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title: "ASCEND: Request for Quotation Face Masks and Hand Sanitiser in Ethiopia"
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# ASCEND: Request for Quotation Face Masks and Hand Sanitiser in Ethiopia

Buyer: CROWN AGENTS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7cf10a03-873e-4dd4-89cb-dd660cdb0ee3

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## Summary

The Ministry of Health in Ethiopia, represented by Crown Agents Limited, is conducting a tender for the supply of reusable branded cloth face masks and 250ml plastic bottles of hand sanitiser under the title "ASCEND: Request for Quotation Face Masks and Hand Sanitiser in Ethiopia". This procurement process falls under the goods category and is governed by private procurement rules. The submission deadline for bids is set for Monday, 22nd February 2021, after which the successful bidder will negotiate a contract to deliver the goods by late February 2021. Delivery will be on a DAP basis to three locations within Ethiopia.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), faith-based organisations, and non-profit entities capable of fulfilling urgent supply requirements. Companies that specialise in protective gear or sanitising products are particularly well-suited for this contract. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can engage in a critical public health project, potentially expanding their market presence in the healthcare sector of Ethiopia.

## Notice

The Ministry of Health in Ethiopia is looking for a supplier / suppliers of reusable branded cloth face masks and 250ml plastic bottles of hand sanitiser. Crown Agents Limited, as leader of the consortium managing ASCEND, now invites bids from suitably qualified Bidders to be engaged as vendor to supply these items for Ministry of Health in Ethiopia. The Contract will be for a period of approximately 1 week, in late February 2021. The Goods are required urgently in Ethiopia and delivery will be required on a DAP basis to three destinations within Ethiopia. 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 Request for Quotation (RFQ) document is available on request from sarah.kowenicki@uk.crownagents.com. When requesting the RFQ, please ensure that your email contains the RFQ reference number above in the subject line. The deadline for submission of bids is Monday 22nd February 2021. Bids must be submitted electronically and samples are required to be sent to Ethiopia in accordance with instructions contained in the RFQ. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be evaluated in accordance with procedures and evaluation criteria described in the RFQ. The successful bidder will be invited to negotiate and sign a contract based on terms set out in the RFQ. Additional information: The Request for Quotation (RFQ) document is available on request from sarah.kowenicki@uk.crownagents.com.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68c187aa-0df0-4559-aa4a-b70d0776026c |
| 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 | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2021 - 28 Feb 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

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 33741300 - Hand sanitizer

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2021 at 10:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68c187aa-0df0-4559-aa4a-b70d0776026c
- 9 Feb 2021 at 10:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68c187aa-0df0-4559-aa4a-b70d0776026c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68c187aa-0df0-4559-aa4a-b70d0776026c
  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/

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