The Government of the Virgin Islands (GoVI or the “Purchaser”) acting through the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs & Sports (MEYAS) invites tenders for supplying Cleaning Supplies for Public Primary and Secondary Schools for 2025 - 2026 Academic Year, located at Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands. (Hereinafter referred to as the “Goods”). 

Tenders are sought on a competitive basis and all prices are subjected to detailed scrutiny. The tender, as well as all correspondences and documents relating to the tender between the Tenderer and GOVI, shall be in the English language. Supporting documents and printed literature provided by the Tenderer may be in another language but they must be accompanied by an accurate translation of the relevant passages in the English language, in which case, for the purposes of interpretation of the tender, the translation shall govern. 

GOVI, therefore, invites eligible tenderers to respond to this Request for Quotation (RFQ) and submit tenders for supplying School Supplies for Public Primary Schools for 2025-2026 Academic Year. The Goods are intended to ensure that the schools are cleaned to maintain a healthy and safe learning environment by minimising the spread of germs and bacteria; and by promoting overall hygiene. As a part of this procurement process, you are required to visit the site in good time to allow you to assess the existing conditions, the requirements of the Works, and determine the equipment, materials, and labour required to complete the Works.

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) provides the general requirements for the Goods from which a tender should be prepared. RFQ – Cleaning Supplies for Public Primary and Secondary Schools for 2025 -2026 Academic Year. Submission of Tenders. The Tenderer should read these instructions carefully before completing the tender documentation. 

Tenders must be submitted to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs & Sports at the following address: 

Permanent Secretary Ministry of Education, 

Youth Affairs & Sports 2nd Floor E.A Creque Building 

Main Street Road Town, 

Tortola BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS 

Tenderers must submit one (1) original copy and two (2) additional copies of the complete tender package, including appendices and supporting literature in one envelope clearly marked with the reference “Cleaning Supplies for Public Primary and Secondary Schools for 2025-2026 Academic Year”. The original tender and copies must be clearly marked accordingly, and all information must be legible. Tenders must be submitted no later than 31st July, 2025 at 10:00a.m local time. Tenders received after this date and time will be rejected and not be considered.

Photo 1: RFQ for Cleaning Supplies for Primary and Secondary School Flyer.

(Photo credit: GIS)