NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
SAMONDA, SANGO/U.I ROAD, P.O.BOX 9764, U.I POST OFFICE, IBADAN, OYO STATE
INVITATION TO TENDER AND EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR EXECUTION OF 2024 CAPITAL PROJECTS
1. INTRODUCTION
The Nigerian Institute of Science, laboratory Technology (NISLT) Samonda, Ibadan, a parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Science. Technology and Innovation is desirous to undertake tender exercise for the 2024 Capital projects. The Institute hereby invites interested and competent Contractors/suppliers to submit bid for the following projects.
2. SCOPE OF WORK
| WORKS | |
| A1 | Local construction of chemical resistance benches and stools with provision of Physics Laboratory Equipment renewable energy to international Junior science Olympaid (IJSO) laboratory |
| A2 | Rehabilitation of National Headquarters in Ibadan and Abuja offices with provision of renewable energy to 5 Directorate offices as well as Drainage construction at Ibadan office |
| A3 | Completion of 1000 capacity conference hall at Abuja |
| A4 | Provision and installation of indoor solar lights for less privileged communities in selected areas of Oyo State 2 |
| A5 | Provision and installation of integrated solar powered streetlight in Ibadan North Federal Constituency |
| A6 | Provision and installation of All-in- solar streetlights at various locations in Ibadan, Oyo State |
| A7 | Completion of ongoing rehabilitation and beautification of roads leading to the palace of Olubadan in Ibadan, Oyo State |
| A8 | Installation of All in one solar street lights in Guma Local Government of Benue State |
| GOODS | |
| B1 | Supply of solar street light in Yola, Adamawa State |
| B2 | Supply of solar street light in Ayere, Kabba/Bunu, Ijumu Federal Constituency, Kogi State |
| B3 | Supply of Mining equipment for Artenal Minners in Kogi State |
| CONSULTANCY SERVICES
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST |
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| C1 | Consultancy services for A2, A3 and A7 |
| C2 | Institute’s professional short-term trainings, workshops and examinations |
3. GENERAL REQUIREMENT FOR QUALIFICATION/ELIGIBILITY
Prospective bidders should submit the following documents:
a) Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation issued by Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Forms CAC 1.1 or CAC 2 and CAC7 or business name is also acceptable for services;
b) Evidence of Company’s Income Tax Clearance Certificates (or personal Income Tax Clearance Certificates for all partners) for the last three (3) years valid till 31st December 2024;
c) Evidence of Pension Clearance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2024 (this requirement is only applicable to bidders whose number of staff is 15 and above).
d) Evidence of Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2024 (this requirement is only applicable to bidders whose number of staff is 5 and above or the bidder’s annual turnover is N50m and above);
e) Evidence of current Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2024;
f) Evidence of Registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers by submission of Interim Registration Report (IRR) expiring on 31/12/2024 or valid Certificate issued by BPP;
g) Sworn affidavit
• disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committees of the Nigerian Institute of Science and Laboratory Technology or Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) is a former or present Director, shareholder or has any pecuniary interest in the bidder and to confirm that all information presented in its bid are true and correct in all particulars;
• That no director has been convicted in any county for any criminal offence relating to fraud impropriety or criminal misrepresentation of falsification of facts relating to any matter.
• That the company is not in receivership, the subject of any form or bankruptcy proceedings of the subject of any form of winding up petition or proceeding
• That the company does not have existing loan or financial liability with a bank, other financial institutions of third party that is classified as doubtful, non-performance, bad or whose repayment portion has been outstanding for the last four (4) months.
h) Company’s Audited Accounts for the last three years (2021, 2022 & 2023);
i) Reference letter from a reputable commercial bank indicating willingness to provide credit facility for the execution of the project when needed;
j) Company’s profile with the curriculum Vitae of key staff to be deployed for the project, including copies of their academic/professional qualifications such as COREN, QSDRBN, ARCON, CORBON etc;
k) Verifiable documentary evidence of at least three (3) similar jobs executed in the last five (5) years including letters of awards, valuation certificates, job completion certificates and photographs of the projects;
l) Letter of Authorization as representative of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEMs)
m) Evidence of firm’s current registration with relevant regulatory professional body(ies) such as COREN, QSDRBN, ARCON, CORBON, NISLT/ a professional member of the institute.
