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Procuring Agency : National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology, Root, Thimphu
Organization : National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology
Procuring Agency Code :
Contract Type : Regular Contract
Procurement Category : Goods Procurement Type : NCB
Invitation for : Tender - Single Lot
Evaluation Type : Lot-wise
Invitation Reference No. : NCHM/PRO-01/2026-2027/083Tender Status :
Procurement Method : Open Tendering Method (OTM) Budget Type : Capital
Source of Funds : DONOR Development Partner :
Particular Information :
Project Code : Not applicable Project Name : Not applicable
Tender/Proposal Package No. and Description : NCHM/PRO-01/2026-2027/083
"Supply, Installation, Testing, Training and Commissioning of a Manually Operated Upper-Air Observation System and Hydrogen Generator at Damphu, Tsirang, Bhutan "
Category : Technical equipment; Miscellaneous equipment; Miscellaneous equipment n.e.c.;
Publication
Date and Time :		 01-Sep-2026 12:00 Tender Document last selling /
downloading Date and Time : 		19-Sep-2026 11:22
Pre - bid meeting Start
Date and Time :		 08-Sep-2026 12:00 Pre - bid meeting End
Date and Time :		 13-Sep-2026 11:34
Tender/Proposal Closing
Date and Time :		 30-Sep-2026 11:30 Tender/Proposal Opening
Date and Time :		 30-Sep-2026 12:00
Information for Bidder/Consultant :
Eligibility of Tenderer :
  • The bidder must hold a valid Bhutanese Trade Licence and valid Bhutanese Tax Clearance Certificate, along with a GST Registration Certificate.
  • The bid must be submitted by a single legal entity registered or incorporated in Bhutan with a trade licence permitting the supply and installation of scientific, electrical, telecommunications, or meteorological equipment. Joint ventures, consortia, or associations are not permitted. Foreign manufacturers may participate through an authorised Bhutanese bidder.
  • The bidder must have at least three (3) years of continuous trading experience in Bhutan.
  • The bidder must have completed at least two (2) similar contracts within the last five (5) years, including at least one contract involving commissioning and operator training.
  • The manufacturer must have at least five (5) years of experience in manufacturing radiosondes and upper-air sounding systems and must have completed at least five (5) relevant contracts, including three upper-air sounding systems, within the last five years.
  • A valid Manufacturer's Authorization Letter and scope coverage table must be submitted for all offered equipment.
  • The bidder must submit audited financial statements for the last two financial years, with an average annual turnover of at least Nu. 20 million and available financial resources of at least Nu. 10 million.
  • Key personnel must include a project manager and installation lead with at least five years' experience, and a trainer with at least three years' relevant experience, supported by CVs.
  • The quoted price must be inclusive of all applicable taxes, including GST.
Brief Description of Goods and Related Service :

Supply, Installation, Testing, Training and Commissioning of a Manually Operated Upper-Air Observation System and Hydrogen Generator at Damphu, Tsirang, Bhutan

PLEASE REFER TOR, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND BIDDING AND EVALUATION REQUIRENENT FILES BEFORE BIDDING.
Evaluation Type : Lot-wise
Document Available : Package wise
Document Fees : Package wise
Tender/Proposal Document Price (In Nu.) : 0
Tender/Proposal Security Valid Up to : 29-Dec-2026
Tender/Proposal Valid Up to : 29-Nov-2026
Lot No. Identification of Lot Location Bid security (Amount in Nu.)
and Type		 Contract Start Date Contract End Date
NCHM/PRO-01/2026-2027/083 "Supply, Installation, Testing, Training and Commissioning of a Manually Operated Upper-Air Observation System and Hydrogen Generator at Damphu, Tsirang, Bhutan " Tsirang, Bhutan
1700000
Bid Securing Declaration
 10-Oct-2026 10-May-2027


Currency conversion rate as of Friday, 23 Oct, 2026 05:41:20
No. Currency Name Conversion Rate in Nu.
