Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining- MODULE B: Clean Analytical Laboratory
About This Opportunity
UNDP - Request for quotation
This is a supplies contract in the environment and climate, energy and power, architecture and engineering, mining and extractives and construction and civil works sectors, with a focus on Rural Electrification. Located in Suriname, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 12, 2026.
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Description
Agency: UNDP | Reference: UNDP-SUR-00183 | Type: Request for quotation
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invites qualified manufacturers and equipment integrators to submit quotations for the design, fabrication, structural integration, and preparation for export of a state-of-the-artmodular, containerized clean analytical laboratory system (Module B: Clean Analytical Laboratory).
This procurement is a core component of theGEF GOLD+: Advancing Formalization and Mercury-Free Gold in Surinameproject.
Engineered to operate under off-grid, tropical field conditions, this facility must feature a structurally isolated dual room layout comprising a high-dust "Dirty Room" and a climate controlled "Clean Room" capable of executing precise manual batch sample preparation, gravity recoverable gold (GRG) profiling, and pyrometallurgical flux-smelting without the use of mercury.
Additionally, the system must be delivered with pre-installed mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic infrastructure to guarantee seamless, future "plug-and-play" integration of Phase 2 analytical chemistry systems (Atomic Absorption Spectrometer and Fire Assay).A meeting prior to the submission of proposals will be held (pre-bid conference):Time and time zone:10:30 AM EDT (New York Time) / 11:30 AM SRT (Suriname Time)Date:05 August 2026Venue:Microsoft Teams meetingJoin:https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/359941153969595?p=MOqeVZ16ZO1zLNz5M0Meeting ID: 359 941 153 969 595Passcode: uY39eq2UThe focal point for the arrangement is: Regional Hub for LAC Procurement UnitE-mail: procurement.rblac.regionalhub@undp.orgAttendance is not mandatory; however, it is strongly recommended.The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invites qualified manufacturers and equipment integrators to submit quotations for the turnkey engineering, procurement, fabrication, testing, and commissioning of a modular, containerized clean analytical and refining laboratory (Module B: Clean Analytical Laboratory).
This procurement is a core scientific component of theGEF GOLD+: Advancing Formalization and Mercury-Free Gold in Surinameproject.
Engineered to operate under remote, off-grid, tropical field conditions, the system must be housed within a single, thermally insulated (R-13) 20-foot High Cube shipping container partitioned into a "Dirty/Prep Room" (for primary crushing, disk pulverizing, drying, and wet sieving) and a climate-controlled "Clean Room" (for 0.0001g micro-weighing on anti-vibration tables, digital microscopy, and mercury-free direct smelting).
The turnkey scope covers detailed 3D CAD spatial design (guaranteeing a 15% physical clearance margin), integrated utility manifolds, 3 kVA pure sine-wave UPS protection, Phase 2 analytical readiness (AAS and muffle furnace pre-installations), Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), delivery CIF Paramaribo, Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) at the Tibiti pilot site, and hands-on local operator training.Interested suppliers must submit their offer directly in the system as instructed in the solicitation document, following the instructions in the available user guide.In case you have never registered before, you can register a profile using the registration link shared via the procurement notice and following the instructions in guides available in the UNDP website:https://www.undp.org/procurement/business/resources-for-bidders.Do not create a new profile if you already have one.
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Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace and was originally published on July 29, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
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Frequently asked questions about this tender
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is August 12, 2026. You have 12 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by UNDP in Suriname. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Supplies contract in the Environment & Climate sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Suriname. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
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