--- title: "ASCEND: Expressions of interest in Invitation to Bid to supply Self Care Kits to Nepal" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4161c618-0fb6-4aee-81b4-dc95a5d4ef23" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4161c618-0fb6-4aee-81b4-dc95a5d4ef23" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4161c618-0fb6-4aee-81b4-dc95a5d4ef23.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4161c618-0fb6-4aee-81b4-dc95a5d4ef23.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN AGENTS LIMITED" published: "2021-02-12" --- # ASCEND: Expressions of interest in Invitation to Bid to supply Self Care Kits to Nepal Buyer: CROWN AGENTS LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4161c618-0fb6-4aee-81b4-dc95a5d4ef23 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4161c618-0fb6-4aee-81b4-dc95a5d4ef23) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4161c618-0fb6-4aee-81b4-dc95a5d4ef23.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Health and Population in Nepal, represented by Crown Agents Limited, is currently inviting expressions of interest for a tender titled "ASCEND: Expressions of interest in Invitation to Bid to supply Self Care Kits to Nepal." This procurement falls within the personal care products industry category and involves supplying domestic and personal care items over a contract period of approximately seven months, with delivery of the first consignment required by 1 April 2021. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by 16 February 2021 at 12pm GMT to receive the Invitation to Bid (ITB) documentation. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for a variety of businesses, including commercial firms and non-profit organisations, especially those specialising in personal care products and household supplies. Suppliers well-suited for this contract might include manufacturers or distributors of personal care items, as well as organisations with experience in logistics and packaging, as the supplier will be responsible for assembling and delivering the pre-packaged self care kits. Bidders can respond either independently or as part of a consortium, opening the platform for collaboration and partnerships. ## Notice The Ministry of Health and Population in Nepal is looking for a supplier of self care kits which include the following domestic/personal care items: plastic bucket, plastic basin, plastic mug, short plastic stool, nail cutter, soap for washing, cotton towels, a printed information sheet and adjustable sandals. The supplier will need to make up the kits containing the correct numbers of all items and deliver them packaged as kits, ready to use. Crown Agents Limited, as leader of the consortium managing ASCEND, now invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified bidders to receive the tender documents in order to bid to supply these items for Ministry of Health and Population in Nepal. The Contract will be for a period of approximately 7 months. Delivery will be required on a DDP basis in three equal consignments, the first of which is to arrive by 1 April 2021. This is an open competition under which bids are invited from any organisation. Bidders may be commercial (for profit) firms, faith-based, and non-profit organisations, either independently or in partnership or consortia. The full Invitation To Bid (ITB) document is available on request from sarah.kowenicki@uk.crownagents.com. When requesting the ITB, please ensure that your email contains the ITB reference number above in the subject line. The deadline for expression of interest in receiving the ITB is Tuesday 16th February 2021 at 12pm GMT. Late expressions of interest will be rejected. The ITB will be issued shortly after this date. Bids will be evaluated in accordance with procedures and evaluation criteria described in the ITB. The successful bidder will be invited to negotiate and sign a contract based on terms set out in the ITB. Additional information: To receive the Invitation To Bid (ITB) document, please contact sarah.kowenicki@uk.crownagents.com before 12pm GMT on Tuesday 16th February 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f93a1266-1f6e-47f7-a1a5-46e93914ef85 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Private procurement rules | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Mar 2021 - 8 Oct 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROWN AGENTS LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Sutton | | Postcode | SM1 1EL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton | | Local authority | Sutton | | Electoral ward | Sutton Central | | Westminster constituency | Sutton and Cheam | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 33700000 - Personal care products - 39220000 - Kitchen equipment, household and domestic items and catering supplies ## Release History - 12 Feb 2021 at 10:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f93a1266-1f6e-47f7-a1a5-46e93914ef85 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f93a1266-1f6e-47f7-a1a5-46e93914ef85 12th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.crownagents.com/projects/accelerating-the-sustainable-control-and-elimination-of-neglected-tropical-diseases-ascend-information-portal/ascend-project-procurement-notices/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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