1BTN - Bhutanese Ngultrum1.0000
Procuring Agency Details:
Name of Official Inviting Tender : Ugyen Dema Designation : Asst. Procurement Officer
Official Address :
Address: National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology
City:
Gewog:
District: Thimphu -
Country: Bhutan
 Contact details :
Phone No: 02-327202
Fax No:
Documents
Amendment / Corrigendum Detail
 Amendment / Corrigendum No. :  5 
Amendment / Corrigendum Text : <p>Bid opening date changed</p>
Field Name Old Value New Value
Document last selling date & time 19/09/2026 11:22 30/09/2026 11:30
Meeting Start Date & Time 08/09/2026 12:00 null
Meeting End Date & Time 13/09/2026 11:34 null
Eligibility of Consultant
  • The bidder must hold a valid Bhutanese Trade Licence and valid Bhutanese Tax Clearance Certificate, along with a GST Registration Certificate.
  • The bid must be submitted by a single legal entity registered or incorporated in Bhutan with a trade licence permitting the supply and installation of scientific, electrical, telecommunications, or meteorological equipment. Joint ventures, consortia, or associations are not permitted. Foreign manufacturers may participate through an authorised Bhutanese bidder.
  • The bidder must have at least three (3) years of continuous trading experience in Bhutan.
  • The bidder must have completed at least two (2) similar contracts within the last five (5) years, including at least one contract involving commissioning and operator training.
  • The manufacturer must have at least five (5) years of experience in manufacturing radiosondes and upper-air sounding systems and must have completed at least five (5) relevant contracts, including three upper-air sounding systems, within the last five years.
  • A valid Manufacturer's Authorization Letter and scope coverage table must be submitted for all offered equipment.
  • The bidder must submit audited financial statements for the last two financial years, with an average annual turnover of at least Nu. 20 million and available financial resources of at least Nu. 10 million.
  • Key personnel must include a project manager and installation lead with at least five years' experience, and a trainer with at least three years' relevant experience, supported by CVs.
  • The quoted price must be inclusive of all applicable taxes, including GST.
  • The bidder must hold a valid Bhutanese Trade Licence and valid Bhutanese Tax Clearance Certificate, along with a GST Registration Certificate.
  • The bid must be submitted by a single legal entity registered or incorporated in Bhutan with a trade licence permitting the supply and installation of scientific, electrical, telecommunications, or meteorological equipment. Joint ventures, consortia, or associations are not permitted. Foreign manufacturers may participate through an authorised Bhutanese bidder.
  • The bidder must have at least three (3) years of continuous trading experience in Bhutan.
  • The bidder must have completed at least two (2) similar contracts within the last five (5) years, including at least one contract involving commissioning and operator training.
  • The manufacturer must have at least five (5) years of experience in manufacturing radiosondes and upper-air sounding systems and must have completed at least five (5) relevant contracts, including three upper-air sounding systems, within the last five years.
  • A valid Manufacturer's Authorization Letter and scope coverage table must be submitted for all offered equipment.
  • The bidder must submit audited financial statements for the last two financial years, with an average annual turnover of at least Nu. 20 million and available financial resources of at least Nu. 10 million.
  • Key personnel must include a project manager and installation lead with at least five years' experience, and a trainer with at least three years' relevant experience, supported by CVs.
  • The quoted price must be inclusive of all applicable taxes, including GST.
 Amendment / Corrigendum No. :  4 
Amendment / Corrigendum Text : <p>CORRIGENDUM No. 4 AND ADDENDUM No. 2&nbsp;</p>
Field Name Old Value New Value
Document last selling date & time 19/09/2026 11:22 30/09/2026 11:30
Meeting Start Date & Time 08/09/2026 12:00 null
Meeting End Date & Time 13/09/2026 11:34 null
Eligibility of Consultant
  • The bidder must hold a valid Bhutanese Trade Licence and valid Bhutanese Tax Clearance Certificate, along with a GST Registration Certificate.
  • The bid must be submitted by a single legal entity registered or incorporated in Bhutan with a trade licence permitting the supply and installation of scientific, electrical, telecommunications, or meteorological equipment. Joint ventures, consortia, or associations are not permitted. Foreign manufacturers may participate through an authorised Bhutanese bidder.
