DFID 7782 Procurement of Goods and Equipment for Teacher Development Programme in Nigeria

The objective is to seek the assistance of the Supplier under the DPSA framework agreement to procure office equipment and Trainer in the Pocket hardware for TDP.

The Recipient:

The recipient of the goods is the Teacher Development Programme in Nigeria.

The Scope:

The Supplier's role under the DPSA framework agreement will include having an oversight of the procurement planning, sourcing, tendering, technical and commercial evaluation, contract placement, expediting, quality assurance and inspection, progress and financial reporting, reviewing payment and invoicing.

Deliverables:

The Supplier will work with the Service Provider who will provide the required technical specification of the goods/equipment to the Supplier.

The Supplier will be responsible for procuring the deliverables as set out in Annex B. Goods and Equipment will be requested by the Programme Supplier or DFID, and quotes will be provided by the Supplier through the life of the contract, in a phased process. This will allow for quotes to be submitted for approval and corresponding contract amendments to be executed, as an when tranches of goods have been agreed , thereby mitigating delays to the program.

When considering the reality on the ground it will be essential for the Supplier and the Service Provider to work closely to avoid delivery and operational delays. To this end the Supplier must put in place appropriate resources to meet the programme's procurement requirements, and develop appropriate knowledge in-country.