Request for Quotation for Supply of MDRT Laboratory Items REACH CRS-SL

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Sierra Leone, Freetown
February 23, 2026
Tender
Application ends: February 26, 2026

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Job Description

Tender Number: SL5406, SL5425 and SL5410– Supply of Laboratory Items
Published Date: 23rd February 2026
Deadline Submission date: 26th February 20262PM GNT
Evaluation method: Least Cost selection i.e among bidders who are fully technically compliant and equivalent, award to the lowest price.
Incoterm: DAP
Delivery Location: CRS Sierra Leone office 6 Jagiko Drive Office Regent Road Hill Station, Freetown. The selected supplier will bear all costs up to delivery.
If you have any question, please contact: +23279250637

Delivery Instructions:
Interested vendors may submit their bids via one of the following methods:

1. Sealed envelope
Bidders can submit their proposals in two (2) separate sealed envelopes, enclosed in an outer sealed clearly labeled with the RFQ reference number:
• Envelope No. 1: Mandatory Administrative Eligibility (Pass/Fail)
• Envelope No. 2: Financial Proposal
Complete, stamped and signed offer to be delivered in sealed envelope on or before 26th February 20262PM GNT 2PM GMT with tender number and description on it (SL5406, SL5425 and SL5410– Supply of Laboratory Items) to CRS head office located at 6 Jagiko Drive Hill Station, Freetown.

2. Online application
Bidders must submit two (2) separate ZIP files corresponding to:
• ZIP File 1: Mandatory Administrative Eligibility (Pass/Fail)
• ZIP File 2: Financial Proposal
Online application must be submitted by email to SL.bids@crs.org on or before 26th February 20262PM GNT 2PM GMT as a PDF file. Email must indicate the tender number on the subject and description as (SL5406, SL5425 and SL5410 – Supply of Laboratory Items). The file should not exceed 15 MBs.
For further information about CRS office address please contact: +23279250637

Payment Terms
1. Quotation should remain valid for a period of at least ninety (90) days from the submission closing date.
2. Payment shall be after delivery, within 30 working days of receiving correct & detailed invoice.
3. Payment shall be via bank transfer or check.
4. Payment shall be made upon verification and acceptance of goods per purchase order and upon presentation of correct, itemized invoice.

Acceptance of Payment Terms

Do you accept the above payment terms?

   Yes
    No

Mandatory Administrative Eligibility (Pass/Fail)
Bidder must submit the following mandatory administrative documents at the time of bid submission:

  • Valid Business Registration Certificate
  • Current NRA Tax clearance certificate or payment receipt for the last 3 months.

Failure to submit either of the above documents at bid submission will result in the bid being declared non-responsive and excluded from evaluation.

Additional Requirements 

Offers that do not meet the following will be automatically rejected regardless of price:

  1. Offers must be received before the stated deadline.
  2. Offers must include all the information requested above.
  3. Offers must be clean & clear. The vendor should sign and stamp next to handwritten corrections or corrections made with whiteout.
  4. Offers must be complete, signed in a clear date and stamped on all pages.
Financial Evaluation

Only Envelope 2/ Zip file 2 of responsive bid will be evaluated. The Evaluation Committee will check all quotations for calculation mistakes. Any technically compliant bid may be corrected as follows:

·         Unit Price vs Total
If the unit price × quantity does not match the total, the unit price will be used and the total will be corrected.
Exception: If CRS determines there is a clear decimal error in the unit price, CRS may correct the unit price.

·         Subtotal vs Grand Total
If the subtotals are correct but the grand total is wrong, the subtotals will prevail and the grand total will be corrected.

·         Words vs Figures
If amounts written in words and figures differ, the amount in words will apply, unless it conflicts with the unit‑price rule above.

·         Bidder Acceptance
The corrected price replaces the original price.
The bidder must accept the correction.
Refusal to accept will result in bid rejection.

·         Evaluated Price
The corrected bid price will be used for financial evaluation

Awarded Bidder

The lowest corrected price among technically compliant bids wins.

Pre‑Award Administrative Verification
The following documents are required prior to contract signature or issuance of a Purchase Order and will be verified during pre‑award due diligence for the successful bidder:

  • Valid NASSIT certificate or payment receipt for the last 3 months.
  • Valid Copy of City council registration certificate
  • Copy of 15% GST registration

The successful bidder will be required to submit these documents within ten (10) days after notification of award. Failure to regularize pre‑award administrative requirements may result in cancellation of the award and award to the next ranked bidder. Upon written request and for justified reasons, CRS may grant a one‑time extension of up to five (5) working days.

Additional Contractual Documentation
The successful bidder may be required to submit additional contractual documents prior to contract/purchase order signature, including but not limited to:
–          CRS Code of Conduct for Supplier.
–          Vendor Declaration Form.

