The Central Bank of Lesotho invites bids from category “A” or “A+” registered electrical contractors for the maintenance and service of the electrical substation at the Central Bank of Lesotho.

The renovation includes, but not limited to:

1.       Servicing of three (3) 1600A motorized switches.

2.       Servicing of twenty (20) x 160A fused switches.

3.       Servicing of three (3) x 630A circuit breakers.

4.       Replacing fourteen (14) x 63A and two (2) x 40A circuit breakers.

5.       Cleaning of the bus bars and all the electrical components in the substation.

Tender Conditions

       a.          The Mandatory site inspection is scheduled for Tuesday, 07^th October, 2008 at 11:00hrs.

       b.          Bidders must clearly show, i) contract period ii) validity of their bids, iii) after sales service and iv) warranty period.

       c.          Bids in sealed envelopes bearing no identification of the bidder, clearly marked “Bid for maintenance of electrical substation” 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, 17^th October 2008.

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

       e.          Certified copies of current traders license, Tax Clearance Certificate and LEC registration certificate must be submitted with the bid.

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

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

       h.          For further clarification bidders are requested to contact Mr. Senohe Monokoane at 22232015 or Mr. Ntai Bokang 22232221 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.

T. Malataliana (Mr.)

Secretary, Tender Committee