  • The bidder must have at least three (3) years of continuous trading experience in Bhutan.
  • The bidder must have completed at least two (2) similar contracts within the last five (5) years, including at least one contract involving commissioning and operator training.
  • The manufacturer must have at least five (5) years of experience in manufacturing radiosondes and upper-air sounding systems and must have completed at least five (5) relevant contracts, including three upper-air sounding systems, within the last five years.
  • A valid Manufacturer's Authorization Letter and scope coverage table must be submitted for all offered equipment.
  • The bidder must submit audited financial statements for the last two financial years, with an average annual turnover of at least Nu. 20 million and available financial resources of at least Nu. 10 million.
  • Key personnel must include a project manager and installation lead with at least five years' experience, and a trainer with at least three years' relevant experience, supported by CVs.
  • The quoted price must be inclusive of all applicable taxes, including GST.
  • The bidder must hold a valid Bhutanese Trade Licence and valid Bhutanese Tax Clearance Certificate, along with a GST Registration Certificate.
  • The bid must be submitted by a single legal entity registered or incorporated in Bhutan with a trade licence permitting the supply and installation of scientific, electrical, telecommunications, or meteorological equipment. Joint ventures, consortia, or associations are not permitted. Foreign manufacturers may participate through an authorised Bhutanese bidder.
  • The bidder must have at least three (3) years of continuous trading experience in Bhutan.
  • The bidder must have completed at least two (2) similar contracts within the last five (5) years, including at least one contract involving commissioning and operator training.
  • The manufacturer must have at least five (5) years of experience in manufacturing radiosondes and upper-air sounding systems and must have completed at least five (5) relevant contracts, including three upper-air sounding systems, within the last five years.
  • A valid Manufacturer's Authorization Letter and scope coverage table must be submitted for all offered equipment.
  • The bidder must submit audited financial statements for the last two financial years, with an average annual turnover of at least Nu. 20 million and available financial resources of at least Nu. 10 million.
  • Key personnel must include a project manager and installation lead with at least five years' experience, and a trainer with at least three years' relevant experience, supported by CVs.
  • The quoted price must be inclusive of all applicable taxes, including GST.
Amendment / Corrigendum/ Addendum No. : 4
Sl. No. File Name File Description File Size
(in KB)
1 NCHM_PRO-01_2026-2027_083_Corrigendum4_Addendum2_Hydrogen_OEM.pdf CORRIGENDUM No. 4 AND ADDENDUM No. 2 206568
 Amendment / Corrigendum No. :  3 
Amendment / Corrigendum Text : <p>Bid Opening time changed</p>
Field Name Old Value New Value
Document last selling date & time 19/09/2026 11:22 30/09/2026 11:30
Meeting Start Date & Time 08/09/2026 12:00 null
Meeting End Date & Time 13/09/2026 11:34 null
Closing Date & Time 19/09/2026 11:30 30/09/2026 11:30
Opening Date & Time 19/09/2026 12:00 30/09/2026 12:00
Eligibility of Consultant
  • The bidder must hold a valid Bhutanese Trade Licence and valid Bhutanese Tax Clearance Certificate, along with a GST Registration Certificate.
  • The bid must be submitted by a single legal entity registered or incorporated in Bhutan with a trade licence permitting the supply and installation of scientific, electrical, telecommunications, or meteorological equipment. Joint ventures, consortia, or associations are not permitted. Foreign manufacturers may participate through an authorised Bhutanese bidder.
  • The bidder must have at least three (3) years of continuous trading experience in Bhutan.
  • The bidder must have completed at least two (2) similar contracts within the last five (5) years, including at least one contract involving commissioning and operator training.
  • The manufacturer must have at least five (5) years of experience in manufacturing radiosondes and upper-air sounding systems and must have completed at least five (5) relevant contracts, including three upper-air sounding systems, within the last five years.
  • A valid Manufacturer's Authorization Letter and scope coverage table must be submitted for all offered equipment.
  • The bidder must submit audited financial statements for the last two financial years, with an average annual turnover of at least Nu. 20 million and available financial resources of at least Nu. 10 million.
