Tenders published in Government Gazette No. 21,105 of 25th August 2023

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​National Book Council

Expression of Interest for the Setting-up and Dismantling of Stands for the Malta Book Festival 2023

Closing Date: Friday, 1st September, 2023, at noon CEST

This document is downloadable from (www.ktieb.org.mt).

1. Background information on the National Book Council

The National Book Council is a public association of publishers and writers that caters for the Maltese book industry with several important services whilst striving to encourage reading and promote the book as a medium of communication in all its formats. It represents writers and publishers in public fora and institutions in order to promote the interests of the book industry's stakeholders, organises the Malta Book Festival and the National Book Prize amongst other national as well as smaller scale events, administers Public Lending Rights, organises several literary contests and is also the local agent for ISBN and ISMN.

The National Book Council's markedly cultural mindset and multimedia approach enables it to work with different partners to achieve its goals. As an entity, it falls under the remit of the Ministry of Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation and has always been considered as part and parcel of the public educational infrastructure.

Subsidiary Legislation 327.580 establishing the National Book Council can be found (https://legislation.mt/eli/sl/605.12/eng).

2. Scope, Service and Duration

2.1 The scope of this EOI is to seek the services of a contracting company for the setting up and dismantling of stands for the Malta Book Festival 2023. The Contracting Company has to be in possession of all necessary required material, and preferably has experience in setting-up and dismantling of stands in previous major book events.

2.2 The place of acceptance of the services shall be the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre, Ta' Qali.

2.3 The period for the setting-up and dismantling of stands will be between 10th October and 24th October, 2023, as follows:

10th-16th October – setting up;

17th-22nd October – event (Tuesday 17th is opening night only);

Dismantling to start on Sunday evening after closing at 8.00 p.m.,  until 24th October.

2.4 No new tasks shall be allocated after the duration of service.

3. Terms of Reference

3.1 The assignments must be carried out according to the Terms of Reference of this EOI document.

3.2 Responsibilities:

3.2.1 The role of the contracting company is to set-up and dismantle forty-four (44) exhibitor stands with a total number of approximately one thousand six hundred and forty-one square meters (1641 sq.m.).

3.3 Quotations:

3.3.1 A quotation per square metre is required for stands with the following specifications (approximate total square metres: 1360):

23x Stand Category A – 6m x 4m footprint

The Stand Category A package includes the following items only:

Up to twenty-eight metres of shelving adjustable to client's requirements

One cashpoint counter with lockable space (D: 100cm, W: 50cm) and 2 stools

One display counter (D: 100cm, W: 100cm)

Three foldable chairs

Fascia with company name and logo

One 4-in-line 13 amp socket

Three 30 watt LED Light

Carpeting

3x Stand Category B – 9m x 4m footprint

The Stand Category B package includes the following items only:

Up to forty-four metres of shelving adjustable to client's requirements

One cashpoint counter with lockable space (D: 100cm, W: 50cm) and 2 stools

Two display counters  (D: 100cm, W: 100cm)

Four foldable chairs

Fascia with company name and logo

Two 4-in-line 13 amp socket

Four 30 watt LED Lights

Carpeting

7x Stand Category C – 12m x 4m footprint

The Stand Category C package includes the following items only:

Up to fifty-six metres of shelving adjustable to client's requirements

One cashpoint counter with lockable space (D: 100cm, W: 50cm) and 2 stools

Three display counters  (D: 100cm, W: 100cm)

Five foldable chairs

Fascia with company name and logo

Three 4-in-line 13 amp socket

Five 30 watt LED Lights

Carpeting

2x Stand Category D – 15m x 4m footprint

The Stand Category D package includes the following items only:

Up to fifty-six metres of shelving adjustable to client's requirements

One cashpoint counter with lockable space (D: 100cm, W: 50cm) and 2 stools

Four display counters  (D: 100cm, W: 100cm)

Five foldable chairs

Fascia with company name and logo

Three 4-in-line 13 amp socket

Six 30 watt LED Lights

Carpeting

3.3.2 A quotation per square metre is required for stands with the following specifications (approximate total square metres: 281)

3x Stand Category E – Custom stands – total footprint 272 sqm

The Stand Category E package is a package that may be tailored and customised according to an exhibitor's specific needs.

Custom Stands make use of own furniture and shelving as may be procured or ordered by the exhibitor. Under this package, the National Book Council provides the following standard items only:

Three 4-in-line 13 amp sockets

30 watt LED Lights (According to stand size)

Wall panelling

Carpeting

Fascia

5x Stand Category F – 1.5m x 2m (self-published authors)

The Stand Category F package only includes the use of one stand space for self-published authors only with no shelves, one small counter and a 90cm x 100cm customisable print.

