Jhpiego Corporation, a global health affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of Dell Pro 14" laptops and laptop bags to its office in Lusaka, Zambia. The organization works to improve maternal and child health outcomes in Zambia and requires the equipment to support its operations. Interested suppliers can submit their proposals until October 26, 2026.
The request for proposal, published on October 7, 2026, outlines the specifications for the required equipment, including 74 Dell Pro 14" Plus laptops with Intel Ultra 5 Processor, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD, as well as 74 Dell Pro 14-16 Premium EcoLoop Backpacks. The successful bidder will be expected to deliver the equipment within an agreed-upon period and provide a three-year extended warranty.
To be eligible, bidders must submit a technical proposal outlining their products, delivery period, and availability, as well as a financial proposal with detailed payment terms and budget. They must also provide evidence of financial capacity to execute the contract, a valid company registration certificate, and a tax clearance certificate from the Zambia Revenue Authority.
The evaluation criteria for the bids include technical capability, manufacturer authorization, and product compliance. Suppliers must demonstrate their ability to provide after-sales support, availability of technical support personnel, and capacity to deliver within the required timelines. They must also provide evidence that the equipment is sourced through authorized distribution channels and is genuine.
Jhpiego will assess the bids based on the evaluation criteria and may request references from shortlisted bidders. The organization reserves the right to reject proposals and bears no responsibility for any costs of preparing any proposal. All questions from bidders will be aggregated, answered, and sent to all bidders on October 12, 2026.
The scheduled timeline for the request for proposal process includes publication of the RFP from October 7, 2026, to October 26, 2026, with bidder questions due on October 12, 2026, and proposals due on October 26, 2026. The expected start date for the contract is upon signing of the Purchase Order.
Interested suppliers can direct questions to [email protected] and should submit their proposals in accordance with the guidelines outlined in the request for proposal. The contract will be awarded based on the most competitive price and the ability of the supplier to meet the requirements outlined in the Scope of Work.
Key points
- * Proposals are due on October 26, 2026. * Bidders must provide evidence of financial capacity to execute the contract. * The contract will be awarded based on the most competitive price and the ability of the supplier to meet the requirements outlined in the Scope of Work.
