REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ)
RFQ-TKM-009-2016
NAME & ADDRESS OF
COMPANY:
DATE: 1 August, 2016
REFERENCE: Procurement of Research Equipment
Dear Sir / Madam:
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan kindly requests you to submit your
Quotation for participating in the tender for procurement of research equipment within the framework of
implementation of project “Addressing climate change risks to the farming system in Turkmenistan at national
and local levels”. When preparing your quotation, please be guided by the form attached hereto as Annex 2.
Quotations may be submitted no later than COB, 18:00, August 12, 2016 via:
 E.mail
 Facsimile
 the UN registry in a sealed envelope marked «RFQ-TKM-009-2016» at the following address:
United Nations Development Programme
Turkmenistan, Ashgabat, UN Building 40, 1995 (Galkynysh) street;
E-mail: [email protected]
Fax no: (+99312) 425317/425388
Quotations submitted by email must be limited to a maximum of 10 MB, virus-free and no more than 1
(one) email transmissions. They must be free from any form of virus or corrupted contents, or the quotations
shall be rejected.
It shall remain your responsibility to ensure that your quotation will reach the address above on or before
the deadline. Quotations that are received by UNDP after the deadline indicated above, for whatever reason,
shall not be considered for evaluation. If you are submitting your quotation by email, kindly ensure that they
are signed and in the .pdf format, and free from any virus or corrupted files.
Please take note of the following requirements and conditions pertaining to the present tender:
Delivery Terms
[INCOTERMS 2010]
Prices must be indicated on the delivery terms of DAP (Delivered at the
destination) in accordance with INCOTERMS 2010.
Location: City Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
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Customs clearance1, if needed,
shall be done by:
UNDP in Turkmenistan
The Vendor must indicate the following information on all
transportation documents:
-----------------------------CONSIGNEE:
UNDP in Turkmenistan,
Address: UN Building 40, Street 1995 (Galkynysh),
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Telephone: +99312-425250, ext. 243
CARGO TYPE: DIPLOMATIC CARGO
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Exact Address/es of Delivery
Location/s (identify all, if
multiple)
UN Building 40, Street 1995 (Galkynysh), Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Latest Expected Date and Time
for Supply and Installation of
equipment (if the date of
completion of works exceeds as
indicated, the quote may be
rejected by UNDP)
Packing Requirements
The Supplier warrants that the goods, including packaging, conform to the
specifications for the goods ordered under this Purchase Order and are fit
for the purposes for which such goods are ordinarily used and for purposes
expressly made known to the Supplier by UNDP, and are free from defects
in workmanship and materials. The Supplier also warrants that the goods
are contained or packaged adequately to protect the goods.
Mode of Transport
 AIR
Requirements to the equipment
 All supplied equipment should be brand new
 In US Dollars.
 In local currency (Turkmen Manat) - for local companies
Preferred currency used in the
quotation
Value Added Tax on Price
Quotation
After-sales services required
Deadline for the Submission of
Quotation
All documentations, including
catalogs, instructions and
operating manuals, shall be in
this language
Documents to be submitted:
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 35 days from the date of signing Contract. Earlier delivery is
welcomed.
 Must be exclusive of VAT and other applicable indirect taxes
 Warranty: The warranty shall be valid 12 months
No later than COB (18:00), August 12, 2016
 Russian
or
 English
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE
OFFER:
A) Commercial part:
 Correctly completed form in accordance with the specimen
provided in Appendix 2, and according to the list of requirements
in Appendix 1;
 Photos of each offered item should be included into the
Quotation. Photos should be accompanied with technical
description sheets by providing item specification. Vendor must
indicate clearly each part / model of the offered items, as
ordinary maintenance manuals may be generic.
 Quality Certificate (for example, ISO, etc.) and/ or other similar
Must be linked to INCO Terms chosen.
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documents, confirming conformation of the offered item with the
international standards or with national quality standards.
Information on past experience on similar supply.
Contact details for at least 3 companies/partners for reference
checking – name, E-mail and phone number.
Copies of registration documents, valid licenses, patents and
other documents permitting the Bidder to perform the supply of
the required equipment.
After-sales service: The Supplier shall provide a list of the
local service organizations (including addresses, phone
numbers and names of contact persons) constituted to handle
further requests from UNDP or its clients for technical
assistance, maintenance, service, repairs and overhaul of the
goods.
Failure to provide the above information may result in rejection of your
proposal. Vendors must adhere to the order of these documents and
follow it in the course of preparation of the response to this request.
Period of Validity of Quotes
starting the Submission Date
 60 days
In exceptional circumstances, UNDP may request the Vendor to
extend the validity of the Quotation beyond what has been initially
indicated in this RFQ. The Proposal shall then confirm the extension
in writing, without any modification whatsoever on the Quotation.
