Purchase of Calibration Equipment for Black Carbon Monitors (Aethalometers).

Arab Republic of Egypt Air Pollution and Climate Change Management Project in Greater Cairo Financed by a loan from the World Bank for Reconstruction and Development - Environmental Affairs Agency / Ministry of Environment Request for Quotations (RFQ) Request for Quotations No.: 533646 Contract No.: (Ref. No.: EG-EEAA-546604-GO-RFQ) Loan No.: 91660 Project No.: Project ID: P172548 Request for Quotation Issuance Date: May 4, 2026 1. Introduction : 1. The Egyptian government, represented by the Ministry of Environment, has obtained funding from the World Bank for the national project "Air Pollution and Climate Change Management in Greater Cairo" to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve sustainable development goals, including reducing air pollution and combating climate change. The main objective of this project is to reduce air emissions from vital sectors to improve air quality in Greater Cairo, and reduce carbon dioxide and short-lived climate pollutants (SLCP), which include "black carbon" and methane. The project consists of five components with the aim of reducing air pollutants and greenhouse gases from open burning of solid waste and vehicle emissions. The project is being implemented in the geographical area of ​​Greater Cairo, which covers Cairo Governorate and urban areas in Giza Governorate and Qalyubia Governorate. 2. The project management invites your company to submit a quotation for the purchase of calibration equipment for Black Carbon Aethalometers (12 Units of Reference Flowmeters + 12 Units of Neutral Density (ND) Optical Standard Kits (for the Aerosol-Magie Scientific AE33 Aethalometer), according to the technical specifications contained in the technical appendix. 3. A price quote must be submitted for the items included in this invitation. The price quotes will be evaluated, and the contract will be awarded to the company that offers the lowest evaluated price and the best terms for the total offer. 4. Please be aware that GCCC reserves t