n) NISLT science equipment vendor certificate for science laboratory equipment.
o) For Joint Venture/Partnership, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) should be provided (CAC, Tax Clearance Certificates, Pension Clearance Certificate, ITF Compliance Certificate, NSITF Clearance Certificate, IRR & Sworn affidavit are compulsory for each JV Partner);
Note: All documents for submission must be submitted with a Covering/Forwarding letter under the Company’s letter head paper bearing amongst others, the Registration Number (RC) as issued by the CAC, Contact Address, Telephone Number (preferably GSM No) fax and email address. The letter head paper must bear the Names and Nationalities of the Directors of the company at the bottom of the page, duly signed by the authorized officer of the firm.
4. COLLECTION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS (GOODS & WORKS)
Interested companies are to collect the Standard Bidding Document (SBD) documents from the office of the Head of procurement, NISLT, Samonda, Sango/U.I Road, PO box 9764, U.I Post office, Ibadan, Oyo State on the provision of evidence of payment of a non-refundable Tenders fee of N10, 000.00 (Ten Thousand Naira) only per lot payable to Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology through TSA Account Remittal platform at any reputable commercial bank or online Direct payment. Firms interested in services will not pay at this stage until after shortlisting.
5. SUBMISSION OF BID DOCUMENTS (GOODS & WORKS)
Bids must be enclosed in two (2) separate envelopes clearly marked “TECHNICAL BID” and “FINANCIAL BID” (one original and one copy all put in a bigger envelope clearly marked with the project title at the right hand corner of the envelope and firmly secured with tamper proof seal and delivered in the tenders box at the address below not later than 12:00 noon Monday 15th April, 2024.
Director-General, NISLT, Samonda, Sango/U.I Road, P.O box 9764, U.I Post office, Ibadan, Oyo State
6. SUBMISSION OF EOI
Interested firms in services are to submit the expression of interest (EOI) for each of the lot desired, in three (3) hard copies each (one original & two copies). The EOI should be addressed as indicated above and submitted not later than 12:00 noon Thursday, 4th April, 2024.
7. OPENING OF EOI AND TECHNICAL BIDS
The EOI and the technical bids will be opened immediately after the deadline for submission at 12:00 noon Thursday, 4th April, 2024 and 12:00 noon Monday, 15th April, 2024, respectively in the conference room while the financial bids will be kept un-opened.
8. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
a. All Bids/EOI must be in English Language and signed by an official authorized by the bidders
b. This advertisement should not be construed as a commitment nor shall it entitle any company/contractor to make any claim whatsoever and/or seek any indemnity from the Institute by virtue of such Company/contractor having responded to this advertisement.
c. Late submission of Bids will be returned unopened;
d. All cost will be borne by the bidders
e. Bidders should not bid for more than two (2) Lot, violation will lead to automatic disqualification
f. Any EOI/bid not signed and sealed will be disqualified.
g. Any EOI/bid that is not eligible will be disqualified.
h. The EOI/Bids Opening will be opened in the presence of bidders or their representatives, authorized CSOs in the areas of Anti-corruption and transparency and private professional bodies; and will be covered by video recording and invitation link will be sent to bidders who choose to join the bid opening online.
i. Goods & works: Only pre-qualified bidders at the technical evaluation will be invited at a later date for financial bids opening, while the financial bids of un-successful bidders will be returned un-opened.
j. Consultancy services: Only shortlisted applicants at EOI’s evaluation will be invited at a later date for collection of Request for Proposals.
k. The institute shall deal only with Authorized Officer/Representative of the companies and not through individuals or agents acting on their behalf and shall not defray any cost or fees for the bid exercise.
l. The Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology is not bound to prequalify and bidder reserves the right to annul the procurement process at any time without incurring any liabilities in accordance with section 28 of the Public Procurement ACT 2007.
SIGNED
DIRECTOR-GENERAL/REGISTRAR/CEO