FEDERAL AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF NIGERIA
FAAN HQ, AIRPORT ROAD, IKEJA LAGOS
INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF CONSULTANT FOR STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT TO UPGRADE REGIONAL AIRPORTS FOR CARGO HANDLING AND COMMODITY-EXPORT SERVICES IN NIGERIA
A. INTRODUCTION
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has the statutory functions of developing and managing all necessary Airport facilities and services for safe, secured and efficient carriage of passengers and goods. In compliance with the National Open Competitive Bidding (NOCB) procedures stipulated in the Public Procurement Act, 2007 and its extant guidelines, the Authority hereby seeks the service of qualified/competent Consultants to submit Expression of Interest (EOI) for the appointment of consultant for strategy development to upgrade regional Airports for cargo handling and commodity-export services in Nigeria.
B. OBJECTIVES
The objective of this engagement is:
• Assess the current state of selected regional airports, focusing on cargo handling capacity, infrastructure, and operational readiness, while identifying key challenges and opportunities for improvement.
• Identify infrastructural gaps, logistical challenges, and regulatory barriers that hinder effective cargo handling and commodity export, particularly in air freight logistics.
• Formulate a comprehensive, phased strategy for upgrading regional airports to enhance their capacity for modern air cargo operations, improve efficiency, and support smoother commodity exports.
• Determine the investment requirements for upgrading the airports and propose viable financing options, including potential public-private partnerships (PPPs), to ensure the sustainability of infrastructure and operations.
• Develop policy recommendations to streamline regulatory processes, improve coordination among stakeholders, and enhance trade facilitation efficiency through air cargo.
• Create a detailed implementation plan with specific actions, timelines, resource requirements, and responsibilities to ensure the successful development and operationalization of regional airports as cargo hubs.
C. SCOPE OF WORK
To achieve the core objectives of this assignment, the scope of services to be provided by the Consultant includes, but is not limited to, the following:
• Review of Existing Infrastructure and Operations:
o Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the current infrastructure at selected regional airports, including cargo terminals, airside and landside facilities, cargo handling equipment, and storage capacity.
o Evaluate the operational readiness of existing air cargo operations, including the capacity and efficiency of cargo handling, air freight logistics, customs clearance processes, and supply chain management.
o Analyze the current regulatory frameworks and policies governing cargo operations at regional airports and assess their impact on operational efficiency and trade facilitation.
o Review the existing cargo throughput, including volumes, types of goods, and identify operational bottlenecks affecting cargo movement and export processes.
• Identification of Gaps and Challenges:
o Identify key gaps in infrastructure, operational processes, and regulatory frameworks that are limiting the capacity of selected regional airports to effectively serve as cargo hubs.
o Assess the readiness of the selected airports to handle increased cargo volumes and support both domestic and international trade, particularly for agricultural, perishable, and manufactured goods.
o Identify challenges in cargo operations, including processing times, customs efficiency, regulatory compliance, and operational bottlenecks that affect export logistics.
• Development of Strategic Framework:
o Develop a comprehensive, phased strategy for upgrading and modernizing the infrastructure of selected regional airports, ensuring they can handle both domestic and international air cargo operations efficiently.
o Recommend infrastructure upgrades, process optimization strategies, and technological innovations required to enhance cargo handling capacity, efficiency, and safety.
o Propose strategies to improve cargo handling processes, streamline export procedures, reduce delays, and enhance operational coordination between stakeholders.
• Investment Needs and Financing Strategy:
o Estimate the investment needs for upgrading selected regional airports and propose viable financing options, including public-private partnerships (PPPs), loans, grants, and other funding mechanisms to support infrastructure development and operational sustainability.
• Implementation Roadmap:
o Develop a clear, phased implementation plan with actionable steps for upgrading the selected regional airports. This should include specific timelines, milestones, resource requirements, and defined responsibilities for each stage of development and operational improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
o Engage and collaborate with relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, private sector partners, airport authorities, and other key players in the air cargo logistics and trade sectors.
o Facilitate consultations with private sector stakeholders to explore potential partnerships, investment opportunities, and the role of the private sector in the operationalization and sustainability of the regional airport cargo hubs.
D. LOCATIONS
Where we have FAAN office locations (Various Airports).
E. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The consultant firm should have:
• Extensive experience in public sector advisory and economic development, with a proven track record of supporting infrastructure transformation, trade facilitation, and investment planning projects.
• Expertise in policy analysis, regulatory frameworks, and institutional reforms, particularly in sectors that involve government coordination, private sector participation, and international trade.
• Strong capabilities in strategy development and implementation planning, including designing roadmaps for large-scale infrastructure modernization and operational improvements.
• Experience in conducting feasibility studies, investment needs assessments, and financing strategy development for infrastructure and logistics-related projects.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and optimize supply chain processes, logistics frameworks, and trade facilitation mechanisms, ensuring efficiency in cargo operations.
• Proven experience engaging with key stakeholders, including government agencies, regulatory bodies, development partners, and private sector actors, to drive reforms and attract investments.
• Expertise in designing and recommending public-private partnership (PPP) models and other financing mechanisms to support infrastructure development and operational sustainability.
