Lake Chad Research Institute
P.M.B 1293 Kilometer 5, Gamboru/Gala Road Maiduguri, Borno State
Request for Expression of Interest and Invitation to Tender
A. Introduction
The Lake Chad Research Institute (LCRI), Maiduguri in accordance with Public Procurement Act 2007 wishes to carry out some of its Capital Projects under the 2013 Budget. Interested and capable contractors with relevant experience are therefore invited to submit pre-qualification document/tender for the project.
B. Description of Work
Lot 3: E-Library Project
i) Calibre E- Book Management Software + Installation
ii) New General Lib library Automation Software Installation
C. Pre-Qualification Requirements
Letter of Application; Evidence of Registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC); Evidence of Technical Capability; Last three (3) years Company’s Audited Accounts 2010, 2011, 2012; VAT Registration/VAT Payment/Exemption Certificates; Three (3) years Tax Clearance Certificate 2010, 2011, 2012; Financial Capability and Banking Support; Evidence of compliance with Pension Reform Act 2004; List of similar, verifiable and successfully executed projects in the last three years; Original documents should be available for sighting on demand during or after the opening of pre-qualification documents.
D. Collection of Documents
Bidders are expected to collect bid documents from the Procurement Planning Committee Secretariat Room 04, 1st Floor, Admin Block LCR1, Maiduguri, Borno State on payment of N30, 000 non-refundable tender fees for the LOT in Bank Draft payable to the Executive Director, Lake Chad Research Institute.
E. Submission of tender Documents
The Pre-qualification documents and financial bid, labeled separately as appropriate and the two envelopes put in another one envelope sealed and labeled at the right hand corner indicating project name, and name of bidder clearly written at the reverse side, addressed to the undersigned to reach him not later than 20th May, 2013.
F. Opening of Document
Please note that opening of documents commences at 1.00pm on 20th May, 2013 at the Conference Room, 2nd Floor, LCRI, Maiduguri. Bidders, interested members of the Public and NGOs are invited to witness the opening.
The Institute is not bound to accept submissions that do not meet up with the requirement or the lowest tender.
All enquires to be directed to:
The Executive Director
Lake Chad Research Institute
KM5, Gamboru Ngala Road
P.M.B. 1293, Maiduguri
Signed
Executive Director