  • Key personnel must include a project manager and installation lead with at least five years' experience, and a trainer with at least three years' relevant experience, supported by CVs.
  • The quoted price must be inclusive of all applicable taxes, including GST.
  • The bidder must hold a valid Bhutanese Trade Licence and valid Bhutanese Tax Clearance Certificate, along with a GST Registration Certificate.
  • The bid must be submitted by a single legal entity registered or incorporated in Bhutan with a trade licence permitting the supply and installation of scientific, electrical, telecommunications, or meteorological equipment. Joint ventures, consortia, or associations are not permitted. Foreign manufacturers may participate through an authorised Bhutanese bidder.
  • The bidder must have at least three (3) years of continuous trading experience in Bhutan.
  • The bidder must have completed at least two (2) similar contracts within the last five (5) years, including at least one contract involving commissioning and operator training.
  • The manufacturer must have at least five (5) years of experience in manufacturing radiosondes and upper-air sounding systems and must have completed at least five (5) relevant contracts, including three upper-air sounding systems, within the last five years.
  • A valid Manufacturer's Authorization Letter and scope coverage table must be submitted for all offered equipment.
  • The bidder must submit audited financial statements for the last two financial years, with an average annual turnover of at least Nu. 20 million and available financial resources of at least Nu. 10 million.
  • Key personnel must include a project manager and installation lead with at least five years' experience, and a trainer with at least three years' relevant experience, supported by CVs.
  • The quoted price must be inclusive of all applicable taxes, including GST.
 Amendment / Corrigendum No. :  2 
Amendment / Corrigendum Text : <p>CORRIGENDUM No. 2 AND CONSOLIDATED ADDENDUM No. 1&nbsp;</p>
Field Name Old Value New Value
Document last selling date & time 19/09/2026 11:22 19/09/2026 11:30
Meeting Start Date & Time 08/09/2026 12:00 null
Meeting End Date & Time 13/09/2026 11:34 null
Closing Date & Time 19/09/2026 11:22 19/09/2026 11:30
Opening Date & Time 19/09/2026 11:52 19/09/2026 12:00
Eligibility of Consultant
  • The bidder must hold a valid Bhutanese Trade Licence and valid Bhutanese Tax Clearance Certificate, along with a GST Registration Certificate.
  • The bid must be submitted by a single legal entity registered or incorporated in Bhutan with a trade licence permitting the supply and installation of scientific, electrical, telecommunications, or meteorological equipment. Joint ventures, consortia, or associations are not permitted. Foreign manufacturers may participate through an authorised Bhutanese bidder.
  • The bidder must have at least three (3) years of continuous trading experience in Bhutan.
  • The bidder must have completed at least two (2) similar contracts within the last five (5) years, including at least one contract involving commissioning and operator training.
  • The manufacturer must have at least five (5) years of experience in manufacturing radiosondes and upper-air sounding systems and must have completed at least five (5) relevant contracts, including three upper-air sounding systems, within the last five years.
  • A valid Manufacturer's Authorization Letter and scope coverage table must be submitted for all offered equipment.
  • The bidder must submit audited financial statements for the last two financial years, with an average annual turnover of at least Nu. 20 million and available financial resources of at least Nu. 10 million.
  • Key personnel must include a project manager and installation lead with at least five years' experience, and a trainer with at least three years' relevant experience, supported by CVs.
  • The quoted price must be inclusive of all applicable taxes, including GST.
  • The bidder must hold a valid Bhutanese Trade Licence and valid Bhutanese Tax Clearance Certificate, along with a GST Registration Certificate.
  • The bid must be submitted by a single legal entity registered or incorporated in Bhutan with a trade licence permitting the supply and installation of scientific, electrical, telecommunications, or meteorological equipment. Joint ventures, consortia, or associations are not permitted. Foreign manufacturers may participate through an authorised Bhutanese bidder.
  • The bidder must have at least three (3) years of continuous trading experience in Bhutan.
  • The bidder must have completed at least two (2) similar contracts within the last five (5) years, including at least one contract involving commissioning and operator training.