• Knowledge of trade facilitation best practices and the role of transportation infrastructure in enhancing export capacity, particularly for key economic sectors such as agriculture and manufacturing.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and reporting skills, with the ability to develop high-quality strategic documents, policy recommendations, and implementation frameworks. In addition to the above, applicants are expected to submit the following in line with the provisions of the Public Procurement Act, 2007
a) Evidence of Company’s Certificate of Incorporation (or Business registration) with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), including certified true copy of Memorandum and Articles of Association, forms CAC2 & CAC7 (where applicable).
b) Evidence of Company’s Income Tax Clearance Certificate (or Personal Income Tax Clearance Certificates of all the Partners in case of Business Name) for the last three years (i.e. 2022, 2023 and 2024), valid till 31st December, 2025.
c) Evidence of current Pension Clearance Certificate, valid till 31st December, 2025 (where applicable).
d) Evidence of current Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Certificate of Compliance, valid till 31st December, 2025.
e) Evidence of current Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Clearance Certificate, valid till 31st December, 2025.
f) Evidence of company’s membership with relevant professional body.
g) Evidence of registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers by submission of Interim Registration Report (IRR) issued by the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), valid till 31st December, 2025.
h) Sworn Affidavit from Court of competent jurisdiction in Nigeria (Federal or State), including stamped passport photograph and signature of deponent/declarant, disclosing as follows:
✓ Whether or not any officer of the relevant committees of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria or Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) is a former or present Director, Shareholder or has any pecuniary interest in the bidder.
✓ Confirm that all information presented in its bid are true and correct in all particulars.
✓ That no Director has been convicted in any country for any criminal offence relating to fraud or financial impropriety or criminal misrepresentation of falsification of facts relating to any matter.
✓ That the company is not in receivership, the subject of any form of insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings or the subject of any form of winding up petition or proceedings.
✓ That the company does not have existing loan or financial liability with a bank, other financial institution or third party that is classical as doubtful, non-performance, bad or whose repayment portion has been outstanding for the last four (4) months.
i) Company’s Audited Accounts for the last three (3) years (i.e. 2022, 2023 and 2024), with Auditor’s seal and Directors’ Signature.
j) Evidence of financial capability to execute the project by submission of Reference Letter from a reputable Commercial Bank in Nigeria, indicating willingness to provide credit facility for the execution of project when needed.
k) Company’s Profile, with Curriculum Vitae of Key Staff to be deployed for the project, registered Partners, Managers and other key professionals, including copies of their academic and professional certificates.
l) Verifiable documentary evidence of similar works successfully completed/ongoing project in the last five (5) years in the audit of accounting and financial records of companies comparable to FAAN, including Letters of Award, Contract Agreements, Job Completion Certificates, Photographs, etc.
m) All documents for submission must be transmitted with a Covering/Forwarding letter under the Company/Firm’s Letter Head paper bearing amongst others, the Registration Number (RC) as issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Contact Address, Telephone Number (preferably GSM No.), E-mail address, names and nationalities of the Directors of the Company at the bottom of the page and duly signed by the authorized officer of the firm.
F. SUBMISSION OF PRE-QUALIFICATION DOCUMENTS
• The documents are to be submitted in soft copy (flash drive) and two (2) hard copies (One original and one copy) in A4 paper size and neatly bound. The document should be arranged in the order listed above and clearly separated by dividers.
• The documents must be sealed in an envelope and the Project Name clearly written at the top left corner of the envelope.
• All documents must be submitted to the office of “The General Manager (Procurement)”, FAAN Headquarters, Ikeja – Lagos.
• Contacts: Phone No. 08022231051 or 08152353282 (Available within the hours of 8am–4pm, Monday – Friday) Email Address: procurement@faan.gov.ng
• Submission of pre-qualification documents shall close at exactly 11:30 am on Monday 16th June, 2025.
G. OPENING OF PRE-QUALIFICATION DOCUMENTS
All submissions will be opened immediately after closing at 11:30 am on Monday 16th June, 2025 at the Procurement Department, Maintenance Yard, FAAN Headquarters, Ikeja, Lagos.
H. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• FAAN reserves the right to verify the authenticity of any claims made on the bid documents submitted by companies.
• Failure to comply with the instruction(s) and provide any required document(s) may automatically result in disqualification.
• Original of all the above-listed eligibility documents may be requested for sighting as at when needed.
• Late submissions will be returned un-opened.
• All submissions must be in English language.
• Bidders can submit through Post (Courier Services), provided the bid is received before deadline.
• Only shortlisted firms will be invited at a later date for collection of Request for Proposals (RFPs).
• At a later stage, prequalified bidders would be requested to submit the updated copies of their statutory documents (i.e. Tax, PENCOM, ITF, NSITF, BPP and any other relevant document) failure which may lead to disqualification.
• This advert shall not be construed to be a commitment on the part of FAAN, nor shall it entail the bidder to make any claim(s) whatsoever and/or seek any indemnity from FAAN, by virtue of such bidder having responded to this publication.
• FAAN is not bound to shortlist any firm and 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
MANAGING DIRECTOR/CH