How To Apply

1. This invitation for bids (IFB) follows the general procurement notice that on the IFAD website on November 2nd, 2024, on UNDB on November 2nd, 2024 and on the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation’s Website on November 2nd, 2024.
2. The purchaser now invites sealed bids from eligible entities (bidders) for the Procurement and Distribution of Certified Seeds.
3.  More details on these goods and related services are provided in the schedule of requirements in this bidding document.
4. This IFB is open to all eligible bidders who wish to respond. Subject to restrictions noted in the bidding document, eligible entities may associate with other bidders to enhance their capacity to successfully carry out the procurement.
5. Bidding will be conducted using the national competitive bidding (NCB) method, the evaluation procedure for which is described in this bidding document, in accordance with the IFAD Procurement Handbook which is provided at www.ifad.org/project-procurement. The NCB process, as described, will include a review and verification of qualifications and past performance, including a reference check, prior to the contract award.
6. Please note that a pre-bid conference will be held as described in the bid data sheet (BDS), Section III of the bidding document. 
7. Bidding documents can be obtained by sending an e-mail or letter, giving full contact details of the bidder, to the following point of contact. This will ensure that the bidders receive updates regarding this bidding document.

Ahmed Abyan, Procurement Specialist

Rural Livelihoods Resilience Program (RLRP)

National Program Coordination Unit (NPCU) office

KM4 Street, Hodan, Mogadishu Somalia.

Email Address: aabyan@rlrp.gov.so

Cc: amuhumad@rlrp.gov.so

1. Bids must be delivered to the address and in the manner specified in the bid data sheet – instructions to bidders 23.2, no later than 11:00 AM 19/08/2026 Somalia local time.
2. Invitation for bids (IFB) will be delivered in person in hard or electronic copy; the packages should be clearly marked: REF: SOM-2000004325-0182-G-NCB: Procurement and Distribution of Certified Seeds
3. Bidders shall be aware that late bids will not be accepted under any circumstance and will be returned unopened at the written request and cost of the bidder. All bids must be accompanied by a bid-securing declaration (as required) in the manner and amount specified in the bid data sheet.
4. Please note that electronic bids shall be accepted through Electronic Submission of Bids by following the procedure in the bid data sheet