Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Kavre

Tender Notice for Procurement of Logistic Support

Date of Publication: 18th October 2016

The Himalayan Cryosphere, Climate and Disaster Research Center (HiCCDRC), Kathmandu University (KU) want to procure a logistic support from a VAT registered trekking agency for a field research team of 10 members to Yala Glacier, Langtang Valley, Rasuwa district, Nepal with the following details:

1. Field duration: 10 to 24 November 2016 (15 days)

2. Number of members: 10

3. Logistic support includes: Transportation, food, lodge, camping on glacier base camp, Sherpas and guides, porters to carry personal gears and scientific equipment. We also need additional porters for extra 300 kgs of scientific equipment. The trekking agency should also take responsibility of emergency evacuation if necessary, by helicopter with additional charge.

Tender form can be purchased from Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel at Rs.1000 (Non-refundable).Sealed bidding documents must be submitted in the Administrative Office of KU in Dhulikhel by 27th October 2016. Eligible and experienced trekking agencies that have already carried out such research expeditions on Yala Glacier are requested to submit their logistic support cost per person per day and cost of additional porters for extra carrying weight of equipment of about 300 kgs. If number of field members or field duration changes, the total cost will be calculated based on the quoted cost of per person per day. Kathmandu University reserves the right to accept and reject any or all the bids without assigning reasons, whatsoever.  [For more detail .......]

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Kathmandu University