1. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) has allocated funds to be used for the acquisition of computers and related accessories for the Uganda National Infrasound Network (DCUNIN) Project.

2. The Entity invites sealed bids from eligible Bidders for the provision of the above supplies.

3. Bidding will be conducted in accordance with the Open Domestic Bidding method contained in the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act, 2003, and is open to all Bidders.

4. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information and inspect the bidding documents at the address given below in No. 8(a) from 08:00am-05:00pm local time.

5. The Bidding documents in English may be purchased by interested bidders on submission of a written application on the firm's letterhead to the address below in No. 8(a) and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of UGX 100,000. The method of payment will be;

a) By bank advice form(s) to be collected from MEMD Cash Office, Room A113 on 1st Floor, Amber House. A receipt will be issued upon payment.

b) Payment will be made at Diamond Trust Bank, Kampala Road.

c) Bidders should return a copy of the payment slip to Cash Office for a General Receipt.

d) On presentation of a General Receipt to the Procurement and Disposal Unit (PDU) in Room C109 on 1st Floor Amber House, Bidders will be issued a bid document. The document can be obtained by the Bidders' representatives or sent by courier services at the Bidders' cost. No liabilities will be accepted for the loss or late delivery.

6. Bids must be delivered to the address below in No. 8(a) at or before 10:00am local time on 28/02/2018.

All bids must be accompanied by a bid security of; Shs. 3,600,000 (Uganda Shillings Three Million Six hundred Thousand Shillings Only) inform of a bank guarantee. Bid securities must be valid until 31/07/2018. Late bids shall be rejected. Bids will be opened in the presence of the Bidders' representatives who may choose to attend at the address below in No.8(b) at 10:05am local time 28/02/2018.

7. There shall be a pre – bid meeting at the address below in No.8(a) at 11:00am local time on 07/02/2018.

8. (a) Documents may be inspected, issued and delivered at: The Procurement and Disposal Unit Office, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Plot 29/33 Kampala Road, Amber House 1st Floor, Room C109. (b) Address of bid opening: Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Plot 29/33 Kampala Road, Amber House 1st Floor, Room C109. 9. The planned procurement schedule (subject to changes) is as follows:

No. Activity Date a. Publish bid notice 31/01/2018 b. Pre-bid meeting 07/02/2018 c. Bid closing date 28/02/2018 d. Evaluation process 05-09/03/2018 e. Display and communication of best evaluated bidder notice 13/03/2018 f. Contract signature 13/04/2018