The Iraqi Red Crescent (IRCS) with the support of German Red Cross (GRC) is inviting quotations for the provision of Provision of trainings as per specifications laid out in the detailed Terms of References.

1. Procurement Procedure

The procurement is handled via an open procedure.

2. Deadline of submission and period of validity

• Deadline of submission is 08.09.2024 at 12:00 P
• Your quotation must state the period of validity which should not be less than 60 days from the deadline for the submission.

3. Costs and ownership of tenders
   1. Costs incurred by the tenderers in preparing and submitting the quote requests are not reimbursable.
   2. The IRCS/GRC retains ownership of all quotes received under this quote request. Consequently, tenderers have no right to have their tenders returned to them.

4. Confidentiality and publication
   1. All recipients of tender documents, whether they submit a tender or not, shall treat the details of the documents as confidential as possible.
   2. According to German/European procurement law information about the award of contract (name of company, type of product, extent and duration of contract) might be made open to the public unless you disagree within your quotation, giving the reason of refusal.

5. Content of tenders and alternative offers
   1. All tenders submitted must comply with the requirements in the tender dossier and comprise:

• Specifications/details of quoted services including any documentation required as indicated in the Terms of References
• Financial offer and payment conditions.
• Filled, Signed and stamped Certification Annex (Annex 1).
• Filled, Signed and stamped Due diligence check (Annex 2).
• Company profile.

2. Alternative offers are not permitted.
3. Financial offer & delivery destination
   1. Tenderer must quote by items.
   2. Price of the goods should be quoted per unit of the item in Iraqi dinar (IQD) inclusive of all costs such as applicable taxes including VAT
   3. Incomplete or altered bids e.g. (not complete tender documents as per article 5)., will lead to exclusion from this tender
   4. Total number of participants should range from 15-25 per each lot and will be agreed prior to signing the contract.

7. Maximum Expected duration of contract

The successful vendor shall preferably complete the services in according to the BoQ for each of the trainings.

8. Lots
   1. This tender is split into seven lots as below:

• LOT 1: Tailoring
• LOT 2: Food production(sweets)
• LOT 3: Beauty salons
• LOT 4: Computer skills (Hardware and software)
• LOT 5: Mobile maintenance (hardware & software)

2. You may submit an offer for one lot only, for several lots or for all of the lots.
3. Each lot will form a separate contract. If the tenderer is awarded more than one lot, a single contract may be concluded covering all those lots.

9. Submission of quote and further communication
   1. All quotes, including annexes and supporting documents must be submitted in a sealed envelope by hand at the following address:

Address:          Iraqi Red Crecent Society – HQ,

In front of Iraqi Medical Association,

Mansoor, Baghdad, Iraq

Email:

info@ircs.org.iq

Extended Piroid for companies from ninava and erbil will be added

2. Please state on the envelope:

Tender Documents – Please do not open!

“Quotation for Vocational Trainings in Northern Ninewa”

3. Tenderers must raise questions in writing three (3) days prior to the deadline for submission of quote latest.
4. IRCS/GRC reserves the right to continue further communication after submission of quotes via a combination of media (e.g., e-mail, phone).

10. Evaluation & Award of Contract

1. Procedure:

1. IRCS/GRC reserves the right to award a contract based on the first non-negotiated offer. IRCS/GRC will not enter into any negotiation.

2. The IRCS/GRC may – but is not obliged to – ask each tenderer individually for clarification of its quote including, samples, breakdowns of prices etc. within a reasonable time limit to be fixed by the evaluation committee.

3. Terms of contract

The award will lead to a Service Contract by IRCS.

2. Required Documents

1. Acknowledgement of this RFQ (Please attach the signed copy of this RFQ with your offer).
2. Filled, Signed and stamped Certification Annex (Annex 1).
3. Filled, Signed and stamped Due diligence check (Annex 2).
4. A cover letter that lists the lead contact person with contact information.
5. Profile including a description of the institution/company’s history and experience to demonstrate that the institution /company has the capacity to undertake the training.
6. Provide a statement warranting that all state, and local registrations, licenses, and permits required for the operation of business conducted by the institution /company are current.
7. Relevant certificates/testimonials stating similar work experience.
8. List of references/clients to whom similar services were provided)
9. An outline of the institution /company’s proposed timeline reflecting start and completion dates of services
10. Proposed training programme agenda and strategy that clearly sets out the approach of the offeror to the achievement of the training objectives.
11. Commercial Invoice (will be applicable to the contracted Supplier only).

3. Terms & Mode of Payment
   1. Payment will be made by the BUYER (IRCS/GRC) in favour of the service provider/company name on fulfilment of all the deliverables detailed in the ToR and upon submission of the Original VAT invoice.

2. Payment will be made either by bank account or cheque at an official bank located in Iraq.

4. Self-Declaration

The signee of the attached “Declaration of Conformity” (Ref. Annex) assures that:

1. no reasons for exclusion as mentioned per EU guideline 2014/24/EU,
2. 57, Paragraph 1 exists,
3. the tenderer fulfils GRC’s claim on good governance, environmental and social responsibility,
4. the tenderer agrees on participation in checks and audits as described.

Bid Validity : 60 (days)

Attachments:

1. TERMS OF REFERENCE
2. IRCS-BOQ-Vocational trainings جدول الكميات للتدريب المهني_EN&AR