🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Solthis Sierra Leone – Tender (Supply of Drugs and Medical Equipment)

Job Description
CO N T E N T S
1 GENERAL PRESENTATION………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2 2 PRESENTATION OF THE PROJECT………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 2.1 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS ………………………………………………………………………………. 2 4 TERMS OF DEPOSIT ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 5 SELECTION AND AWARD …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5 5.1 CRITERIA…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5
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| 1 GENERAL PRESENTATION |
Solthis is an international solidarity NGO whose objective is to improve prevention and access to quality health care by strengthening the health systems and services of the countries where it operates. Solthis’ action is part of a sustainable development approach in order to face the long-term challenges of public health in countries with limited resources.
Solthis is an NGO of committed health and development professionals whose specificity is: • a scientific and empirical approach to find cost-effective solutions adapted to the realities of the field • the mobilization of multidisciplinary experts from the North and South in order to take into account all the dimensions of health issues: medical, social, economic, and political
| 2 PRESENTATION OF THE PROJECT |
2.1 Background and objectives of the project
Therapeutic Solidarity and Initiatives for Health (SOLTHIS) is an international health NGO dedicated to strengthening health systems and improving access to quality care in resource-limited settings and vulnerable populations. Operating in Sierra Leone since 2011, SOLTHIS provides technical support at national, community, and health facility levels, focusing on HIV, paediatric TB, Mpox and Sexual and Reproductive Health care quality.
Sexual and Reproductive Health Access and Promotion of Empowerment (SHAPE) project aims to contribute to the reduction of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality in the districts of Western Area Urban and Western Area Rural by improving access to and the quality of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and SRH rights for adolescents and young people (AY), in particular young women and adolescent girls aged between 10 and 24.
Context of the call for tenders
To achieve the aims of the SHAPE project, Solthis Sierra Leone is inviting the public to submit bids for the supply of drugs and medical equipment and consumables as specified below:
| 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS |
3.1.1 Technical specifications
List of detailed technical specifications:
| No. | Item | Specifications | Unit | Quantity |
| 1 | Gloves (sterile, clean and elbow) pack of 50 (M and L) | sterile, clean, elbow – Pack of 50 | Pack | 78 |
| 2 | Antiseptic solution (chlorhexidine, povidone) | Povidone iodine 10% solution for cutaneous use – 500ml bottle | bottle | 33 |
| 3 | Disinfectant (bleach, chlorine) | Disinfectant tablets for water. Content 1.67g NaDCC, tablet – Pack of 200 tablets | Pack | 71 |
| 4 | Sutures | Suture, absorbent., DEC 4 (1), 3/8, 50mm, round, sterile – Pack of 36 | Pack | 38 |
| 5 | Gauze (big roll) | Gauze, compress, 10 x 10cm, sterile – Pack of 100 | Pack | 35 |
| 6 | Apron | Apron, protection, plastic, reusable – Pack of 1 | Pack | 200 |
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| 7 | Doppler fetal heart detector | Doppler, fetal heart rate detector, monitor, with accessories | Pc | 15 |
| 8 | Delivery Bed | Bed, labour delivery, with accessories. All 3 sections extended, including padding: 180 x 80 x 80 cm (l x wx h) Frame: 3 cm (outside, across), 1.8 – 2 mm (thickness) Padded upholstery: 5-6 cm (h) Carrying capacity: minimum 150 kg Slide-out basin-tray, capacity: 4L Knockdown construction: yes | Set | 12 |
| 9 | Patient screens | Bed screen, hospital, on castors | Pc | 49 |
| 10 | Autoclaves | 24L Portable Stainless Steel Pressure Sterilization Pot Pressure Steam Sterilizer Electric Heated Autoclave with Pressure Gauge YX-24LD | Pc | 2 |
| 11 | Fridge | Refrigerators P380 B Medical brand (vaccine storage) – 20 liters | Pc | 3 |
| 12 | Resuscitation Equipment (suction bulbs, Penguin, Ambu bag etc.) | Pump, suction, electric, aspirator, portable, with accessories | Set | 8 |
| 13 | BP machines/cradle | Sphygmomanometer aneroid, adult | Pc | 7 |
| 14 | Thermometer, clinical, digital 32°C 43°C | pack of 1 | Pack | 16 |
| 15 | Urine Deep Stick | Pack of 100 | Pack | 35 |
| 16 | Infant Weighing Scale | Measuring range: 0 to 5kg | Pc | 8 |