 

 

 

Company name:
Legal address:
Telephone Number:
Email:
Representative Name:
City council registration certificate Number:
15% GST registration Number:
Delivery Period
Warranty Period for all IT Items
Right Specification and size confirmation as indicated on attachment 1 (Yes/No)
Do you have partnerships with any other companies (such as shared management / staff / office / bank account)?  Do you cooperate with any other companies in preparing offers or providing of goods or services?
If the answer to the previous question is yes, please provide details here including the names of partner companies.
Other comments:
 Signature 
Date 

 

Item#DesignationSpecificationPictureQuantityUOMProposed Unit Price NLETotal Price NLE
1Salter scaleSalter scale3Each
2Infrared thermometerInfrared Clinical thermometer6Each
3Surge Extension CableSurge Extension Cable. Multiple outlet12Each
SUB TOTAL IN SLE
15% GST IN SLE
TOTAL IN SLE

 

Item#DesignationSpecificationPictureQuantityUOMProposed Unit Price NLETotal Price NLE
1Microscope bulbsBULB, suction,

neonatal, reusable, spare microscope bulbs

3Each
2Tally CountersREGISTER, for

Counter reference,

Tally Counters

3Each
SUB TOTAL IN SLE
15% GST IN SLE
TOTAL IN SLE

 

Item#DesignationSpecificationPictureQuantityUOMProposed Unit Price NLETotal Price NLE
1StethoscopeStethoscope30Each
2Pulse OximeterPulse Oximeter30Each
3Medical CoatMedical Coat30Each
4SphegmomanomaterSphegmomanomater30Each
SUB TOTAL IN SLE
15% GST IN SLE
TOTAL IN SLE

 

 ATTACHMENT (2) – CODE OF CONDUCT

 

SUPPLIER / SERVICE PROVIDER CODE OF CONDUCT

 

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has committed to the principles of responsible sourcing, and we expect our suppliers and service providers to fully follow the applicable contractual obligations to include CRS terms & conditions, local and relevant/otherwise applicable laws and to adhere to internationally recognized environmental, social, and corporate governance standards. We also expect our suppliers to implement these standards with their suppliers and subcontractors, as inspired by the United Nations Global Compact initiative, the United Nations Guiding Principles and Human Rights, the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, ETI Base Code, and applicable CRS’ Policies, Procedures and Standards.

 

1) SOCIAL

  • Prohibit all forms of harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, including sexual exploitation and abuse, and trafficking in persons. All sexual activity with a child, defined as person under the age of 18 years, is considered sexual abuse regardless of local age of consent.
  • Have mechanisms in place to actively prevent, address, and respond to harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, including sexual exploitation and abuse, and trafficking in persons.
  • Support the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights and prohibit forced, bonded, and involuntary labor and child labor.
  • Do not recruit or employ children under the age of 15 years. Do not recruit or employ children under 18 years for work that is mentally or physically dangerous or interferes with schooling.
  • Treat employees with dignity and respect and supply a workplace that is safe and hygienic, complies with national laws, and is free from discrimination on the basis of race, gender, age, religion, sexuality, culture or disability.
  • Provide accessible and confidential reporting mechanisms for employees and other stakeholders to report concerns or suspicions of any forms of harassment, abuse and exploitation described above and potentially unlawful practices by management or employees.
  • Commit to protecting reporters or whistleblowers from retaliation.
  • Uphold the freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining as set out within applicable laws.
  • Ensure wages and working hours meet national legal standards.

 

2) GOVERNANCE

  • Abide by all applicable national and international trade laws and regulations including but not limited to antitrust, trade controls, and sanction regimes.
  • Consider business integrity as the basis of business relationships.
  • Prohibit all types of bribery, corruption, money laundering and terrorism financing
  • Forbid gifts to private or public officials that aim to influence business decisions or otherwise encourage them to act contrary to their obligations.
  • Respect the privacy and confidential information of all your employees and business partners as well as protect data and intellectual property from misuse.
  • Have data protection and managements standards in place that address data collection, safeguarding, sanitation and disposal. The data owner is aware of the data provision terms and conditions and supplies consent as per CRS Responsible Data Values and Principles
  • Implement a proper Compliance Management policy and procedure, which facilitate compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards.

 

3) ENVIRONMENT

  • Follow all applicable environmental, health and safety regulations.
  • Promote the safe and environmentally sound development, manufacturing, transport, use and disposal of your products.
  • Ensure by using proper management policies and procedures that product quality and safety meet the applicable requirements.
  • Protect your employees’ and neighbors’ life and health, as well as the public at large against hazards inherent in your processes and products.
  • Use resources efficiently, apply energy-efficient and environmentally friendly technologies and reduce waste, as well as emissions to air, water, and soil.

Because CRS is a recipient of numerous grants or contracts provided by governmental, public, and private donors, all suppliers and service providers are hereby notified that other donor-specific compliance measures may be included in the legal instrument through which goods or services are procured.

 

CRS reserves the right to conduct due diligence audits or assessments to ensure your compliance and will take reasonable steps to investigate or otherwise take appropriate action to address concerns. CRS reserves the right to terminate any relationship for non-adherence to the abovementioned requirements.

