Procurement for the Supply, Installation, and Configuration of Upgrading Data Center Infrastructure for EPS
Source: World Bank — Ethiopia: SME Finance Project
Specific Procurement Notice
Inviation to Bid
Country: Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Name of Project: Small and Medium Enterprises Finance Project
Contract Title: Procurement for the Supply, Installation, and Configuration of Upgrading Data Center Infrastructure for Ethiopost/ EPS
Credit No.: IDA-68640
RFB Reference No.: ET-MOI-455887-GO-RFB
- The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Small and Medium Enterprises Finance Project (SMEFP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Procurement for the Supply, Installation, and Configuration of Upgrading Data Center Infrastructure for Ethiopost/ EPS.
2. The Ethiopian Enterprises Development now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the Supply, Installation, and Configuration of Upgrading Data Center Infrastructure for Ethiopost/ EPS. A margin of preference shall not apply on this tender. The procurement is to be carried out in one lot as indicated below:
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Lot No |
Description of Goods |
Quantity |
Physical unit |
Latest Delivery Period |
Final (Project Site) Destination as specified in BDS |
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LOT 1: - Supply, Installation, and Configuration of Upgrading Data Center Infrastructure for Ethiopost Datacenter (DC) |
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Hardware |
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Network Switch (Core) |
2 |
pcs |
75 Days |
Ethiopost, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
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IT Rack 42 U |
6 |
pcs |
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Floor stand air Conditioner |
2 |
pcs |
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PDU |
12 |
pcs |
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Containment system Access control |
1 |
pcs |
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Cable Tray |
1 |
pcs |
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LCD Video Wall Screen |
4 |
pcs |
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Access Control |
2 |
pcs |
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Ethiopost, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
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Fire Suppression |
1 |
pcs |
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Data Center Maintenance |
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pcs |
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Power Generator 180 KVA |
1 |
pcs |
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Automatic Voltage Regulator |
1 |
pcs |
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Power cable |
1 |
Set |
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HCI |
3 |
node |
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All-in-One PC |
4 |
pcs |
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CCTV Surveillance Camera |
5 |
pcs |
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Wall Mount AC |
2 |
pcs |
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Network Video Recorder |
1 |
pcs |
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Software |
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Network Performance Monitor |
1 |
Pcs |
75 Days |
Ethiopost, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
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Network Traffic Analyzer |
1 |
Pcs |
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DCIM |
2 |
Pcs |
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Windows Server with license |
72 |
Core |
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SQL server with license |
2 |
Core |
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Virtualization Software with license |
20 |
VM |
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Backup software with license |
1 |
Pcs |
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LOT 2: - Supply, Installation, and Configuration of Upgrading Data Center Infrastructure for Ethiopost Disaster Recover Center (DRC) |
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Hardware |
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Lot 2 |
Network Switch (Core) |
2 |
pcs |
75 Days 75 Days |
Ethiopost, Adama, Ethiopia |
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IT Rack 42 U |
4 |
pcs |
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Floor stand air Conditioner |
2 |
pcs |
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PDU |
8 |
pcs |
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Containment system Access control |
1 |
pcs |
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Cable Tray |
1 |
pcs |
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LCD Video Wall Screen |
1 |
pcs |
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Access Control |
1 |
pcs |
Ethiopost, Adama, Ethiopia |
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Fire Suppression |
1 |
pcs |
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Data Center Maintenance |
|
pcs |
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|
|
Power Generator 180 KVA |
1 |
pcs |
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|
Automatic Voltage Regulator |
1 |
pcs |
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|
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Power cable |
1 |
Set |
||
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HCI |
3 |
node |
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All-in-One PC |
1 |
pcs |
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CCTV Surveillance Camera |
2 |
pcs |
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Wall Mount AC |
1 |
pcs |
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Network Video Recorder |
1 |
pcs |
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Software |
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DCIM |
1 |
Pcs |
Ethiopost, Adama, Ethiopia |
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Windows Server with license |
72 |