Partial Quotes
 Not permitted
Payment Terms
 100% upon complete delivery of equipment and installation
works
Liquidated Damages
If the contractor fails to supply the specified goods or to complete the
work within the period (s) stipulated in the Contract, UNDP, without
prejudice to its other funds under the contract, can deduct from payments
due to the Contractor, as liquidated damages, a sum equivalent to 0.01%
of the contract total value for each delayed calendar day. Once the delay
reaches the maximum limit - 10% of the contract value, UNDP may
consider termination of the contract.
Evaluation Criteria
 Technical responsiveness / Full compliance to requirements and
lowest price
 Full acceptance of the PO / Contract General Terms and
Conditions with regard to supply and installation works
UNDP will award to:
 One contractor, depending on the following factors:
- Full compliance with the technical requirements and the
minimum price;
- A complete package of required documents;
Type of Contract to be Signed
 Purchase Order
Special conditions of Contract
 Cancellation of PO / Contract if the completion of construction
is delayed by more than 30 days from the date of signing the
Purchase Order.
Conditions for Release of
Payment
Payment shall be effected only after the following steps are completed:
CONTRACTOR shall submit:
 Invoice (must be in original if the Vendor is a local Company or
an Entrepreneur registered in Turkmenistan);
UNDP shall be responsible for:
 Singing the written Act of Acceptance based on full compliance
of the goods with the requirements of the RFQ.
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Annexes to this RFQ
Contact Person for Inquiries
(Written inquiries only)
 Specifications of equipment and description of works (Annex
1)
 Form for Submission of Quotation (Annex 2)
 General Terms and Conditions / Special Conditions (Annex 3).
Non-acceptance of the terms of the General Terms and Conditions shall
be a ground for disqualification from this procurement process.
Aygul Atabayeva,
Procurement Associate,
UNDP in Turkmenistan.
[email protected]
Building 40, Street 1995Ashgabat
Any delay in submitting the quotation to UNDP shall not be used as a
reason for extending the deadline for submission, unless UNDP
determines that such an extension is necessary and communicates a new
deadline to the Proposers.
After UNDP has identified the lowest price offer, UNDP reserves the right to award the contract based
only on the prices of the goods in the event that the transportation cost (freight and insurance) is found to be
higher than UNDP's own estimated cost if sourced from its own freight forwarder and insurance provider.
At any time during the validity of the quotation, no price variation due to escalation, inflation,
fluctuation in exchange rates, or any other market factors shall be accepted by UNDP after it has received the
quotation. At the time of award of Contract or Purchase Order for supply and installation works, UNDP
reserves the right to vary (increase or decrease) the quantity of services and / or goods, by up to a maximum
twenty five per cent (25%) of the total offer, without any change in the unit price or other terms and conditions.
Any Purchase Order for construction that will be issued as a result of this RFQ shall be subject to the
General Terms and Conditions attached hereto. The mere act of submission of a quotation implies that the
vendor accepts without question the General Terms and Conditions of UNDP herein attached as Annex 3.
UNDP is not bound to accept any quotation, nor award a contract / Purchase Order for supply and
installation of equipment, nor be responsible for any costs associated with a Supplier's preparation and
submission of a quotation, regardless of the outcome or the manner of conducting the selection process.
Please be advised that UNDP's vendor protest procedure is intended to afford an opportunity to appeal
for persons or firms not awarded a purchase order for supply and installation of equipment or contract in a
competitive procurement process. In the event that you believe you have not been fairly treated, you can find
detailed information about vendor protest procedures in the following link:
http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/operations/procurement/protestandsanctions/
UNDP encourages every prospective Vendor to avoid and prevent conflicts of interest, by disclosing
to UNDP if you, or any of your affiliates or personnel, were involved in the preparation of the requirements,
design, specifications, cost estimates, and other information used in this RFQ.
UNDP implements a zero tolerance on fraud and other proscribed practices, and is committed to
identifying and addressing all such acts and practices against UNDP, as well as third parties involved in
UNDP activities. UNDP expects its suppliers to adhere to the UN Supplier Code of Conduct found in this
link: http://www.un.org/depts/ptd/pdf/conduct_english.pdf.Thank you and we look forward to receiving
your quotation.
