1. Company Overview

Zipline Rwanda Ltd. is a global leader in autonomous logistics, delivering innovative solutions to improve access to healthcare, consumer products, and food. Operating across multiple countries, Zipline is committed to reducing emissions, expanding economic opportunities, and enhancing life-saving logistics services.

To enhance its operational efficiency, Zipline Rwanda Ltd. invites qualified suppliers and service providers to express interest in prequalification for the supply of goods and services for the period 2025-2028.

2. Purpose

The prequalification process aims to establish a vetted pool of suppliers and service providers who can partner with Zipline Rwanda Ltd. to ensure the highest quality standards while achieving competitive pricing and sustainable procurement.

3. Scope of Prequalification

SECTION I: CATEGORIES

Zipline Rwanda Ltd. seeks to prequalify supplier for the following category:

Category B: Provision of Services

SECTION II: INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPONDENTS

Scope of pre-qualification

This covers prequalification of suppliers for the supply of goods and provision of services. It is expected that prequalification applications will be submitted to be received by Zipline Rwanda no later than Sunday, 23^rd February 2025.

The prequalification period is from 1^st March 2025 to 31^st March 2028 on an “as-and-when” required basis.

Submission of Application

1. Interested suppliers legally eligible to implement the various service provisions in Rwanda are requested to submit their proposals as well as their telephone and email contact information.
2. Submissions must be in English and typed, with a complete set of appendices/attachments as applicable. All pages must be numbered and include the category reference on the cover page, and the name of the organization at the bottom of each page.
3. The duly signed proposals will be accepted as a soft copy through the procurement email bids@flyzipline.com with the subject line “Prequalification of (preferred category)” to —------------ not later than Sunday, 23^rd February 2025.
4. The category description must be clearly indicated in the subject line.
5. Applicants are encouraged to ensure their application packages are duly completed and attached in one single email with the subject on the email well defined. Any email with undefined subject as directed above will not be considered.
6. All inquiries and requests for information regarding this EOI must be submitted by email to bids@flyzipline.comno later than 14th February 2025.
7. Proposals received after the submission deadline will not be considered. Applicants are responsible to ensure their proposals are submitted according to the instructions stated herein
8. Previous suppliers in the listed categories must re-apply if they wish to be retained.
9. Vendors may be invited to make a presentation to the evaluation committee before the final selection.
10. Failure to provide information that is essential for effective evaluation of the applicant’s qualifications or to provide timely clarification or substantiation of the information supplied may result in the applicant’s disqualification.
11. Zipline Rwanda retains the right to terminate this EOI or modify the requirements upon notification to the Offerors.
12. Zipline Rwanda also reserves the right to accept or reject any application either in part or wholly and is not bound to give reasons whatsoever for its decision.
13. The applicant shall bear all costs associated with the preparation and submission of their proposals. Zipline Rwanda will not compensate applicants for their preparation of responses to this supplier request regardless of the conduct or outcome of the solicitation

NOTE:

Companies interested in applying for more than one category will be required to submit separate proposals via email where the subject matter of the email clearly identifies the category of application. Application to multiple categories is allowed strictly for companies that have these additions covered on their RDB certificate and are allowed by Rwanda’s Laws to do such businesses. Failure to comply will lead to disqualification on all categories applied for.