INVITATION TO BID UNDER OPEN DOMESTIC BIDDING Soroti Fruits Limited (SOFTE) a subsidiary of Uganda Development…
INVITATION TO BID UNDER OPEN DOMESTIC BIDDING
Soroti Fruits Limited (SOFTE) a subsidiary of Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) is a Government Development Initiative which adds value to the locally grown orange and mango fruits which are used in the production of Teju Ready to Drink Juices, Teju Orange Concentrates and Teju Mango Pulp.
| NO | Description of procurement requirement | Procurement reference Number | Bid security | Bid Fees |
| 1 | Supply and installation of a PET blow molder machine | SOFTE / SUPLS/2024-2025/00073 | 6,000,000 | 100,000 |
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
- SOFTE invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the Supply and installation of a PET blow molder machine.
- Bidding will be conducted in accordance with the Open Domestic Bidding (ODB) method contained in the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act, 2003.
- Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information and inspect the bidding documents at the address given below during office hours from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- The Bidding documents in English may be purchased by interested bidders on submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee as above.
- The method of payment will be either by cash or deposit in the bank account (contact the address above for bank account details) and obtain receipt/proof of payment. The bidding document may thereafter be collected from the Head Procurement and Disposal Unit (PDU), upon presentation of the receipt.
- Applications should be submitted in sealed envelopes and clearly addressed to the Head of Procurement and Disposal Unit, Soroti Fruits Limited. P.O. Box 154, Soroti.
- Soroti Fruits Limited reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and is not bound by either the lowest or highest bidder.
- Bidders should note the following:
- Documents may be inspected at: Procurement and Disposal Unit
- Documents will be issued from: Procurement and Disposal Unit
- Bids must be delivered to: The head Procurement and disposal unit
- Address of bid opening: Soroti Fruits Ltd, Board room
- The Planned Procurement Schedule (subject to changes) is as follows:
| Activity | Date |
| (a) Publish bid notice | 3rd October 2024 |
| (b) Site visits | 7th – 25th October 9:00 am to 5:00 Pm |
| (c) Bid closing date | 31st October 2024 10:00 am |
| (d) Bid opening date | 31st October 2024 10:30 am |
| (e) Evaluation process | 1st – 4th November 2024 |
| (f) Display and communication of best
evaluated bidder notice |
6th – 19th November , 2024. |
| (g) Contract signature | (After expiry of at least 10 working days from display of the best evaluated bidder notice and
where applicable the Attorney General’s approval |
| Activity | Date |
| approval). |
Ekomu Julius Martin
Chief Executive Officer