Sincerely yours,
Aygul Atabayeva
Procurement Associate
August 1, 2016
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Annex 1
Specifications for Research Equipment
(Below given models are provided for information, only. Offered items can be same, similar or better
quality but different models and brands are acceptable)
Equipment
Quantity
Site Sakarchaga
1
Automatic solar powered weather station
3
2
Data logger (CTD diver) for pressure, temperature and conductivity
measurements
1
3
Data logger (Baro-diver) for atmospheric pressure and temperature
measurements
1
4
Manual auger set 60 mm
1
5
Watermark Wireless Soil Moisture Manager with 6 Sensor Pairs & 1
Expansion Board
1
6
Irrometer, 200SS-15 Model 200SS Watermark Soil Moisture Sensor with 15'
Wire
12
7
Decagon 5TE Soil Moisture Sensor. Soil moisture, temperature, and electrical
conductivity
3
8
Metos®NPK soil macro-nutrients analyser
1
9
EC probe for conductivity measurements
1
10
Thomson weir for controlling water in the furrows
20
11
Furrow irrigation hose, 50 m set
1
12
Non- rechargeable siphons
40
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LaMotte pH, Salinity, TDS, Conductivity, & Temperature TRACER
1
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EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Installed - Sakarchaga site
1.Equipment: Automatic solar powered climate station
Quantity: 3 unit
Specifications
This instrumentation should be solar powered.
A standard 8 channel automatic meteostation for measuring, recording and processing of the standard
parameters: wind speed and wind direction, global radiation, air temperature, air humidity and precipitation.
The station constructed around a foldable mast which can be taken apart, allowing for mobile applications of
the station.
The data logger with built-in air temperature and relative air humidity sensor should have 8 input channels and
a memory in excess of at least 3000 measurements per channel. The measuring interval set anywhere between
10 seconds and 12 hours.
With the menu controlled software every single channel and sensor should be configured.
The station equipped, standard with the following sensors:
• Wind speed sensor, measuring range 0.25 - 75 m/sec, accuracy 1%.
• Wind direction sensor for wind speeds between 0.6 - 75 m/sec, accuracy +/- 2° at wind speeds over 5 m/sec.
• Radiation sensor with a measuring range of 530 - 1100 nm and an accuracy of 5%.
• Built-in air temperature- and relative air humidity sensor, measuring range air temperature between -20 °C
and +70 °C; measuring range relative air humidity 0 to 100%; accuracy better than 2%.
• Rain gauge of UV-resistant plastic, aerodynamic design with tipping bucket, resolution of 0.2 mm
precipitation, surface over 500 cm2.
The complete set should be supplied inclusive software, tools and extensive documentation for installation and
maintenance.
The set should include a GP2 data logger and a GPRS modem able to connect the data logger with a computer
via a public telephone network (GPRS modem supplied with 2 meteo stations only).
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2.Equipment: Data logger ( CTD diver) for pressure, temperature and conductivity measurements.
Quantity -1
Specifications
The data logger (CTD diver) housed in a cylindrical casing with a suspension eye at the top. The suspension
eye can be unscrewed and designed to install the Diver into the monitoring well and protect the optical
connector. The electronics, sensors and battery installed maintenance-free into the casing.
Water columns of measuring
Battery life time
Data storage capacity
Diameter (D)
Maximum measuring depth
Maximum operating temperature
Measured parameters
Measuring range
Minimum operating temperature
Number of channels
Power supply
Product material
Programming possibility
Registration type
Rod or Cable length
Water tight connection:
Weight
50 m
8 - 10 years
48000
D 22
10 m
80 °
conductivity, temperature and pressure
10 m
-20 °
3
battery
ceramic, other material
Yes
digital
< 300 m
yes
100 gr
The supply should include the standard CTD Diver calibration liquid. The Diver Data Cable (DDC) min 5 m.
and the field instrument (e+CONTROL) for setting up and reading out sensors should be supplied in addition
with this item.
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3.Equipment: Data logger (Baro-diver) for atmospheric pressure and temperature measurements.
Quantity - 1
Specifications
This data logger (baro-diver) has to measure atmospheric pressure and to be used to compensate for the
variations in atmospheric pressure measured by the other Divers. This Diver can also be used for measuring
shallow water levels up to 1 meter.
The data logger housed in a cylindrical casing with a suspension eye at the top. The suspension eye can be
unscrewed and designed to install the Diver into the monitoring well and protect the optical connector. The
electronics, sensors and battery installed maintenance-free into the casing.
Water columns of measuring
Battery life time
Data storage capacity
Diameter (D)
Maximum measuring depth
Maximum operating temperature
Measured parameters
Measuring range
Minimum operating temperature
Number of channels
Power supply
Product material
Programming possibility
Registration type
Rod or Cable length
Water tight connection:
Weight (maximum)
150 m
8 - 10 years
24000
D 22
80 °
temperature and atmospheric pressure
10 m
-20 °
2
battery
ceramic, other material
Yes
digital
< 300 m
yes
100 gr
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4.Equipment: Manual auger set 60 mm
Quantity: 1 set
Specifications
Hand-operated equipment can be applied for soil research up to a depth of 5 meters. The gouge augers have a
mutual quality, they are to be all fitted with an almost half cylindrical operational part with parallel cutting
edges running vertically.
