Technical specifications for the purchase of three Coffee Espresso Machines and two Coffee Grinders under IACO-ICO-GIZ project

Details

Context and justification of the work

The Inter-African Coffee Organisation (IACO) aims to transform the African coffee sector into “a modernized, competitive and sustainable coffee industry, which emphasizes quality and productivity, and which benefits all actors in the sector'.

Within the overarching vision of transforming the African coffee sector, IACO is partnering with the International Coffee Organization (ICO) in the development and implementation of the ICO’s Coffee Public Private Task Force (CPPTF). A pivotal focus area within this initiative is the enhancement of domestic coffee consumption in Africa.

In alignment with this objecti\ie, and under the project titled "Facilitating the Implementation of the Living Prosperous Income (LPI) Commitments," funded by GIZ, IACO is strategically planning the procurement of three coffee espresso machines and two coffee grinders. These resources are intended to provide substantial support to member countries in their respective endeavors to promote and boost domestic coffee consumption across the African continent.

The machines will have the following technical specifications

Coffee Machines

Model: 2 group

Quantity: 3 machines

Technical specifications

Specifications	2grp
Height (cm/in)	45,5 / 18
Width (cm/in)	69 / 28
Depth (cm/in)	56 / 22
Weight (kg/lbs)	51 / 112,4
Voltage (VAC)	200 single / 3 phase 220 single / 3 phase 380 3 phase
Wattage Elements	3600
Optional Wattage Elements	4600
Coffee boiler (L)	3,4
Steam boiler (L)	7

Coffee Grinders

Quantity: 2 grinders

Technical specifications:
Optimized grinder for the barista, Black or white

• 61 mm flat burrs that grind 18 grams of coffee in 10 seconds
• with a short Mazzer hopper that holds 1.3 lbs
• 18.25 inches tall

Others Specifications

The quotations for both the machines and grinders must not include taxes as IACO is exonerated from taxes.

The quotation must also show the guaranty period of the machines and the package service accompanying the machine (including installation, training)

Proforma Invoice Submission Deadline

The proforma invoice must be submitted by mail (electronic version) or a hard copy by hand in a sealed envelope addressed to: The Secretary General, Inter-African Coffee Organisation (IACO), lmmeuble CAISTAB, 3rd Floor, Plateau, Abidjan and [email protected]. No later than 3.00pm on July 15, 2024.

N.B: The invoice should also indicate the maximum period (days) of delivering the goods after receiving the notification of winning the tender.