UNDP-AFG - AFGHANISTAN
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Introduction
The following specific data shall complement, supplement or amend the provisions in Section 2: Instructions to Proposers. In case there is a conflict, the provisions herein shall prevail over those in Section 2: Instructions to Proposers.
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Specific Instructions / Requirements |
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Scope |
The reference number of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is UNDP-AFG-00809 The services include the supply of Conduct Hands‑On Training of Trainers (ToT) on Value Chain Quality Improvement and Export Readiness for MSMEs in Afghanistan as further described in Section 5 of this RFP. |
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Eligible proposers |
Proposers from all countries are eligible to participate in this proposal process. |
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Clarification of solicitation documents
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Any request for clarification of solicitation documents must be sent directly I the system through message functionality. ATTENTION: PROPOSALS (OR ANY PART OF IT) SHALL NOT BE SUBMITTED IN THE ABOVE MANNER |
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Deadline for submitting requests for clarifications / questions: 5 days before submission deadline |
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supplemental information to the RFP and responses / clarifications to queries will be posted directly in the system.
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Language |
All proposals, information, documents and correspondence exchanged between UNDP and the proposers in relation to this solicitation process shall be in English. |
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Partial proposals |
Submitting proposals for parts or sub-parts of the TOR is: Not allowed |
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Currencies |
Prices shall be quoted only in the currency indicated in the system. |
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Duties and taxes |
All prices shall: Be exclusive of VAT and other applicable indirect taxes. |
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Proposal validity period |
90 days |
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Proposal security |
Required in the amount of [AFN 360,000.00] or equivalent to [USD 5,600.00] The proposal security will be in the same currency as stipulated in Article 14:(Currencies). Acceptable forms of proposal security ☒Proposal security form template set out in Section 7 ☐Any bank-issued cheque / cashier’s cheque / certified cheque |
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Alternative proposals |
Shall not be considered. |
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Pre-proposal conference |
Will be conducted A Pre-Proposal Conference will be held virtually through MS Teams on {18-May-2026, at 09:30 am, Kabul time GMT +04:30} Teams Meeting Link: Microsoft Teams meeting: Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/323107768481366?p=6Z8tAXPK29CP0NKMFR Meeting ID: 323 107 768 481 366 Passcode: vf9Pd3HJ Join on a video conferencing device Tenant key: <a target="_blank" href="https://procurement-notices.UNDP.org/mailto:teams@UNDP.onpexip.com” rel=”noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer”>teams@UNDP.onpexip.com Video ID: 122 459 607 9 <a href="https://pexip.me/teams/UNDP.onpexip.com/1224596079″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer”>More info For organizers: Meeting options The pre-proposal conference is: ☐ mandatory ☒ not mandatory Minutes of the pre-proposal conference will be disseminated directly in the system. |
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Site inspection |
A site inspection will not be held. |
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Instructions for proposal submission |
Proposals must be submitted directly in the online system. Allowable manner of submitting proposals: The Financial Proposal shall be submitted directly in the system only in the “Commercial section” of the requirements and/or line items/deliverables. Non-compliance with this instruction may result in rejection of the proposal received. § File Format: PDF File § File names must be be clearly indicative of the file content and uploaded in the relevant section as instructed in the system. File names must be in English or in the language specified in this document as the bid language. § All files must be free of viruses and not corrupted. § It is recommended that the entire Proposal be consolidated into as few attachments as possible. § The proposer should receive an email acknowledging receipt of the proposal by the system. |
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Deadline for proposal submission |
Deadline for proposal submission is indicated in the portal. In case of discrepancies between the deadline in the system and deadline indicated elsewhere, the one in the system prevails. |
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Proposal Opening |
Public proposal opening will NOT be held |
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Evaluation of technical and financial proposals |
Evaluation will be based on: ☐ Lowest price method (selects the lowest evaluated financial proposal of the technically responsive Proposers) ☒ Combined scoring method using a distribution of Choose an item. Technical proposal – financial proposal ☐ Other Click or tap here to enter text. The maximum number of technical points is detailed in Section 4: Evaluation Criteria To be substantially compliant, Proposers must obtain a minimum threshold of 70% of maximum points from technical evaluation. |
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Right to vary requirement at time of award |
The maximum percentage by which quantities may be increased is 25% The maximum percentage by which quantities may be decreased is 25% |
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Contract award to one or more proposer |
UNDP will award a contract to: One Bidder Only
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Type of contract to be awarded |
Contract for Professional Services, Purchase Order http://www.UNDP.org/content/UNDP/en/home/procurement/business/how-we-buy.html See Section 6: for sample contract. |
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Expected date for commencement of contract |
15 July 2026 |
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Conditions of contract to apply |
General Terms and Conditions for contracts (goods and/or services) Applicable Terms and Conditions are available at: <a target="_blank" href="https://popp.UNDP.org/UNDP_POPP_DOCUMENT_LIBRARY/PSU_Considerations%20of%20Contracting_UNDP%20GTCs%20for%20Contracts%20″ rel=”noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer”>https://popp.UNDP.org/UNDP_POPP_DOCUMENT_LIBRARY/PSU_Considerations%20of%20Contracting_UNDP%20GTCs%20for%20Contracts%20(Goods%20and-or%20Services)%20-%20May%202023.docx See Section 6. |
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Performance Security |
Not Required |
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Advance payment |
Not Allowed |
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Liquidated damages |
Will be imposed as follows: Percentage of contract price per week of delay: 0.5% up to a maximum of 10% of the Contract value, after which UNDP may terminate the contract. |
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Other information related to the RFP |
Sustainable Procurement Considerations, the project contributes to the following sustainable procurement objectives:
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Documents :
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