There should be a selection of the most suitable diameter between 20 and 60 mm depending on the composition
and the structure of the soil and on the purpose of the research. The bi-partite gouge augers to be able to be
extended by coupling an extension rod. In this way samplings can be carried out in a very short time and
greater depths can be reached.
The bi-partite gouge auger set should be a standard set for sampling in more or less soft soils to a depth of 5
metres. The set should have a bayonet connection and contains gouge augers with various lengths and
diameters, an auger, extension accessories, push-/pull handle and a strong carrying bag for transport in the
field.
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5.Equipment: Watermark Wireless Soil Moisture Manager with 6 Sensor Pairs & 1 Expansion Board
Quantity – 1 set
Specifications
The irrigation system will divide the irrigated area into (up to 8) moisture control areas (Hydro zones) based
on similar water requirements, controlling the (up to 48) irrigation valves operated by the controller so
irrigation will only occur when soil moisture is sufficiently depleted. Each Hydro zone’s moisture status is
independently adjustable. Each Hydro zone will contain two (2) Watermark Soil Moisture Sensors placed in
the active root zone of the plant material being monitored in the last irrigation zone to run for that Hydro zone.
Watermark Sensor locations will have two (2) wires (AWG-UF #18 or larger) which run from the sensor
location to the field radio transmitter that will wirelessly send data to a receiver radio connected to the
WATERMARK Soil Moisture control panel. All wire connections will be waterproof. All radio
communication must be line of sight and unobstructed, providing adequate signal quality to the receiver. All
installation and wiring will be in accordance with the Watermark Soil Moisture Control System installation
instructions, which are supplied from the manufacturer. A copy of these instructions will be included in the
master operations and maintenance manual turned over to the maintenance contractor or the owner at the
completion of construction and acceptance of the system. This Watermark Wireless Multiple Hydro zone
System (W-MHS) will be supplied from the manufacturer as a Factory Wired and Mounted assembly, installed
in a rainproof stainless steel locking enclosure measuring 9.5'' x 12.25'' x 5'' with a deadfront door for access
to all wiring connections. It shall include 2.4 GHz radios for sensor data transmission, that are self powered
with integral solar panels and super capacitors. The soil moisture manager shall be the model #W-MHS
Wireless WATERMARK Multiple Hydro zone System as manufactured by the IRROMETER Company, Inc.
of Riverside, California.
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6.Equipment: Model 200SS Watermark Soil Moisture Sensor with 15' Wire
Quantity: 12
Specifications
The soil moisture measurement device, or sensor, shall represent soil moisture status in units of soil water
tension or matric potential, registering in centibars (cb) or kilopascals (kPa) when read with a compatible
reading device. Its construction shall be of the Granular Matrix Sensor (GMS) type and require no on-site
calibration or routine maintenance. It shall be durable, long-lasting, not subject to dissolving in a wet soil
environment with an outer surface of stainless steel and ABS plastic. It shall be the Watermark sensor as
manufactured by the Irrometer Company, Inc. of Riverside, California.
The compatible AC or DC or other reading device should be supplied with this item.
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7.Equipment: Decagon 5TE Soil Moisture Sensor. Soil moisture, temperature, and electrical conductivity
Quantity: 3
Specifications
Apparent Dielectric Permittivity (εa): ± 1 εa (unitless) from 1 - 40 (soil
range), ± 15% from 40 - 80
Soil Volumetric Water Content (VWC): Using Topp equation: ± 0.03
m3/m3 (± 3% VWC) typical in mineral soils that have solution
ACCURACY
electrical conductivity < 10 dS/m; using medium specific calibration, ±
0.01 - 0.02 m3/m3 (± 1 - 2% VWC) in any porous medium
Electrical Conductivity (EC): ± 10% from 0 to 7 dS/m, user calibration
required above 7 dS/m
Temperature: ± 1°C
εa: 0.1 εa (unitless) from 1 - 20, < 0.75 εa (unitless) from 20 - 80
VWC: 0.0008 m3/m3 (0.08% VWC) from 0 to 50% VWC
RESOLUTION
EC: 0.01 dS/m from 0 to 7 dS/m, 0.05 dS/m from 7 to 23.1 dS/m
Temperature: 0.1 °C
εa: 1 (air) to 80 (water)
EC: 0 - 23 dS/m (bulk)
RANGE
Temperature: -40 - 60°C*
*Sensors can be used at higher temperatures under some conditions.
MEASUREMENT TIME 150 ms
VWC: Frequency domain
SENSOR TYPE
EC: Two probe design
Temperature: Thermistor
OUTPUT
RS232 (TTL), or SDI-12
OPERATING
40° to 60°C*
ENVIRONMENT
*Sensors to be used at higher temperatures under some conditions.
