The Maldives National University
Maldives
Invitation to Submit Proposal to Procure

The Postgraduate Research Centre of The Maldives National University is looking for vendors to supply equipment for an air pollution monitoring project that is being undertaken by the Centre in collaboration with the Maldives Climate Observatory, Hanimaadhoo. This research project is being undertaken with funding from the University Research Grant. The technical requirements of the equipment, the proposal submission process, the vendor selection criteria and timelines are outlined below.

Equipment and Specifications

This invitation for proposals is to provide the following equipment.

  • 2 High volume air samplers
  • 2 Automatic weather stations
  • 1 Desiccator
  • 1 Analytical balance

The technical specifications of the equipment are provided in Annex 1. Please fill the column Proponent’s specifications and submit with the proposal.

Proposal Submission and Evaluation

A thorough and methodical evaluation of competing vendors will be carried out. All potential vendors should provide the following documents for evaluation

  1. A detailed volume covering all matters related to pricing, discounts, warranties, commercial incentives, or other offers of a commercial nature or that may be considered proprietary
  2. Completed proponent’s technical specifications as in Annex 1.
  3. Booklets, brochures, leaflets or other materials which give information on the equipment and shows that they meet the technical specifications
  4. A profile of the vendor

All submissions must be made in electronic format (pdf) and/or hard copy to the following address before 3.00 pm on 26th February 2015. Proponents can clarify or seek further information through email till 19th February 2015.

The Postgraduate Research Centre

The Maldives National University

Central Administration

Rah’dhebai Higun

Male’, Maldives

Email: [email protected]

Criteria for Evaluation of Proposals

The submitted proposals will be based on the following criteria.

Criteria

Weightage

Proposed Pricing

30%

Meets technical requirements

45%

Delivery timeframe

20%

Vendor experience and profile

5%

 

Process Timeline

Key planned dates for this process are shown below for planning purposes. If there are any changes to these dates we will give as much notice as possible.

Date

Description

29th January 2015

Invitation to bid announced

Till 19th February 2015

Clarification period

 

26th February 2015

Submission of Proposal

3 weeks from submission of proposal

Evaluation Period

19th March 2015

Vendors notification

 

Annex 1: Technical Specifications of Equipment

Please fill the column ‘Proponent’s Specification’ and submit along with the proposal.

Amount

Equipment

Required Technical Specification

Proponent’s Specification

2

High-Volume Air Sampler

-   Mass flow control or volumetric flow control system options

-   Inlet should be available for PM-2.5, PM-10, or TSP particulate measurements

-   High speed motor for continuous sampling (at least for 24 hours or 48 hours)

-   Preferred: All-weather, outdoor shelter constructed of anodized aluminium

-   Filter materials: high-purity glass fiber, pure quartz or cellulose or whatman

 

1

Desiccator

-   Vacuum glass desiccator

-   Stopcock With PTFE Spindle, And Porcelain Plate

-   Material: silica gel 3-5 kg

 

1

Analytical Balance

-   Weighing capacity 520g

-   Readability 0.01 mg

-   Digital scale

 

2

Automatic Weather Station

-   Sensor parameters: barometric pressure, humidity, precipitation, temperature, and wind speed and direction

-   Data interface: SDI-12, RS-232, RS-485, RS-422, USB connection

-   Data Logger: Sensor compatible data logger which support up to 12 digital channels, GPRS support, SDI 12 interface, RS 232, RS 485

-   Enclosure materials: acid-proof steel (AISI316), painted white

-   Enclosure size: 600 (H) x 500 (W) x 200 (D) mm

-   Mast: Tiltable 2/3/10 m pole mast, 10 m mast with sensors 150 … 200 kg

-   Powering: 12 … 24 VDC recommended (30 VDC max)

-   Solar panel: 30W/2 x 30 W

-   Internal battery: up to 52 Ah/12 V

-   Battery regulator: charge/recharge control, temperature compensation, deep discharge protection

 

29 January 2015
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