Supply and installation of a PET blow molder machine  

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:

1. SOFTE invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the Supply and installation of a PET blow molder machine.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Soroti Fruits Limited reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and is not bound by either the lowest or highest bidder.
8. 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
9. 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