POWER
3.6 - 15 VDC, 0.3 mA quiescent, 10 mA during 150 ms measurement
REQUIREMENTS
Sensors come standard with 5 m cable. Custom cable lengths available.
CABLE LENGTH
Maximum cable length of 75 m.
CABLE CONNECTOR
3.5 mm "stereo" plug, or stripped and tinned lead wires (3)
TYPES
SENSOR DIMENSIONS 10 cm x 3.2 cm x 0.7 cm
DATA LOGGER
Decagon Em50 Series data logger should be supplied with this item
WARRANTY
One year, parts and labor
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8.Equipment: Metos®NPK soil macro-nutrients analyser.
Quantity: 1
Specifications
Crop macro−nutrient needs are easily satisfied with pre−drilling or post−emergence fertilization. Adequate
fertilization should not be based on empirical evaluation; plant needs are dependent on the presence of
chemical elements in soil. Fertilizers cost money as well as the cost of distribution in the field. The risk is to
over−fertilization without any needs from the crop and with the risk to damage the environment. Measuring
nutrient level in the soil is the answer. A laboratory measurement gives the highest precision but takes time
before results are delivered and is expensive. Some small field test kits are available but most of them are not
highly precise, too complicated to use or give results only for some nutrient. Metos®NPK is the simple answer
that integrates soil nutrient analysis into a single microchip.
Technical specifications

Minimum sample volume: 0,250 ml

Measurement range: 5−1000 ppm (0,01−0,5 gƒkg)

Resolution: 0,5 ppm (1 mgƒkg)

Accuracy: for measurement of liquid concentrations (ppm): ±10 For measurement of soil
concentrations (mgƒkg): ±15%

Chip life time: 12 hours after braking of the sterile package

Battery capacity: 12 hours measuring time; 3 months standby time

Duration of measurement: 5 minutes
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9.Equipment: EC probe for conductivity measurements
Quantity: 1
Specifications
The standard EC-probe set for soil conductivity measurements consisting of an EC-probe and an earth
resistivity meter. Used to measure electric resistivity of the soil, which is an indicator of soil salinity. The ECprobe can be operated at a depth of up to 110 cm.
The earth resistivity meter to be applied to determine the electrical conductivity of the soil to a depth of 110
cm. Its operational depth should allow salt content measurements in rooted soil, below furrows, or in separate
soil layers.
The EC-probe consists of a stainless steel rod with a probe a revolving upper part with a detachable handle.
The probe measures 20 cm. Its diameter increases from 30 mm at the top to 28 mm at its base.
The probe contains electrodes. The probe’s cone holds a temperature sensor. The plugs ensure easy
connection to the earth resistivity meter.
Technical specifications
Temperature
23°C ± 3K
Relative humidity
and 55%
Between
Supply voltage
9.5 V ± 0.2 V
Auxiliary resistances RH, RS, RES and RE
Zero
Spurious voltage (Ac and DC)
Zero
Serial inductances
Zero
Electric field
< 1 V/m
Magnetic field
< 40 A/m
45%
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10.Equipment: Thomson weir for controlling water in the furrows
Quantity:20
Specifications
Thomson weir: One scale indicating the head of water, another indicating amount of water flowing through
the weir.
Thomson-weir or v-notchweir should consist of a metal plate, with a scale, where the amount of water
flowing in the furrow can be read.
The Thomson-weir should be of dimensions (30x40 cm) to be put in the entrance of
a furrow.
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11.Equipment: Furrow irrigation hose, 50 m. set
Quantity- 1
Specifications
The PE lay flat hose fitted to furrow irrigation should be of 50 m. length, diameter of at least 30 cm, with the
wholes to feed furrows spaced 90 cm. The hose should be of PE plastic material, thickness of at least 0,60,75 mm. Should be Anti-UV, Anti-Abrasion, supporting high temperatures (40-50 Co). Should be having
connecting fitter.
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12. Equipment: Non-rechargeable siphons
Quantity: 40
Specifications
For the water supply from temporary water distribution channel to irrigation furrows.
The siphon should be charged when immersed in water. When the water level in the distribution channel is
higher than in furrow the siphon should start working automatically. When the water level in the furrow below
is higher than in distribution channel siphon should stop working, but not discharged due to water remaining
in the water tanks, not allowing air to get into the inner cavity of the siphon and the water tending to get out
of the knee, creates in the upper part vacuum preventing the discharge of siphon.
Water flow rate, l / s 0,26-1,0
Charging time, s 10-54
Dimensions in mm:

Inner diameter 36-40

Outside diameter 40-50

Length 1540-1640

Height 340-360
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13.Equipment: LaMotte pH, Salinity, TDS, Conductivity, & Temperature TRACER PockeTester
Quantity- 1
Specifications
The Tracer PockeTester offering direct reading of Conductivity, Total Dissolved Solids, Salinity, and
Temperature with one electrode.