| 17 | Scissors, suture stitch, 18cm, straight, sharp/blunt | pack of 1 | Pack | 21 |
| 18 | Non toothed forceps | forceps tissue duval,23 cm | Pc | 21 |
| 19 | MVA | MVA with 2cc silicone | Pc | 12 |
| 20 | Speculum (reusable) | Speculum, vaginal, Graves, 115 x 35mm | Pc | 25 |
| 21 | Misoprostol | Misoprostol 200mcg, tablet Pack of 4 | Pack | 410 |
| 22 | Magnesium sulphate | Magnesium sulphate 500mg/ml injection in 10ml ampoule (pack of 100) | Pack | 9 |
| 23 | Tetracycline hydrochloride | pack of 50 | Pack | 16 |
| 24 | Vit K | 10mg/1ml,10×10 | Pack | 66 |
| 25 | Post natal Bed/mattress | Hospital basic bed, manually adjustable on four castors, including a mattress. Transfer bars connect lower distal portions of the 2 foot-end and the 2 head-end legs, providing maximal structural strength. Protective bumpers at all four corners. Bed-ends, finished with panels. Two section platform, epoxy-painted steel mesh with side supports to immobilize the mattress. Mattress covers removable via side zipper. | set | 7 |
| 26 | Kidney dishes | Kidney dish Stainless steel, 26X14cm | Dish | 20 |
| 27 | Sterile towels | medical reusable, sterile, absorbent cotton; 13×13 | Pc | 44 |
| 28 | Perineal support | 23×23 cm soft cotton | Pc | 44 |
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| 29 | Surgical towel | Blue 55 x 36cm – New Surgical Huck Towel, Pack of 12 | Pack | 44 |
| 30 | Gallipots | Stainless steel, medium (83mm X 50 mm) | Pc | 24 |
| 31 | Resuscitation table with overhead warmer | Neonatal mobil+B39+B41 | Pc | 1 |
| 32 | Examination bed | Examination tab, table sections extended, including upholstery: (185-190) x 55 x 80cm (lxwx h). Frame:3 cm (outside, across), 1.35-1.5mm thickness. Upholstery: 4.5-5cm (h). Carrying Capacity: minimum 160kg | Pc | 3 |
| 33 | Birthing/Gym Balloons | Pc | 30 | |
| 34 | Yoga mats | Pc | 30 | |
| 35 | Midwifery kit | Midwifery kit-equipment 2 | Kit | 2 |
3.1.2 Customer expectations
Bidders are required to share proof of availability of the requested items in stock by sharing photos of the requested items together with their offers. The Customer will plan an inspection visit to see samples of the proposed drugs and equipment to be supplied. Potential suppliers should provide clear payment and any other terms and deadlines for delivery.
Solthis reserves the right to make an inspection of the delivered goods and to reject any goods not conforming to the technical specifications.
| 4 TERMS OF DEPOSIT |
- The bid will present:
Potential bidders must submit Administrative, Technical and Financial offers in a sealed envelope with reference “CALL FOR TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY OF DRUGS AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT – SOLTHIS SL” and must be clearly detailed. No external information identifying the bidder should appear on the envelope.
✓ Administrative documents in force for the bidder:
▪ Certificate of business registration
▪ Recent and updated certificates clarifying regulatory tax declarations, Tax Identification Number (TIN) and proof of tax payment for the previous year.
▪ The bank details of the bidder;
Any file not presenting these administrative elements will be eliminated from the present call for tenders.
✓ A synthetic technical proposal showing:
▪ The mandate of the bidder
▪ Documents attesting that the bidder can practice in the field requested: a minimum proof of registration in the required Trade Register and obtaining a National Identification number.
▪ The bidder’s references for similar supplies, at least three (3) copies of previous contracts.
✓ A detailed financial offer specifying in particular:
▪ Unit costs, amount before tax, overall cost including taxes (fixed prices, non-reversible for the entire offer validity period)
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▪ The validity period of the financial offer should be for a minimum of two (2) months.
▪ Terms of payment
- Deadline for receipt of offers: before 14:00 GMT on 19th December, 2025.
- Sending method: both technical and financial documents should be sent in a sealed envelope and dropped in the tender box at Solthis office – 7 The Maze, off King Street, Wilberforce, Freetown.
Any request for clarification should be sent by e-mail to the following address: logistician.sl@solthis.org and pcshape.sl@solthis.org.
| 5 SELECTION AND AWARD |
5.1 Criteria
The proposals received will be evaluated by the internal selection committee on the following criteria:
| Criteria | Note on |
| Administrative Compliance | – |
| Technical proposal | 70 |
| Financial proposal | 30 |
| TOTAL | 100 |
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