Tender reference number: RFQ-PR8500

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in Panama invites qualified suppliers to submit sealed bids for eight (8) speed measurement laser devices with accompanying computers for use in Mexico, with an option to purchase four (4) additional units.

All devices must have Mexican type approval, be calibrated, have updated software, and be ready for immediate use upon delivery. Suppliers must provide information about the nearest service point(s) in Mexico where equipment can be serviced, which will factor into the offer validation. During the warranty period, the supplier is responsible for equipment replacement.

As part of the selection process, the IFRC will conduct practical testing of the devices in real traffic conditions at a location in Mexico, to be communicated to bidders, who must deliver their complete equipment set for testing.

The selected supplier must provide complete in-person product training in Mexico City and Guadalajara. 

Pricing schedule of the quotation:

Offers must clearly give a breakdown of the following:
•    Unit price of the device and total cost, along with individual pricing for optional items if available
•    Training cost (if shown as a separate item, otherwise it will be assumed the training cost is included in the total price of the offer).
•    Shipping/delivery terms and price.

TENDER DOCUMENTS AND FURTHER ENQUIRY:
Interested bidders are requested to contact Gabriela Acosta to collect the Tender documents: [email protected].

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF OFFERS:
Offers must be submitted on or before 21st of March 2025 at 14:00 hrs. Panama local time via the following email address: [email protected],  AND CLEARLY MENTION: RFQ-PR8500.

*No other IFRC email account should be in copy. OFFERS NOT SUBMITTED AS SUCH WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

The International Federation reserves the right to accept or reject any or all the offers without assigning any reason whatsoever and is not bound to accept the lowest bid.

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, an international humanitarian organization, with its head office located at Chemin des Crêts 17, 1209, Geneva, Switzerland (IFRC) invites service providers to submit their bid for the establishment of Frame Agreement(s) for the supply of Visual Communications Production services.

The IFRC seeks to engage a service provider specializing in ethical photo and video production, as well as communication services. The ideal partner will offer a comprehensive suite of services that prioritize fair representation, ethical storytelling, and innovative visual communications.

The selected service provider should offer the following core services:

• Photo and Video Production
• Access to a global roster of local photographers and videographers
• Production of high-resolution photographs and video footage
• Creation of raw and fully-produced videos for various platforms (website, social media, reports)
• Emphasis on ethical storytelling
• Streamlined remote content production capabilities

Informed Consent Management

• Provision of a user-friendly, GDPR-compliant consent-gathering tool

Features should include:
Visual consent verification
Offline capabilities
Support for multiple languages

For further information and to request the terms of reference and other tender documents, please contact the following staff from our Global Humanitarian Services and Supply Chain Management Department: Imre Barany, at [email protected].
Please include your full name, address, country, telephone number(s), email address, and website.

The deadline for submitting Expressions of Interest is 24 March 2025. These should be submitted to the same contact listed above.

Note: This Expression of Interest (EOI) does not constitute a solicitation. The IFRC reserves the right to change or cancel the requirements at any time during the EOI and/or solicitation process. The IFRC also reserves the right to require compliance with additional conditions as and when issuing the final solicitation documents. Submitting a reply to a call for EOI does not automatically guarantee receipt of the solicitation documents when issued. Invitations to bids or requests for proposals and any subsequent purchase order or contract will be issued in accordance with the rules and procedures of the IFRC.