The Central Bank of Lesotho invites interested vendors for the supply and delivery of:

1 x IBM System x 3850 Server with the following specifications:

                     i.            2 x Intel Dual- Core 3.0 GHZ Xeon Processor MP

                   ii.            2 GB PC2-3200 DDR II SDRAM

                  iii.            4 x 73.4 Hard Disk Drives

                  iv.            DVD Combo

Tender Conditions

       a.  The supplier is required to show i) delivery period, ii) validity period iii) after sales service and iv) warranty period.

       b. 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.

       c. Bids bearing no identification of the bidder in sealed envelopes clearly marked “Bid for the supply and Delivery of WEBSERVER” 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, October 12, 2007.

       d. 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.

       e. Certified copies of current VAT compliance certificate and traders license 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.  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.

        i.  Bids will not be considered unless deposited in the tender box.

        j.  For further clarification bidders are requested to contact the undersigned at telephone 2223 2091 or Mr Refiloe Motjolopane at 2223 2136.

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

Special Note:

All Tenderers are advised that a vendor exclusion policy shall apply where Tenderers are found to be / have been unethical in their dealings with the Central Bank of Lesotho.

 N. Molapo (Mr)

Secretary, Tender Committee