1 x Custom Stand – 24m x 11m footprint

The Stand includes the following  only:

130 metres of shelving adjustable to client's requirements

One cashpoint counter with lockable space (D: 100cm, W: 50cm) and 2 stools

Four Display Counters (D: 100cm, W: 100cm)

Five foldable chairs

Fascia with company name and logo

Three 4-in-line 13 amp socket

Six 30 watt LED Lights

Carpeting

4.Submission of Interest

Submissions should follow the below guidelines:

4.1 Interested contracting companies which are eligible to apply are to indicate their interest by sending an email to (nationalbookcouncil@gov.mt), attaching a detailed quote and their portfolio, by not later than noon on Friday, 1st September, 2023, indicating the subject and reference of the EOI (Setting Up and Dismantling of Stands at the Malta Book Festival 2023 – EOI 1/2023).

4.2 Interest submitted by other means will not be considered.

​4.3 Submissions received after the closing time and date of this EOI will not be considered.

4.4 No liability will be accepted for rejection of late submissions or late submission of any missing documents. 

4.5 All submissions will be acknowledged and treated in strictest confidence.

5.Clarifications

5.1 The National Book Council will try its best endeavours to clarify matters within a very reasonable time. Those companies who are interested and would like to submit clarification requests to the National Book Council by sending an email to (nationalbookcouncil@gov.mt).

6. Timetable

7. Selection and Award Requirements

7.1 In order to be eligible for this EOI, interested contracting companies must provide evidence that they meet or exceed the criteria described above.

7.1.1 The interested contracting companies should provide valid certifications.

7.1.2 The bidding contracting companies must demonstrate experience in setting-up and dismantling of stands in previous major book events by means of submitting their portfolio of previous events.

7.1.3 Chosen contracting companies will be informed of the selection following the closure of the Expression of Interest.

8. Right of Refusal

The National Book Council reserves the right not to consider one or any of the submissions. The decision of the National Book Council will be final and binding on all participants.

25th August, 2023

MINISTRY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY, AND ENTERPRISE

Expression of Interest for the provision of food and/or drinks stalls during the Lejla fil-Park event

The Ministry for the Environment, Energy, and Enterprise notifies that it is receiving expressions of interest for the provision of food and/or drinks stalls during the 2nd edition of Lejla fil-Park event being held at the Park ta' San Klement, Ħaż-Żabbar, on Friday, 29th September, 2023, from 5.00 p.m. till 9.00 p.m.

Relevant documents and further specifications of the expression of interest may be downloaded from the Ministry's website (https://sustainability.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Expression-of-Interest_-lejla-fil-park.pdf).

Submissions are to be made only by email to (sustainabledevelopment@gov.mt).  

The closing date for submissions of this expression of interest is Monday, 4th September, 2023, at 10.00 a.m. Late submissions will not be considered.

25th August, 2023

CENTRAL PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLIES UNIT

The Managing Director (Sourcing and Supplies Management) for the Central Procurement and Supplies Unit within the Ministry for Health, notifies that submissions for the below listed ERU Competitive Calls will be received up to 10.00 a.m. on Monday, 28th August, 2023.

ERU Ref. ERU2108U23 – Medicinal

ERU Ref. ERU2108U23 – Devices

ERU Ref. ERU2108U23A

ERU Ref. ERU2108U23B

ERU Ref. ERU2108U23C

ERU Ref. ERU2108U23R

ERU Ref. ERU2208U23 – Medicinal

ERU Ref. ERU2208U23 – Devices

ERU Ref. ERU2208U23A

ERU Ref. ERU2208U23B

ERU Ref. ERU2208U23C

ERU Ref. ERU2208U23D

Emergency Response Unit (ERU) Competitive Calls can be downloaded from the CPSU website.

Submissions for this call for competition are to be submitted as per instructions given in the dossier.

25th August, 2023

CENTRAL PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLIES UNIT

The Managing Director (Sourcing and Supplies Management) for the Central Procurement and Supplies Unit within the Ministry for Health, notifies that submissions for the ERU Competitive Calls will be received up to 10.00 a.m. of Tuesday, 29th August, 2023.

ERU Ref. ERU2308U23 – Medicinal

ERU Ref. ERU2308U23 – Devices

ERU Ref. ERU2308U23A

ERU Ref. ERU2308U23B

Emergency Response Unit (ERU) Competitive Calls can be downloaded from the CPSU website.

Submissions for this call for competition are to be submitted as per instructions given in the dossier.

