Metrology equipment in Temperature&Humidity, Force and Air Speed fields

MSME Competitiveness Project

Published: Apr 17, 2026

Updated: May 21, 2026

Source: world_bank

About This Opportunity

Invitation for Bids | Project: MSME Competitiveness Project | Method: Request for Bids | Ref: MD-CEP-531516-GO-RFB

This is a supplies contract in the education and training, governance and public administration and finance and banking sectors. Located in Moldova, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before May 29, 2026.

Published through WB - World Bank, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for the supply of goods in the education and training sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Project: MSME Competitiveness Project

Specific Procurement Notice

Request for Bids

Goods

(Two-Envelope Bidding Process)

Country: Republic of Moldova

Name of Project: MSME Competitiveness Project

Contract Title: Procurement of NQI Metrology equipment in Temperature and Humidity, Force and Air Speed fields ( 6 Lots )

Loan No. IBRD 9423-MD Credit No. IDA 7174-MD

RFB Reference No.: MD-CEP-531516-GO-RFB

The Republic of Moldova has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the MSME Competitiveness Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contracts for Procurement of equipment for the National Metrology Institute.
The Public Institution “Project Implementation Unit of the World Bank Competitiveness Enhancement Project” now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the supply of equipment for the National Metrology Institute, grouped into six (6) lots, as presented below:
1. 1. 1. Lot 1: Procurement of Equipment for the Modernization of the Existing National Temperature Standard;
    2. Lot 2: Procurement of Equipment for the National Moisture Standard for Solids and Grains;
    3. Lot 3: Procurement of Equipment for the Modernization of the National Gas Humidity Standard;
    4. Lot 4: Procurement of Equipment for Air Speed standard;
    5. Lot 5: Procurement of Force Standard Machines;
    6. Lot 6: Procurement of Force Transducers.
Bidders may Bid for one or several lots, as further defined in the request for bids document. Bids for each lot must be complete. Evaluation of bids will be done on a per-lot basis. Bidders wishing to offer discounts, in case they are awarded more than one contract will be allowed to do so, provided those discounts are included in the Letter of Bid.
Bidding will be conducted through international competitive procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” dated September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations.
Bids will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation process set out in the bidding documents. The following weightings shall apply for Rated Criteria (including technical and non-price factors): 40 % and for Bid cost: 60 %.
Interested eligible Proposers may obtain further information from the Public Institution “Project Implementation Unit of the World Bank Competitiveness Enhancement Project” acting as Project Implementation Unit of the World Bank MSME Competitiveness Project, e-mail: piu@mded.gov.md and inspect the request for bidding document during office hours 09:00 to 17:00 at the address given below.
The bidding document in English may be obtained by interested Bidders free of charge upon the submission of a written application to the address below. The document will be sent by e-mail.
Bids must be delivered to the address below before May 29, 2026, 14:00 local time. Electronic Bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. The outer Bid envelopes marked “Original Bid”, and the inner envelopes marked “Technical Part” will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend, at the address below on May 29, 2026, 14:00 local time. All envelopes marked “Second Envelope: Financial Part” shall remain unopened and will be held in safe custody of the Purchaser until the second public opening.
All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid-Securing Declaration.
Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document.
The address referred to above is:

Attention: Mr. Aureliu CASIAN, PIU Executive Director

Public Institution “Project Implementation Unit of the World Bank Competitiveness Enhancement Project” acting as Project Implementation Unit of the World Bank MSME Competitiveness Project

180, Stefan cel Mare, office 815, MD-2004, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova

Tel: (+373 22) 296 723

E-mail: piu@mded.gov.md

Web site: http://uipac.md

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on April 17, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00439415. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About MSME Competitiveness Project

MSME Competitiveness Project has issued 21 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 5 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Transport & Logistics, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Moldova. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: May 13, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Education & Training 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 Moldova. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00439415 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is May 29, 2026. You have 7 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by MSME Competitiveness Project in Moldova. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.