Tender Description

TERMS OF REFERENCE (ToR)

Provision of Mini-Vehicle for Berbera Fish Market Beneficiaries

To Ease Transportation and Reduce Post-Harvest Losses

1. Project Overview

The fisheries sector in Somaliland holds considerable untapped economic potential, especially for women. In Berbera, women participating in the newly established fish market face significant barriers, one of the most pressing being the lack of reliable, hygienic transportation for fish from the port to the market. This results in delays, increased operational costs, and considerable post-harvest losses that directly impact women's businesses and income.

To address this, YOVENCO, in partnership with the International Solidarity Foundation (ISF), is implementing a project in Berbera aimed at empowering women economically through the development of the fisheries sector. As part of this initiative, the project seeks to procure a mini vehicle equipped with a dual freezer system, capable of transporting 500 kg to 1,000 kg of fish. The vehicle will ensure improved hygiene, safety, and timely delivery of fish, thereby reducing waste and strengthening the operations of women vendors and entrepreneurs in the fish value chain.

This procurement opportunity is open to all eligible and qualified vendors, in accordance with transparent and competitive standards.

2. Objective

To ease the transportation of fish from Berbera Port to the Fish Market and reduce post-harvest losses through the provision of a mini-vehicle equipped with dual freezer systems.

3. Vehicle Specifications

4. Competitor Selection Criteria

Interested vendors will be evaluated based on the following:

Valid Business License issued in Somaliland

Current Tax Clearance Certificate

Demonstrated Experience in supplying similar vehicles or cold-chain logistics assets

Compliance with the required technical specifications

Quoted Price, inclusive of VAT, licensing, and delivery fees

Estimated Delivery Timeframe

Warranty Coverage and after-sales service availability

References from at least two previous, similar contracts

5. Submission Guidelines

Proposals must include:

Technical specifications and compliance sheet

Financial offer (in a separate document)

Valid business license and tax clearance certificate

List of similar past supplies/contracts with references

Estimated delivery schedule and warranty terms

Skills Required

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