Acquisition of Hardware for the IFMIS Network

GM-CPCU - MOFEA- 2026-01-RFQ

Procurement and Supply of Hardware for the IFMIS Network

Procurement Method: Request for Quotations

• The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Central Projects Coordination Unit (CPCU), is inviting sealed price quotations from eligible and qualified bidders for the procurement and supply of up-to-date, state-of-the-art hardware capable of supporting the IFMIS network with high performance, reliability, and scalability.

• Below list of Hardware items to be procured and supplied.

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network switches (FortiSwitch)

1

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Network Balancing Router (FortiGate-70G Appliance)

1

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Next-Gen Firewall (FortiGate-401F)

1

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Grand Total

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• Bidding will be conducted through shopping procedures.

• Suppliers are required to quote for all the items. Suppliers wishing to offer discounts are to include it in the schedule of prices.

• Interested eligible Suppliers may obtain further information or the Full Terms of Reference from the Central Project Coordination Unit, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, at the email addresses given below from 8.00 a.m. to 16.00 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays and 08:00am to 12:30 p.m. on Fridays

• Quotations and related documentary evidence must be delivered to the address below on or before Monday 26th January 2026 at 12:30pm.

• Electronic copy of the detailed technical specification or Terms of Reference can be obtained upon request.

Ngenarr Sosseh; [email protected], Yiramba Gassama, [email protected] Rohey Sey; [email protected] Lamin MK Touray; [email protected]

• The bidder shall furnish documentary evidence of the following Evaluation requirement(s):

• Updated Gambia Public Procurement Authority (GPPA) Registration

• Proof/reference of two similar contracts performed in the last five years

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in procurement of IT equipment

• Ability to pre-finance high-value contracts

• Your quotation(s) should be submitted as per the following instructions and in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of supply.

(i) PRICES: The prices shall be quoted shall be fixed and not subject to any price adjustment. All quotations shall be inclusive of all taxes as per the Gambia Tax laws.

(ii) EVALUATION AND AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDER: Contract Award will be to the bidder offering the lowest evaluated price, implemented a minimum of two similar contracts within the last 5 years and that meets the required technical specifications.

(iii) VALIDITY OF THE OFFER: Your quotations(s) should be valid for a period of 90 days from the date of receipt for quotations.

(iv) The delivery timeframe is two weeks from contract signature and partial quotations will not be accepted.

(v) Bidders are required to submit their quotations with visual Catalogues alongside detailed technical Specification and the model/brand proposed.

(vi) Warranty: Goods offered should be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty for 12 months from the date of delivery to the purchaser.

Yours Faithfully,

Project Coordinator

CPCU – MoFEA