Core |
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SQL server with license |
2 |
Core |
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Virtualization Software with license |
20 |
VM |
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Backup software with license |
1 |
Pcs |
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Bidders are required to meet the following criteria: -
LOT 1: - Supply, Installation, and Configuration of Upgrading Data Center Infrastructure for Ethiopost Datacenter (DC)
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Item/ No. |
Qualification Criteria |
Minimum Requirement |
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1 |
Average Annual Turnover for the Last Five Years |
USD 1.5 Million or equivalent |
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2 |
Specific Project Experience
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Participation as a prime supplier, management contractor, JV member, sub-contractor, in at least two (2) contracts within the last five (5) years, each with a value of at least USD 0.7 Million, that have been successfully and substantially completed and have similar in nature and complexity to the Good and Related Services under the subject Contract. For a joint venture, this requirement may be met by all members combined. |
LOT 2: - Supply, Installation, and Configuration of Upgrading Data Center Infrastructure for Ethiopost Disaster Recover Center (DRC)
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Item/ No. |
Qualification Criteria |
Minimum Requirement |
|
1 |
Average Annual Turnover for the Last Five Years |
USD 1.00 Million or equivalent |
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2 |
Specific Project Experience
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Participation as a prime supplier, management contractor, JV member, sub-contractor, in at least two (2) contracts within the last five (5) years, each with a value of at least USD 0.5 Million, that have been successfully and substantially completed and have similar in nature and complexity to the Good and Related Services under the subject Contract. For a joint venture, this requirement may be met by all members combined. |
The Purchaser’s evaluation of responsive Bids for each lot will take into account the following technical factors, in addition to cost factors.
LOT 1: - Supply, Installation, and Configuration of Upgrading Data Center Infrastructure for Ethiopost Datacenter (DC)
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Technical Factor |
Weight in Percentage (100%) |
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Performance / Functionality Features |
90% |
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5% |
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40% |
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30% |
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15% |
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Key Staff Qualification (Proposed Manpower) |
6% |
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After Sales Services |
4% |
LOT 2: - Supply, Installation, and Configuration of Upgrading Data Center Infrastructure for Ethiopost Disaster Recover Center (DRC)
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Technical Factor |
Weight in Percentage (100%) |
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Performance / Functionality Features |
90% |
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5% |
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40% |
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30% |
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15% |
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Key Staff Qualification (Proposed Manpower) |
6% |
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After Sales Services |
4% |
The weight to be assigned for the technical factors is 30% and cost is 70%.
3. Bidding will be conducted through international competitive procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”) and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations.
4. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from FDRE Ethiopian Enterprise Development and inspect the bidding document during office hours from 9:00AM to 12:30PM and 2:00PM to 5:00PM local time Monday through Friday at the address given below.
5. The bidding document in English may be purchased by interested eligible Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of USD 20 or ETB 2000. The method of payment will be in cash or direct deposit to EED’s account in the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Senga Tera Branch, and Account No. 1000170639662, Swift Code - CBETETAA. The document will be sent by airmail for overseas delivery and surface mail or courier for local delivery.
6. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before January 31, 2025 at 2:30 P.M. Electronic Bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. The outer Bid envelopes marked “Original Bid”, and the inner envelopes marked “Technical Part” will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend, at the address below on January 31, 2025 at 2:30 P.M. All envelopes marked “Second Envelope: Financial Part” shall remain unopened and will be held in safe custody of the Purchaser until the second public opening.
7. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security for Lot- I, USD 6,000.00 and for Lot- II USD 4,000.00 or equivalent.
8. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document.
9. The address (es) referred to above is (are):
Ethiopian Enterprises Development (EED)
Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Finance Project,
Attention: W/ro Yemenzwork Girefie
P.O. Box 1463 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Street Address: Mozambique Street (On the Road from Mexico to Bulgaria Mazoria), Roma Building, 4th Floor, Located Next to Total Energies on the Road before the Bulgaria Mazoria Traffic Light
Telephone Number: +251-115-51-11-22/ +25-115-58-50-55
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
E-mail address: smefp2023@gmail.com
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