Measures five parameters including Conductivity, TDS, Salinity, pH, and Temperature using one electrode.
Units of measure: pH, µS, mS, ppm, ppt, mg/L, °C, °F
Memory stores up to 25 labeled readings
Adjustable Conductivity to TDS ratio Auto power off and low battery indicator Include buffer tablets: 7.0; 4.0;
10.0
Use separate pH and conductivity meters if sample conductivity is less than 200 uS. False high conductivity
readings may result using a combined pH/Conductivity/TDS Tracer below 200 uS. Refer to other electronic
instruments for separate pH and conductivity/TDS meters.
Range
Resolution
Accuracy
Conductivity:
0 to 1999 µS,
200 to 1999 µS,
2.00 to 19.99 mS
0.1 µS
±1%
TDS/Salinity:
0 to 99.9 ppm (mg/L),
100 to 999 ppm (mg/L),
1.00 to 9.99 ppt
0.1 ppm (mg/L)
±2%
pH:
0.00 to 14.00 pH
0.01 pH
±0.01 pH
Temperature:
32° to 149°F (0 to 65°C)
0.1°F/°C
±1.8°F/°C
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Annex 2
FORM FOR SUBMITTING QUOTATION
This Form must be submitted only using the SUPPLIER'S Official Letterhead
We, the undersigned, hereby accept in full the UNDP General Terms and Conditions, and hereby offer to complete
the works, listed in above, in conformity with the specification and requirements of UNDP as per RFQ Reference
No. _______:
Table 1: Offer to Supply Goods Compliant with Technical Specifications and Requirements
№
Description / Specification
(Please specify the complete information,
including technical and performance
characteristics, the exact model and
country of origin. Please indicate any
deviation from the specifications. If there is
no deviation, then for clarity purposes,
please indicate “no deviation”)
(Below given models are provided for
information, only. Offered items can be
same, similar or better quality but
different models and brands are
acceptable)
Quanti
ty
The latest
final date of
delivery
Unit
Price for
materials
Total price
of goods
Research Site Sakarchaga
1
Automatic solar powered weather station
3
2
Data logger ( CTD diver) for pressure,
temperature and conductivity
measurements
1
3
Data logger ( Baro-diver) for atmospheric
pressure and temperature measurements
1
4
Manual auger set 60 mm
1
5
Watermark Wireless Soil Moisture
Manager with 6 Sensor Pairs & 1
Expansion Board
1
6
Irrometer, 200SS-15 Model 200SS
Watermark Soil Moisture Sensor with 15'
Wire
12
7
Decagon 5TE Soil Moisture Sensor. Soil
moisture, temperature, and electrical
conductivity
3
8
Metos®NPK soil macro-nutrients analyser
1
9
EC probe for conductivity measurements
1
10
Thomson weir for controlling water in the
20
19
furrows
11
Furrow irrigation hose, 50 m set
1
12
Non- rechargeable siphons
40
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LaMotte pH, Salinity, TDS, Conductivity,
& Temperature TRACER
1
Total price of goods
Cost of transportation
Cost of insurance
Other charges (please specify)
Total Final and All-Inclusive Price of the Quotation
Table 2: Offer to comply with Other Conditions and Related Requirements
Additional information pertaining to our
Quotation are as follows:
Your answers
Yes, we will
comply
No, we will
not comply
In the case of noncompliance, please
indicate a counter-offer
Estimated delivery date 35 days
Estimated weight / volume / size of the goods:
Country of manufacture (country of origin):
The warranty shall be valid for 12 months from
the date of receiving of the goods by UNDP at
the place of destination.
Validity of the offer is 60 days.
All provisions of the UNDP General Terms
and Conditions
Other requirements
No
All other information that we have not provided automatically implies our full compliance with the
requirements, terms and conditions of the RFQ.
[Name and Signature of the Supplier's Authorized Person]
[Position]
[Date]
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Annex 3
General Terms and Conditions
1.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE PURCHASE ORDER
This Purchase Order may only be accepted by the Supplier's signing and returning an
acknowledgement copy of it or by timely delivery of the goods in accordance with the terms of this
Purchase Order, as herein specified. Acceptance of this Purchase Order shall effect a contract between
the Parties under which the rights and obligations of the Parties shall be governed solely by the terms
and conditions of this Purchase Order, including these General Conditions. No additional or
inconsistent provisions proposed by the Supplier shall bind UNDP unless agreed to in writing by a
duly authorized official of UNDP.
2.
PAYMENT
2.1 UNDP shall, on fulfillment of the Delivery Terms, unless otherwise provided in this Purchase
Order, make payment within 30 days of receipt of the Supplier's invoice for the goods and
copies of the shipping documents specified in this Purchase Order.
