Reusable Pads Production

Oxfam in Lebanon

ToR - February 2023 – Reusable Pads

under the Project ‘’ Equipping Water Pumping Stations with Solar Systems in the water deprived areas of Bakhaoun and Harf Es Siyad in Donnieh and Daraiya in Chouf”

funded by The Lebanon Humanitarian Fund (LHF)

Introduction

Oxfam is a global movement of people, working together to end the injustice of poverty through campaigning and responding to the needs of the poor. Oxfam has been working in Lebanon since 1993. We provide humanitarian assistance to vulnerable people affected by conflict, and we promote economic justice and good governance, and women’s rights. Oxfam also works with local partners to contribute to the protection and empowerment of marginalized women and men.  

Description

As a part of an intervention to ensure the supply of clean water to Bakhoun in the north of Lebanon, Oxfam plans on distributing around 4730 Reusable pad kits in both the north of Lebanon (Al donnieh) and Al Chouf (Daraya) for young girls and women, all while implementing educational and awareness activities. with the goal of mainstreaming Proper menstrual Hygiene management and personal hygiene.

Objective

Oxfam is looking for a service provider to supply 4730 reusable pad kits to the designated areas (Bakhoun, Daraya).

Specifications

Each pack must contain 6 pads: 2 small, 2 Medium, and 2 large.

The type of fabric used in every layer must be stated in the proposal.

Samples of all 3 sizes must be submitted for technical review.

Product shall consist of a top sheet, middle absorbent core consisting of cotton, polyester and other absorbent fabrics and a leak proof layer consisting of typically, polyurethane laminate (PUL) at the bottom. Top sheet shall be the high absorbance layer and shall be fluid transporting to the below absorbent core.

Product shall have securement mechanisms such as plastic buttons or similar for the wings to firmly attach the product to underwear to prevent dislocation while use.

Product shall be capable of being soaked and washed thoroughly in water up to 60 deg C using soap/laundry detergent. After washing with soap, they shall be able to be dried well for reuse.

Wear Time: Shall be able to wear for 4-6 hours.

Durability:

The product shall be able to withstand 60 washes minimum during hand/machine wash.

Sizes:

Small: length 180 mm to 220mm and width 60mm–100mm excluding wings

Medium: length 220mm to 260mm and width 60mm–100mm excluding wings.

Large: length 260mm to 300mm and width 60mm–100 mm excluding wings.

Absorbency:

Small: Shall be able to handle normal flow. Absorbency shall be 15 ml minimum for a colored water or test fluid when poured on to the center of the napkin (at the rate of 15 ml per minute) and it shall not show up at the bottom or sides of the sanitary napkin under pressure.

Medium: Shall be able to handle moderate to heavy flow. Absorbency shall be 20 ml minimum for a colored water or test fluid when poured on to the center of the napkin (at the rate of 15 ml per minute) and it shall not show up at the bottom or sides of the sanitary napkin under pressure.

Large: Shall be able to handle moderate to heavy flow. Absorbency shall be 30 ml minimum for a colored water or test fluid when poured on to the center of the napkin (at the rate of 15 ml per minute) and it shall not show up at the bottom or sides of the sanitary napkin under pressure.

Modality the total quantity of 4730 kits maybe subjected to change, Oxfam holds the right to change the originally requested quantity.

Interested Suppliers should send their financial proposal/quotations to [email protected]