3. Bidding will be conducted through Open Procurement Procedures specified in the ‘Public Procurement Regulations 2007’ enacted by the Government of Lesotho and is open to all bidders as defined in Bidding Documents.

4. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from and inspect the bidding document at: The Principal Secretary, Ministry Education and Training (MOET), authorized representative; The Administration Manager, School Supply Unit, e-mail seutloalibm@education.gov.ls and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below; in paragraph 15 (1)

5. Bidders may bid for one item, any combination of items or all 21 items, all quantities in each item shall be fully priced. Bid evaluation will be on item by item basis. However, the Ministry of Education and Training deserves the right to limit the awards in terms with the technical and financial capacity and performance on projects completed recently and currently underway. Bidders should submit Bid forms separate for each item.

6. A margin of preference will be applied to Basotho business in evaluating the tender proposals as follows, subject to submission of the following documentary proof:
a) Proof of shareholder: Memorandum and Articles of Association, Certificate of Incorporation, Sole     Proprietor- Proof from the Commissioner of Oaths.

b) Proof of Local Preference: Certified copy of Passport or any proof of identification.

c) 15 % margin of preference if 51% or more shares owned by Nationals of Lesotho.
     i- 10 % margin of preference if 30 to 50 % shares owned by Nationals of Lesotho. Or

     ii- A bidder proposing to supply goods of Lesotho origin. Or

     iii -A bidder proposing to perform at least 50 % of the contract in Lesotho by establishing workshop/factory and using and developing the skills and capacity of Basotho staff. Or

     iv- A bidder proposing to sub- contract at least 50 % of the contract to one or more Basotho business. Or

     v- A bidder who has the largest use of locally produced goods,
materials and services; Or

    vi- A bidder who employs the largest share of local labor.

d) 5 % margin of preference if between 10 and 30 % of shares owned by nationals of Lesotho.

A complete set of Bidding Documents in English may be purchased by interested bidders upon payment of a non refundable fee of M300.00 (Three Hundred Maloti), or its equivalent in any convertible currency, net of all bank charges. The method of payment will be by Cash, bank wire transfer; certified cheques, and/or any other secured method of payment, payable at : Bank : Nedbank Lesotho, Branch: Maseru Branch, Account # : 021000013886, Account Name: Revolving Fund; Bidders must quote the “Invitation For Bids” Number when filling the deposit slips. The bank deposit slip should then be submitted to SSU Accounts Office where a receipt will be furnished. The bidding documents shall be collected from School Supply Unit.

7. Qualification Requirements include;
Minimum requirements to qualify for award;