2.2 Payment against the invoice referred to above will reflect any discount shown under the
payment terms of this Purchase Order, provided payment is made within the period required
by such payment terms.
2.3 Unless authorized by UNDP, the Supplier shall submit one invoice in respect of this Purchase
Order, and such invoice must indicate the Purchase Order's identification number.
2.4 The prices shown in this Purchase Order may not be increased except by express written
agreement of UNDP.
3.
TAX EXEMPTION
3.1
3.2
4.
Section 7 of the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations provides,
inter alia, that the United Nations, including its subsidiary organs, is exempt from all direct
taxes, except charges for utilities services, and is exempt from customs duties and charges of
a similar nature in respect of articles imported or exported for its official use. In the event
any governmental authority refuses to recognize UNDP's exemption from such taxes, duties
or charges, the Supplier shall immediately consult with UNDP to determine a mutually
acceptable procedure.
Accordingly, the Supplier authorizes UNDP to deduct from the Supplier's invoice any
amount representing such taxes, duties or charges, unless the Supplier has consulted with
UNDP before the payment thereof and UNDP has, in each instance, specifically authorized
the Supplier to pay such taxes, duties or charges under protest. In that event, the Supplier
shall provide UNDP with written evidence that payment of such taxes, duties or charges has
been made and appropriately authorized.
RISK OF LOSS
Risk of loss, damage to or destruction of the goods shall be governed in accordance with Incoterms
2010, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Parties on the front side of this Purchase Order.
5.
EXPORT LICENCES
Notwithstanding any INCOTERM 2010 used in this Purchase Order, the Supplier shall obtain any
export licences required for the goods.
6.
FITNESS OF GOODS/PACKAGING
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The Supplier warrants that the goods, including packaging, conform to the specifications for the goods
ordered under this Purchase Order and are fit for the purposes for which such goods are ordinarily used
and for purposes expressly made known to the Supplier by UNDP, and are free from defects in
workmanship and materials. The Supplier also warrants that the goods are contained or packaged
adequately to protect the goods.
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8.
INSPECTION
7.1
UNDP shall have a reasonable time after delivery of the goods to inspect them and to reject
and refuse acceptance of goods not conforming to this Purchase Order; payment for goods
pursuant to this Purchase Order shall not be deemed an acceptance of the goods.
7.2
Inspection prior to shipment does not relieve the Supplier from any of its contractual obligations.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT
The Supplier warrants that the use or supply by UNDP of the goods sold under this Purchase Order
does not infringe any patent, design, trade-name or trade-mark. In addition, the Supplier shall, pursuant
to this warranty, indemnify, defend and hold UNDP and the United Nations harmless from any actions
or claims brought against UNDP or the United Nations pertaining to the alleged infringement of a
patent, design, trade-name or trade-mark arising in connection with the goods sold under this Purchase
Order.
9.
RIGHTS OF UNDP
In case of failure by the Supplier to fulfil its obligations under the terms and conditions of this Purchase
Order, including but not limited to failure to obtain necessary export licences, or to make delivery of
all or part of the goods by the agreed delivery date or dates, UNDP may, after giving the Supplier
reasonable notice to perform and without prejudice to any other rights or remedies, exercise one or
more of the following rights:
9.1 Procure all or part of the goods from other sources, in which event UNDP may hold the Supplier
responsible for any excess cost occasioned thereby.
9.2 Refuse to accept delivery of all or part of the goods.
9.3 Cancel this Purchase Order without any liability for termination charges or any other liability
of any kind of UNDP.
10.
LATE DELIVERY
Without limiting any other rights or obligations of the parties hereunder, if the Supplier will be unable
to deliver the goods by the delivery date(s) stipulated in this Purchase Order, the Supplier shall (i)
immediately consult with UNDP to determine the most expeditious means for delivering the goods
and (ii) use an expedited means of delivery, at the Supplier's cost (unless the delay is due to Force
Majeure), if reasonably so requested by UNDP.
11.
ASSIGNMENT AND INSOLVENCY
11.1. The Supplier shall not, except after obtaining the written consent of UNDP, assign, transfer,
pledge or make other disposition of this Purchase Order, or any part thereof, or any of the
Supplier's rights or obligations under this Purchase Order.
11.2. Should the Supplier become insolvent or should control of the Supplier change by virtue of
insolvency, UNDP may, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies, immediately
terminate this Purchase Order by giving the Supplier written notice of termination.
12.
USE OF UNDP OR UNITED NATIONS NAME OR EMBLEM
The Supplier shall not use the name, emblem or official seal of UNDP or the United Nations for any
purpose.
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13.