 

Should you have any concerns or suspicions of any forms of harassment, abuse and exploitation described above and in CRS’ Safeguarding Policy, illegal or improper conduct, CRS requires you to report through any of the following channels:

 

  • CRS Management
  • CRS Whistleblower site: http://bit.ly/crshotline
  • Email: alert@crs.org
  • Phone/Skype: 1-866-295-2632
  • Mail: (mark “Confidential”) Attention: General Counsel

Catholic Relief Services

228 W. Lexington Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

 

Ensuring the principles of sustainable development in our supply chain is important to CRS. We hope that as our partner you show your commitment via compliance with your own code of conduct or company policies that embrace these standards.

 

In accepting business from CRS in the form of a purchase order, contract, or agreement, you are implicitly accepting your organization’s roles and responsibilities outlined in this document

 

 ATTACHMENT (2) – CODE OF CONDUCT

SUPPLIER / SERVICE PROVIDER CODE OF CONDUCT 

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has committed to the principles of responsible sourcing, and we expect our suppliers and service providers to fully follow the applicable contractual obligations to include CRS terms & conditions, local and relevant/otherwise applicable laws and to adhere to internationally recognized environmental, social, and corporate governance standards. We also expect our suppliers to implement these standards with their suppliers and subcontractors, as inspired by the United Nations Global Compact initiative, the United Nations Guiding Principles and Human Rights, the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, ETI Base Code, and applicable CRS’ Policies, Procedures and Standards.

1) SOCIAL

  • Prohibit all forms of harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, including sexual exploitation and abuse, and trafficking in persons. All sexual activity with a child, defined as person under the age of 18 years, is considered sexual abuse regardless of local age of consent.
  • Have mechanisms in place to actively prevent, address, and respond to harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, including sexual exploitation and abuse, and trafficking in persons.
  • Support the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights and prohibit forced, bonded, and involuntary labor and child labor.
  • Do not recruit or employ children under the age of 15 years. Do not recruit or employ children under 18 years for work that is mentally or physically dangerous or interferes with schooling.
  • Treat employees with dignity and respect and supply a workplace that is safe and hygienic, complies with national laws, and is free from discrimination on the basis of race, gender, age, religion, sexuality, culture or disability.
  • Provide accessible and confidential reporting mechanisms for employees and other stakeholders to report concerns or suspicions of any forms of harassment, abuse and exploitation described above and potentially unlawful practices by management or employees.
  • Commit to protecting reporters or whistleblowers from retaliation.
  • Uphold the freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining as set out within applicable laws.
  • Ensure wages and working hours meet national legal standards.

 

2) GOVERNANCE

  • Abide by all applicable national and international trade laws and regulations including but not limited to antitrust, trade controls, and sanction regimes.
  • Consider business integrity as the basis of business relationships.
  • Prohibit all types of bribery, corruption, money laundering and terrorism financing
  • Forbid gifts to private or public officials that aim to influence business decisions or otherwise encourage them to act contrary to their obligations.
  • Respect the privacy and confidential information of all your employees and business partners as well as protect data and intellectual property from misuse.
  • Have data protection and managements standards in place that address data collection, safeguarding, sanitation and disposal. The data owner is aware of the data provision terms and conditions and supplies consent as per CRS Responsible Data Values and Principles
  • Implement a proper Compliance Management policy and procedure, which facilitate compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards.

 

3) ENVIRONMENT

  • Follow all applicable environmental, health and safety regulations.
  • Promote the safe and environmentally sound development, manufacturing, transport, use and disposal of your products.
  • Ensure by using proper management policies and procedures that product quality and safety meet the applicable requirements.
  • Protect your employees’ and neighbors’ life and health, as well as the public at large against hazards inherent in your processes and products.
  • Use resources efficiently, apply energy-efficient and environmentally friendly technologies and reduce waste, as well as emissions to air, water, and soil.

Because CRS is a recipient of numerous grants or contracts provided by governmental, public, and private donors, all suppliers and service providers are hereby notified that other donor-specific compliance measures may be included in the legal instrument through which goods or services are procured.

CRS reserves the right to conduct due diligence audits or assessments to ensure your compliance and will take reasonable steps to investigate or otherwise take appropriate action to address concerns. CRS reserves the right to terminate any relationship for non-adherence to the abovementioned requirements.

Should you have any concerns or suspicions of any forms of harassment, abuse and exploitation described above and in CRS’ Safeguarding Policy, illegal or improper conduct, CRS requires you to report through any of the following channels:

  • CRS Management
  • CRS Whistleblower site: http://bit.ly/crshotline
  • Email: alert@crs.org
  • Phone/Skype: 1-866-295-2632
  • Mail: (mark “Confidential”) Attention: General Counsel

Catholic Relief Services

228 W. Lexington Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

Ensuring the principles of sustainable development in our supply chain is important to CRS. We hope that as our partner you show your commitment via compliance with your own code of conduct or company policies that embrace these standards.

In accepting business from CRS in the form of a purchase order, contract, or agreement, you are implicitly accepting your organization’s roles and responsibilities outlined in this document

 

 

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