Request for Quote (RFQ)
Published on: October 26, 2026
Tender number: 51677
For: Medical equipment
Submission deadline: November 09, 2026
Background
Pathfinder is driven by the belief that all people, wherever they live, have the right to decide if and when they want to have children, to live free from fear and stigma, and to lead the lives they choose.
Since 1957, we have been working in partnership with local governments, communities, and health systems to remove barriers to essential sexual and reproductive health services. Together, we are expanding access to contraception, promoting healthy pregnancies, saving women's lives, and stopping the spread of new HIV infections where the need is most urgent.
Our work empowers millions of women, men, and young people to choose their own path.
- Scope of Action
Pathfinder International, through Universal Access to Modern Contraception in Côte d'Ivoire with funding from the Gates Foundation, is inviting eligible bidders to submit bids for the purchase of medical equipment as detailed below.
Medical Equipment
S/N
Unit
Equipment
Components in each box
- 60 Box for insertion and removal of PP IUD and interval (containing 8 items listed)
1 Stainless steel box, dimensions: 35 x 18 x 8 cm (length x width x height)
1 Pozzi tong/forceps
2 vaginal speculums (medium and large)
1 ridged Foerster Pliers/forceps
1 PPIUCD Insertion Clamp
1 hysterometer
1 pair of scissors
2. 180- Box of Implant removal box (containing 6 items listed)
1 Stainless steel box, 16 cm
1 pair of curved Halstead forceps, 12-13 cm, without claw
1 pair of straight Halstead plier/forceps, 13-13 cm
1 L-shaped scalpel handle
1 pair of A/G dissecting forceps, 14 cm
1 Dean's needle holder, 14 cm
3. 20- Anatomical arm
Anatomical arms
4.20 Mama-U
Mama-U training manikins
General conditions
Partial quotations not permitted
Guidelines and instructions for bidding
Please submit all quotations on your company letterhead, using the quotation submission form in Appendix B.
In addition, the cover page must contain the following information:
- Company name, address, telephone number, and email address
- Contact details of the contact person
- Type of company
- Signature of authorized person
All quotes must be valid for a minimum of sixty (60) days and include a photo of the requested item. Any deviation from the specifications must be clearly indicated on the quote.
Documentation Requirement
Please provide the following document.
Profile and history of the organization with relevant experience and scans of registration certificates (business license)
Evidence of previous job experience (certificates of awards, certificate of job completion, award letters, purchase order, contracts, including contact details of the clients)
Reference letters from previous organization worked for (where applicable)
Evidence of most recent audited financial statements of the organization (where applicable)
Selection criteria
When evaluating proposals, Pathfinder International will seek the best value for money rather than the lowest price. Pathfinder will use a two-step selection process:
First stage—Technical proposal (documentation requirements + specifications are technically satisfactory)
Second stage - Financial Proposal (price + lead time)
The first stage involves evaluating the technical proposal (the specifications of the medical equipment proposed by the supplier and its technical compliance with the requirements).
- Bidders whose technical proposals do not meet the requirements will not be selected for the second stage.
- The second stage will consist of evaluating the cost proposal and completion time.
Pathfinder will review and evaluate bids submitted by the deadline based on the following criteria:
Stages
Criterion
Weight (%)
First stage - Technical Proposal
Proposal submitted on time-PASS/FAIL
First stage - Technical Proposal
Specifications are technically satisfactory
PASS/FAIL Second stage - Financial Proposal Price 70
Second stage - Financial proposal/Execution/Delivery time 30
Total weight- 100
Bidders whose bids are technically compliant and whose costs are the lowest will be awarded full points. The scores of all other bidders will be reduced by 1% for each 1% increase in price compared to the lowest total price.
The requested item must be ready for shipment within one week of the contract being awarded. All bidders submitting a quote within the acceptable range will receive full points. All other bidders will have their score reduced by 1%.
Preference will be given to bidders who are able to offer all items, but it is possible that several bids will be awarded or that none will be awarded.
Delivery
Please provide a quote for delivery of the equipment to the following address
Pathfinder International Côte d’Ivoire, II Plateaux, 7th tranche,
Lot No. 2951, Ilot No. 246, Rue L133, 27 BP 1053 ABIDJAN 27/ Tel: +225 05 64 02 27 97
For further information, the bidder may write to the following address [email protected]
Packaging and warranty requirements
Items must be packaged in a safe and appropriate manner, taking into account the sensitive and fragile nature of the equipment. Items must be accompanied by a warranty, if applicable.
Deadline for submission of bids
All written responses to the request for proposals must be received by Pathfinder no later than 11:59 p.m. EST on November 09, 2026. Bids may be submitted electronically or physically.