PROHIBITION ON ADVERTISING
The Supplier shall not advertise or otherwise make public that it is furnishing goods or services to
UNDP without specific permission of UNDP in each instance.
14.
CHILD LABOUR
The Supplier represents and warrants that neither it nor any of its affiliates is engaged in any practice
inconsistent with the rights set forth in the Convention on the Rights of the Child, including Article 32
thereof, which, inter alia, requires that a child shall be protected from performing any work that is
likely to be hazardous or to interfere with the child's education, or to be harmful to the child's health or
physical, mental, spiritual, moral or social development.
Any breach of this representation and warranty shall entitle UNDP to terminate this Purchase Order
immediately upon notice to the Supplier, without any liability for termination charges or any other
liability of any kind of UNDP.
15.
MINES
The Supplier represents and warrants that neither it nor any of its affiliates is actively and directly
engaged in patent activities, development, assembly, production, trade or manufacture of mines or in
such activities in respect of components primarily utilized in the manufacture of Mines. The term
"Mines" means those devices defined in Article 2, Paragraphs 1, 4 and 5 of Protocol II annexed to the
Convention on Prohibitions and Restrictions on the Use of Certain Conventional Weapons Which May
Be Deemed to Be Excessively Injurious or to Have Indiscriminate Effects of 1980.
Any breach of this representation and warranty shall entitle UNDP to terminate this Purchase Order
immediately upon notice to the Supplier, without any liability for termination charges or any other
liability of any kind of UNDP.
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17.
SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES
16.1
Amicable Settlement. The Parties shall use their best efforts to settle amicably any dispute,
controversy or claim arising out of, or relating to this Purchase Order or the breach,
termination or invalidity thereof. Where the Parties wish to seek such an amicable settlement
through conciliation, the conciliation shall take place in accordance with the UNCITRAL
Conciliation Rules then obtaining, or according to such other procedure as may be agreed
between the Parties.
16.2
Arbitration. Unless, any such dispute, controversy or claim between the Parties arising
out of or relating to this Purchase Order or the breach, termination or invalidity thereof is
settled amicably under the preceding paragraph of this Section within sixty (60) days after
receipt by one Party of the other Party's request for such amicable settlement, such dispute,
controversy or claim shall be referred by either Party to arbitration in accordance with the
UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules then obtaining, including its provisions on applicable law. The
arbitral tribunal shall have no authority to award punitive damages. The Parties shall be bound
by any arbitration award rendered as a result of such arbitration as the final adjudication of
any such controversy, claim or dispute.
PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES
Nothing in or related to these General Terms and Conditions or this Purchase Order shall be deemed a
waiver of any of the privileges and immunities of the United Nations, including its subsidiary organs.
18.
SEXUAL EXPLOITATION:
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18.1 The Contractor shall take all appropriate measures to prevent sexual exploitation or abuse of
anyone by it or by any of its employees or any other persons who may be engaged by the
Contractor to perform any services under the Contract. For these purposes, sexual activity
with any person less than eighteen years of age, regardless of any laws relating to consent,
shall constitute the sexual exploitation and abuse of such person. In addition, the Contractor
shall refrain from, and shall take all appropriate measures to prohibit its employees or other
persons engaged by it from, exchanging any money, goods, services, offers of employment
or other things of value, for sexual favors or activities, or from engaging in any sexual
activities that are exploitive or degrading to any person. The Contractor acknowledges and
agrees that the provisions hereof constitute an essential term of the Contract and that any
breach of this representation and warranty shall entitle UNDP to terminate the Contract
immediately upon notice to the Contractor, without any liability for termination charges or
any other liability of any kind.
18.2 UNDP shall not apply the foregoing standard relating to age in any case in which the
Contractor’s personnel or any other person who may be engaged by the Contractor to perform
any services under the Contract is married to the person less than the age of eighteen years
with whom sexual activity has occurred and in which such marriage is recognized as valid
under the laws of the country of citizenship of such Contractor’s personnel or such other
person who may be engaged by the Contractor to perform any services under the Contract.
19.0
OFFICIALS NOT TO BENEFIT:
The Contractor warrants that no official of UNDP or the United Nations has received or will be
offered by the Contractor any direct or indirect benefit arising from this Contract or the award
thereof. The Contractor agrees that breach of this provision is a breach of an essential term of this
Contract.
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AUTHORITY TO MODIFY:
Pursuant to the Financial Regulations and Rules of UNDP, only the UNDP Authorized Official
possess the authority to agree on behalf of UNDP to any modification of or change in this
Agreement, to a waiver of any of its provisions or to any additional contractual relationship of any
kind with the Contractor. Accordingly, no modification or change in this Contract shall be valid
and enforceable against UNDP unless provided by an amendment to this Agreement signed by the
Contractor and jointly by the UNDP Authorized Official.
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