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RFP for Hands‑On ToT on Value Chain and Export Readiness -MSMEs in Afghanistan
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Contact: Procurement Unit -procurement.af@undp.org
This specific tender is managed via the new supplier portal system of UNDP Quantum. If you are interested in submitting a bid for this tender, you must subscribe following the instructions in the user guide. If you have not registered a profile with this system, you can do so by following the link for Supplier Registration.
If you already have a supplier profile, please access the negotiation using [quicklink](view_negotiation_dlink.cfm?nego_id=45347) or please login to the Supplier Portal, then search for the negotiation using the reference number UNDP-AFG-00809, following the instructions in the user guide.
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.
Ref. Article in Section 2
Specific Instructions / Requirements
1.
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.
2.
Eligible proposers
Proposers from all countries are eligible to participate in this proposal process.
3.
Clarification of solicitation documents
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
Deadline for submitting requests for clarifications / questions:
5 days before submission deadline
supplemental information to the RFP and responses / clarifications to queries will be posted directly in the system.
4.
Language
All proposals, information, documents and correspondence exchanged between UNDP and the proposers in relation to this solicitation process shall be in English.
5.
Partial proposals
Submitting proposals for parts or sub-parts of the TOR is:
Not allowed
6.
Currencies
Prices shall be quoted only in the currency indicated in the system.
7.
Duties and taxes
All prices shall:
Be exclusive of VAT and other applicable indirect taxes.
8.
Proposal validity period
90 days
9.
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
10.
Alternative proposals
Shall not be considered.
11.
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
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Tenant key: [teams@undp.onpexip.com](mailto:teams@undp.onpexip.com)
Video ID: 122 459 607 9
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The pre-proposal conference is:
☐ mandatory
☒ not mandatory
Minutes of the pre-proposal conference will be disseminated directly in the system.
12.
Site inspection
A site inspection will not be held.
13.
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.
14.
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.
15.
Proposal Opening
Public proposal opening will NOT be held
16.
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.
17.
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%
18.
Contract award to one or more proposer
UNDP will award a contract to:
One Bidder Only
19.
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.
20.
Expected date for commencement of contract
15 July 2026
21.
Conditions of contract to apply
General Terms and Conditions for contracts (goods and/or services) Applicable Terms and Conditions are available at: 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.
22.
Performance Security
Not Required
23..
Advance payment
Not Allowed
24.
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.
25.
Other information related to the RFP
Sustainable Procurement Considerations, the project contributes to the following sustainable procurement objectives:
Area of Measurement
First Level Indicator
Second Level Indicator
Social Should comply
Gender issues
Requirement of bidders to demonstrate commitment to integrate gender mainstreaming in the project's approach and personnel structure;
Economic should comply
Local communities and SMEs
Other
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