The Central Bank of Lesotho intends to enter into a 12 months contract for the maintenance of, a) indoor swimming pool b) outdoor swimming pool and c) filtration plant at the Lehakoe Recreation and Cultural Centre.

The maintenance should include, but not be limited to, a) carrying out a series of comprehensive checks and tests on the treatment plant, as well as a detailed inspection, b) making necessary adjustments to the treatment plant to ensure it is working at optimum efficiency, c) detailed reports which outline not only what has been done, but also any potential problem areas.

Tender Conditions

1.   The non-mandatory site inspection is scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at the Centre at 10:00hrs.

2.   Bidders must clearly show the validity of their bids.

3.   Bids in sealed envelopes clearly marked “Bid for the maintenance contract of swimming pools” bearing no identification of the bidder, 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 14:30hrs Friday, October 2, 2009.

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

5.   Certified copies of current traders license, VAT clearance certificates or equivalents must be submitted with the bid.

6.    Recent financial statement of the bidder duly signed by an audit firm or practicing chartered accountant.

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

8.   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.

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

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

11. For further clarification bidders are requested to contact the undersigned at telephone 22232091 or Mrs. M. Lekomola at 22317640

Special notes:

1.       Bidders are expected to ensure strict compliance with the above conditions. Failure to do so, will result in the disqualification of their bids.

2.       All bidders are advised that a vendor exclusion policy shall apply. Copies of the policy may be obtained from the Secretary.

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

N. Molapo (Mr.)

Secretary, Tender Committee