UNDP-SWZ-00253,1 - Construction of University Innovation Pod at UNESWA - UNDP - SWAZILAND

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Introduction The United Nations Development Programme Eswatini, in collaboration with UNESWA and key partners, is implementing the UniPod initiative aimed at strengthening innovation ecosystems by establishing a modern, technology-enabled innovation hub within the University of Eswatini. The UniPod will provide integrated spaces including prototyping labs, collaboration zones, and innovation workspaces that support research commercialization, youth entrepreneurship, and technology development. The UniPod is being established as a multidisciplinary university-based innovation and entrepreneurship platform designed to foster youth innovation, technology development, research commercialization and enterprise creation. The scope of works shall include, but not be limited to, the following: The establishment of Contractor’s camps and plants on site Setting out of work including level control. Conduct necessary inspections and provide reports for this stage. Clearing and grubbing of the areas on which construction is to take place; Ensure structural integrity and compliance with safety regulations. Provide progress reports upon completion of this stage. Construction of the buildings Conduct landscaping around the studio as per the design. The relocation of and protection of existing services. Complete interior and exterior finishes, including painting, flooring, and fixtures. External Works Prepare the building for handover, ensuring all systems are functional. Maintenance of the works for a period of three (3) months The selected service provider must deliver a fit for purpose UniPod as per the design and compliant with architectural designs and specifications, which are in compliance with local rules and regulations. NOTE A mandatory Site Visit will be conducted as follows; Time and time zone : 10:00 am, Eswatini Time Date : 09 July 2026 Location : University Of Eswatini Library, Matsapha, Eswatini The focal point for the arrangement is : Themnbinkosi Mkhombe E-mail: thembinkosi.mkhombe@undp.org Office Telephone: +268 7809 9753 Designated Position : Project Associate Bidders shall notify the focal point 2 days in advance as to whether or not they intend to participate in the site inspection and the details of their representatives who will attend. Only contractors who meet the requirement for Construction Industry Council (CIC) Certification at B3 level or above are eligible to participate in this exercise. Contractors that do not meet this requirement will be automatically disqualified for further consideration. To enable you to submit a bid, please read the following attached documents carefully. Please indicate whether you intend to submit a bid by creating a draft response without submitting directly in the system. This will enable the system to send notifications in case of amendments of the tender requirements. Should you require further clarifications, kindly communicate using the messaging functionality in the system. Offers must be submitted directly in the system following this link: http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org using the profile you may have in the portal. In case you have never registered before, you can register a profile using the registration link shared via the procurement notice and following the instructions in guides available in UNDP website: https://www.undp.org/procurement/business/resources-for-bidders Do not create a new profile if you already have one. Use the forgotten password feature in case you do not remember the password or the username from previous registration.