Plan International Liberia, acting as the Principal Recipient under the Global Fund grant, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the National Diagnostics Division (NDD), is seeking qualified firms to develop, deploy, and support a National Electronic Laboratory Information System (e-LIS). This system will serve to integrate laboratory operations, enhance data management, and ensure timely diagnostics and reporting across Liberia’s laboratory network.
Objectives of the Assignment
The selected firm shall be responsible for delivering a user-friendly, scalable, and interoperable e-LIS platform that supports sample management, integration with DHIS2 and other health information systems, automated data reporting, and laboratory performance monitoring.
Key objectives include:
- Develop and deploy a comprehensive e-LIS solution.
- Provide interim digital solutions for lower-tier labs.
- Ensure interoperability with national systems.
- Build local capacity for sustainability and ongoing support.
Refer to Annex A – Terms of Reference (ToR) for full details.
Overview
As part of a competitive process for services, successful Bidder(s) will be expected to enter into a formal contract with our organization. Plan International reserves the right not to award a contract as a result of this Invitation to Tender, or to award to multiple successful Bidders.
Instructions to Bidders
These instructions are designed to ensure that all Bidders are given equal and fair consideration. It is the Bidders’ responsibility to ensure their offer is complete and that they provide all the necessary information asked for in the format specified, or risk their offer being rejected. Further details can be found in this, ‘Submission Checklist.’
Women-owned businesses and companies actively engaged or advancing gender equality and women empowerment in the workplace are especially encouraged to apply.
Documents comprising this Tender are as follows: ITT Pack_eLIS13.08.2025
- ANNEX A – Terms of Reference
- ANNEX B – Technical Questions
- ANNEX C – Financial proposal template
- ANNEX D – Supplier Questionnaire
- ANNEX E – Non-Staff Code of Conduct
Bidders are required to submit their proposals inclusive of all Proposal Submission Requirements either:
- In hard copy: in a sealed envelope and dropped into the box situated on the Ground Floor of Plan International Liberia Country Office
OR
- Electronically: via email to procurementinfo@plan-international.org with the subject line: “ITT for eLIS Liberia – [Firm Name]”. All files must be in PDF format. If the file size exceeds 10MB, bidders are advised to share download links from secure cloud storage.
Deadline for submission: 17.30 (GMT) Monday 15th September 2025