same day at 14:30 hours
in the Central Bank of Lesotho Auditorium. Bidder’s
representatives who wish to attend are welcome.
d)
Bidders are advised that
during bid opening, only the name of the bidders,
bid amount and condition (e) will be publicly
announced.
e)
Certified copies of VAT, Income Tax
compliance certificates and traders licences must be
submitted together with the bid.
f)
Recent financial statement of
the bidder duly signed by an audit firm or
practicing chartered accountant.
g)
Bidders are to note that the bank may require a
performance guarantee of no more than 10% of the bid
amount
h)
Bidders are requested to quote in Maloti or
Rands only.
i)
Bidders must expressly respond to
specifications as stipulated in the advertisement.
References to material of which the bidder is not
the author shall not constitute a response or part
thereof.
j)
Bidders can bid for the printing of all or
any one of the publications.
k)
Central Bank of Lesotho is not bound to
necessarily accept the lowest or any bid.
l)
Bids will not be considered unless deposited
in the tender box.
Samples of reviews to be printed will be made
available on request. Please contact the undersigned
at 22232091 or Ms. M. Makatise for any further
clarifications at telephone 22232059 during office
hours.
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 |
