Ministry of Education has announced for a supplier to provide them with 500 digital IR thermometers, as schools in the Maldives head towards a new normal.

The Ministry noted that this was among the safety measures being taken before schools re-open.

Only SME's registered at the Ministry of Economic Development will be able to bid for the project. Bidders can register for the project through https://bit.ly/2Y3cevP.

MVR 10,000 is required as a project bid security, which is valid until 30 days from the opening of bidding.

Opening of bidding and submissions will be held on June 15, at the Ministry of Education.

The Ministry had previously stated that they were preparing well for the re-opening of schools, including organizing arrangements for physical distancing and temperature checking of students.