  • The manufacturer must have at least five (5) years of experience in manufacturing radiosondes and upper-air sounding systems and must have completed at least five (5) relevant contracts, including three upper-air sounding systems, within the last five years.
  • A valid Manufacturer's Authorization Letter and scope coverage table must be submitted for all offered equipment.
  • The bidder must submit audited financial statements for the last two financial years, with an average annual turnover of at least Nu. 20 million and available financial resources of at least Nu. 10 million.
  • Key personnel must include a project manager and installation lead with at least five years' experience, and a trainer with at least three years' relevant experience, supported by CVs.
  • The quoted price must be inclusive of all applicable taxes, including GST.
Amendment / Corrigendum/ Addendum No. : 2
Sl. No. File Name File Description File Size
(in KB)
1 NCHM_PRO-01_2026-2027_083_Corrigendum2_ConsolidatedAddendum FINAL.docx_2_compressed.pdf CORRIGENDUM No. 2 AND CONSOLIDATED ADDENDUM No. 1 287524
 Amendment / Corrigendum No. :  1 
Amendment / Corrigendum Text : <p>The <strong>Pre-Bid Meeting</strong> will be held on <strong>Tuesday, 8th September 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM</strong> at the <strong>Mini Conference Hall, National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM), Thimphu</strong>.</p> <p>All interested bidders are requested to attend the meeting at the scheduled time.</p>
Field Name Old Value New Value
Meeting Start Date & Time 08/09/2026 12:00 null
Meeting End Date & Time 13/09/2026 11:34 null
Eligibility of Consultant
  • The bidder must hold a valid Bhutanese Trade Licence and valid Bhutanese Tax Clearance Certificate, along with a GST Registration Certificate.
  • The bid must be submitted by a single legal entity registered or incorporated in Bhutan with a trade licence permitting the supply and installation of scientific, electrical, telecommunications, or meteorological equipment. Joint ventures, consortia, or associations are not permitted. Foreign manufacturers may participate through an authorised Bhutanese bidder.
  • The bidder must have at least three (3) years of continuous trading experience in Bhutan.
  • The bidder must have completed at least two (2) similar contracts within the last five (5) years, including at least one contract involving commissioning and operator training.
  • The manufacturer must have at least five (5) years of experience in manufacturing radiosondes and upper-air sounding systems and must have completed at least five (5) relevant contracts, including three upper-air sounding systems, within the last five years.
  • A valid Manufacturer's Authorization Letter and scope coverage table must be submitted for all offered equipment.
  • The bidder must submit audited financial statements for the last two financial years, with an average annual turnover of at least Nu. 20 million and available financial resources of at least Nu. 10 million.
  • Key personnel must include a project manager and installation lead with at least five years' experience, and a trainer with at least three years' relevant experience, supported by CVs.
  • The quoted price must be inclusive of all applicable taxes, including GST.
  • The bidder must hold a valid Bhutanese Trade Licence and valid Bhutanese Tax Clearance Certificate, along with a GST Registration Certificate.
  • The bid must be submitted by a single legal entity registered or incorporated in Bhutan with a trade licence permitting the supply and installation of scientific, electrical, telecommunications, or meteorological equipment. Joint ventures, consortia, or associations are not permitted. Foreign manufacturers may participate through an authorised Bhutanese bidder.
  • The bidder must have at least three (3) years of continuous trading experience in Bhutan.
  • The bidder must have completed at least two (2) similar contracts within the last five (5) years, including at least one contract involving commissioning and operator training.
  • The manufacturer must have at least five (5) years of experience in manufacturing radiosondes and upper-air sounding systems and must have completed at least five (5) relevant contracts, including three upper-air sounding systems, within the last five years.
  • A valid Manufacturer's Authorization Letter and scope coverage table must be submitted for all offered equipment.
  • The bidder must submit audited financial statements for the last two financial years, with an average annual turnover of at least Nu. 20 million and available financial resources of at least Nu. 10 million.
  • Key personnel must include a project manager and installation lead with at least five years' experience, and a trainer with at least three years' relevant experience, supported by CVs.
  • The quoted price must be inclusive of all applicable taxes, including GST.