Tenders are invited for Supply of Computers for the Central Bank of Congo. Submission Deadline: 1. The Central Bank of Congo, "BCC," wishes to renew part of its computer equipment, taking into account technological advancements, upgrade needs, and the obsolescence/outdated nature of certain equipment. This equipment must be compatible with and integrate with the existing operational IT environment. 2. The BCC invites sealed bids from qualified candidates to supply 704 (seven hundred and four) computers in two (2) separate lots comprising 451 (four hundred and fifty-one) desktop computers and 253 (two hundred and fifty-three) laptops. 3. The contract will be awarded through an open tender process, as defined in the Public Procurement Rules of the Central Bank of Congo, to all eligible candidates 4. Interested candidates may obtain information and review the Tender Dossier from the Permanent Secretariat of the Public Procurement Unit, Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., local time (UTC+1), email address
[email protected], at the address below. 5. The qualification requirements are: Administrative and financial capacity. The candidate must: Provide proof of its legal existence according to its status (articles of association, RCCM number, an office in the Democratic Republic of Congo); Provide certified financial statements for the last three years (2024, 2023, 2022); Provide a valid tax clearance certificate; Have an average turnover for the last three years (2024, 2023 and 2022) greater than or equal to the amount of its bid. Technical Capabilities and Experience The candidate must prove, with supporting documentation, that they meet the following technical capability and experience requirements: Have at least five (5) years of experience in the field of supplying and installing computer equipment; Have already completed at least three (3) contracts similar to the one covered by this contract in the last five years and provide proof thereof; Provide written proof that the proposed supplies have already been marketed under conditions similar to those of this contract. Provide authorization from the Manufacturer, using the form provided in Section III, authorizing the Supplier to participate in this contract; Submit a letter of commitment to supply equipment that is (i) not obsolete and meets international (European) standards, (ii) new and not refurbished by the Manufacturer or the Supplier, (iii) packaged/branded according to the Manufacturers original standard, (iv) not obtained through the sale of stolen or smuggled goods, and (v) untraceable; Provide technical specifications (in French if possible) for the equipment and accessories included in the contract. Note: Companies not established in the DRC must provide equivalent documents (with French translation) in accordance with the legal requirements of their respective countries. In this regard, administrative documents from foreign bidders similar to those required for companies incorporated under Congolese law must be legalized beforehand at the DRC diplomatic mission in the bidders country, in accordance with Article 20 of Ordinance-Law No. 66-344 of June 9, 1966, concerning notarial acts. 6. The Tender Documents may be obtained from the Permanent Secretariat of the Public Procurement Unit, at the address below, upon presentation of a payment slip obtained after a non-refundable payment of the Congolese Franc equivalent of USD 500 (five hundred US dollars) to BCC KIN current account no. 00010100000000000000236. The Tender Documents will be sent by email to any bidder who has submitted proof of payment, and by express mail upon request and at the bidders expense. 7. Bids must be submitted to the address below no later than 11:30 a.m. on April 22, 2026. Electronic submission of bids will not be permitted. Late bids will not be accepted 8. Bids will be opened in the presence of representatives of the bidders present at the address below, on April 22, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. local time (UTC+1). 9. Each bid must include a bid security in the form of a bank guarantee in an amount in Congolese Francs equivalent to 1% of the bid amount and must remain valid for a period of one hundred and twenty (120) days from the bid submission deadline [Disclaimer: The above text is machine translated. For accurate information kindly refer the original document.] Tender Link : https://www.mediacongo.net/appel-societe-43246_bcc_fourniture_des_ordinateurs_pour_la_banque_centrale_du_congo.html
