Procurement of Internet Equipment, Installation and Subscription

Invitation for Bid - PROCUREMENT OF INTERNET EQUIPMENT, INSTALLATION AND SUBSCRIPTION – REF NO: MAFS/SPCU/SSLRP/2026/3.2.4.1 Tenders & Other Advertisments SPCU.MAFS (Single Project Coordination Unit) October 29, 2026, 9:35am 1 Ref: SSLRP FY2026-2027 - R-IFB-Dossier_NCBv1_v5_IFB-SPN Letter.docx (56.0 KB) PROCUREMENT OF INTERNET EQUIPMENT, INSTALLATION AND SUBSCRIPTION – REF NO: MAFS/SPCU/SSLRP/2026/3.2.4.1 1. The Government of South Sudan has received financing from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) towards the cost of South Sudan Livelihood and Resilience Project (SSLRP) and intends to apply a part of the proceeds of the financing to this purchase. The use of any/this IFAD financing shall be subject to IFAD’s approval, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the financing agreement, as well as IFAD’s rules, policies and procedures. IFAD and its officials, agents and employees shall be held harmless from and against all suits, proceedings, claims, demands, losses and liability of any kind or nature brought by any party in connection with South Sudan Livelihood and Resilience Project (SSLRP). 2. The overall goal of the South Sudan Livelihood and Resilience Project (SSLRP) is to ‘contribute to improved and resilient livelihoods among the targeted rural communities. The project development goal is to empower communities to participate in decision-making processes that will recover agriculture livelihoods, build household resilience and promote stability. 3. The purchaser now invites sealed bids from eligible entities (bidders) for the supply and provision of Internet Equipment, Installation and Subscription at the field project’s areas of Juba, Awerial, Jur River, Wau, Torit, Terekeke, Bor, Magwi and Kajokeji. More details on these goods and related services are provided in the schedule of requirements in the bidding document. 4. This IFB is open to all eligible bidders who wish to respond. Subject to restrictions noted in the bidding document, eligible entities may associate with other bidders to enhance their capacity to successfully carry out the procurement. 5. Bidding will be conducted using the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) method, the evaluation procedure for which is described in this bidding document, in accordance with the IFAD Procurement Handbook which is provided at www.ifad.org/project-procurement. The NCB process, as described, will include a review and verification of qualifications and past performance, including a reference check, prior to the contract award. 6. Please note that a pre-bid conference will not be held as described in the bid data sheet (BDS), Section III of the bidding document. 7. Bidding documents can be obtained by sending an e-mail or letter, giving full contact details of the bidder, to the following point of contact. This will ensure that the bidders receive updates regarding this bidding document. Single Project Coordination Unit (SPCU) - Ministry of Agriculture & Food Security (MAFS), Juba, Republic of South Sudan Attention: Dr. Erneo Balasio Peter Tombe Email: [email protected] 8. Bids must be delivered to the address and in the manner specified in the bid data sheet – instructions to bidders 23.2, no later than 3:00 pm Juba Time November 29, 2026. 9. Bidders shall be aware that late bids will not be accepted under any circumstance and will be returned unopened at the written request and cost of the bidder. All bids must be accompanied by a bid-securing declaration in the manner specified in the bid data sheet. 10. Please note that electronic bids shall not be accepted.