Request for Proposals for African Regional RDT Suppliers

This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) aimed at African Regional RDT Suppliers, focusing on enabling the regional supply of diagnostic tests in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The RFP outlines the background of inequitable access to health technologies, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and identifies the concentration of manufacturing capacity as a significant barrier. It emphasizes the need for distributed, sustainable diagnostic manufacturing to meet local demand and highlights various initiatives by organizations like FIND and Unitaid to support this goal. The document details the specific objectives of the RFP, which include supporting RDT manufacturers in Africa to develop and commercialize high-quality, cost-competitive rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs). It also describes the scope of proposals sought, including manufacturing, marketing, and sales capabilities, and outlines the funding awards available for successful applicants. The RFP aims to strengthen the RDT value chain in Africa and contribute to Universal Health Coverage and Pandemic Preparedness.