25th August, 2023

CENTRAL PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLIES UNIT

The Managing Director (Procurement and Supplies), Ministry for Health, notifies that:

Electronic tenders in respect of the following notice will be received till 9.30 a.m. of Tuesday, 12th September, 2023. Tenders are to be submitted ONLY online on (www.etenders.gov.mt) for:

CFT 021-4050/23. Supply of human recombinant PTH 50mcg powder and solvent for solution for injection

Electronic tenders in respect of the following notices will be received till 9.30 a.m. of Friday, 15th September, 2023. Tenders are to be submitted ONLY online on (www.etenders.gov.mt) for:

CFT 021-4045/23. Supply of Ondansetron 4mg/5ml syrup

CFT 021-4046/23. Supply of human coagulation factor 13

CFT 021-4047/23. Supply of Desmopressin acetate 4 microgram/ml injection

CFT 020-4048/23. Supply of protective paste for use on and around stomas

CFT 020-4049/23. Supply of Haemostatic Matrix

CFT 021-4051/23. Supply of Mitomycin C 20mg injections

CFT 021-4052/23. Supply of Insulin Glargine injections

CFT 021-4053/23. Supply of Donepezil Hydrochloride 10 mg

CFT 009-4054/23. Supply and delivery of ultrasound/ interferential combo electrotherapy units with reduced environmental impact

CFT 009-4055/23. Supply and delivery of continuous and pulsed shortwave diathermy units with reduced environmental impact

CFT 026-4056/23. Procurement of Property – Leasing of Premises Ħaż-Żebbuġ (Malta) to House a Community Clinic for the Primary Healthcare within the Ministry for Health

CFT 021-4057/23. Supply of Haloperidol oral solution

CFT 021-4058/23. Supply of Pentostatin (deoxycoformycin) 10mg vials

CFT 021-4059/23. Supply of Goserelin 10.8mg implant injection

CFT 021-4060/23. Supply of Pyridostigmine Bromide 60mg tablets 

CFT 021-4061/23. Supply of Orphenadrine Hydrochloride

CFT 021-4062/23. Supply of Cholera vaccine

CFT 021-4063/23. Supply of Lidocaine 1% with adrenaline injections

CFT 021-4064/23. Supply of Mivacurium injections

CFT 020-4065/23. Supply of Sodium Dichloroisocyanurate granules

These tender documents are free of charge. 

Tender documents are only obtainable from the Electronic Public Procurement System (www.etenders. gov.mt). Registration is required in order to make use of this website. Maltese economic operators need to be in possession of their organisation eID in order to access this website. More information is available from the FAQ section of the same website.

The public may attend during the opening and scheduling of tenders at the times and dates specified above.

25th August, 2023

Kottonera Foundation

Kottonera Foundation – KF01/2023

The Chairman, Kottonera Foundation, notifies that tenders will be received till noon of Wednesday, 6th September, 2023.

Administration of food stalls within the Dock 1 area during Dock Music.

All tenders must be received by the date and time indicated and deposited in the tender box at the Kottonera Foundation's premises at 24, Triq il-Vitorja, Senglea ISL 1166.

Tender documents can be collected free of charge from Kottonera Foundation's premises at 24, Triq il-Vitorja, Senglea ISL 1166, or downloaded from (https://www.kottonera.mt/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Food-Concession-Document-2023.pdf).

25th August, 2023

Kottonera Foundation

Kottonera Foundation – KF02/2023

The Chairman, Kottonera Foundation, notifies that tenders will be received till noon of Wednesday, 6th September, 2023.

Administration of drinks stalls within the Dock 1 area during Dock Music.

All tenders must be received by the date and time indicated and deposited in the tender box at the Kottonera Foundation's premises at 24, Triq il-Vitorja, Senglea ISL 1166.

Tender documents can be collected free of charge from Kottonera Foundation's premises at 24, Triq il-Vitorja, Senglea ISL 1166, or downloaded from (https://www.kottonera.mt/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Drinks-Concession-Document-2023.pdf).

25th August, 2023

ĦAL LIJA LOCAL COUNCIL

The Ħal Lija Local Council notifies that:

Tenders will be received at the Ħal Lija Local Council through ePPS, up to 9.30 a.m. on Monday, 25th September, 2023, for:

Advt No. LLC T 02/2023. Service tender for the provision of energy efficient lighting equipment and maintenance of street lighting for the Ħal Lija Local Council.

Tender documents are free of charge and may be downloaded from the ePPS (www.etenders.gov.mt).

Any clarifications or addenda to the quotation document will be available to view and download from this same website.

The Local Council reserves the right to refuse any offer, even the most advantageous.

25th August, 2023

BIRKIRKARA LOCAL COUNCIL

The Birkirkara Local Council notifies that:

Tenders will be received at the Birkirkara Local Council through ePPS, up to noon on Monday, 25th September, 2023, for:

Advt No. BLC/006/2023. Service of an it consultant at the Birkirkara Local Council.

Tender documents are free of charge and are to be viewed/downloaded and submitted ONLY through the etenders website (www.etenders.gov.mt​).

Any clarifications or addenda to the tender document will be uploaded and available to view and download from this same website.

 The Local Council reserves the right to refuse any offer, even the most advantageous.

25th August, 2023​