Invitation for Bids (IFB)
Federal Government of Nigeria
Science and Technology Education Post-Basic (STEP-B) Project
Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna, Nigeria Centre for Solid Minerals Research and Development
Credit No. 4304 – UNI
Procurement and Installation of Solid Minerals Research and Development Equipment
IFB No. STEP-B/KPT//CoEx/ICB/GDS/1/11
Date of Issuance: 11th August, 2011
1. This Invitation for Bids follows the General Procurement Notice for this Project that appeared in Development Business, issue no. 591 of 2nd July, 2007.
2. The Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has received a credit from the International Development Association toward the cost of Science and Technology Education Post Basic Project, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this credit to payments under the Contract for the Procurement and Installation of Solid Minerals Research and Development Equipment.
3. Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria, participating in the implementation of the Science and Technology Education Post Basic Project, now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the:
| Lots | Description of Goods | Quantity | Locations | Bid Security | Delivery Period |
| 1 | Procurement and Installation of Grinding, Crushing and Classification Equipment and Accessories for Solid Minerals Research Laboratory | 31 | Kaduna Polytechnic, T/Wada Main Campus, Kaduna, Nigeria
|
At least 2.5% of Bid Price
|
120 days
|
| 2 | Procurement and Installation of Equipment and Accessories for Solid Minerals Analytical Research Laboratory | 30 | Kaduna Polytechnic, T/Wada Main Campus, Kaduna, Nigeria
|
At least 2.5% of Bid Price
|
120 days
|
| 3 | Procurement and Installation of Equipment and Accessories for Solid Minerals High Temperature Minerals Processing Laboratory | 10 | Kaduna Polytechnic, T/Wada Main Campus, Kaduna, Nigeria
|
At least 2.5% of Bid Price
|
120 days |
| 4 | Procurement and Installation of Equipment and Accessories for Drilling Mud Research Laboratory | 11 | Kaduna Polytechnic, T/Wada Main Campus, Kaduna, Nigeria
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At least 2.5% of Bid Price
|
120 days |
| 5 | Procurement and Installation of Equipment and Accessories for Students Minerals Processing Practical Laboratory | 57 | Kaduna Polytechnic, T/Wada Main Campus, Kaduna, Nigeria
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At least 2.5% of Bid Price
|
120 days |
4. Bidding will be conducted through the International Competitive Bidding (ICB), a procedure specified in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits, and is open to all bidders from Eligible Source Countries as defined in the Guidelines.
5. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from STEP-B Office, Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna, Nigeria at the address below and inspect the Bidding Documents from 9:00am to 4:00pm Mondays Fridays, except on public holidays.
6. Qualifications requirements include:
- Documentary Evidence of two contracts of similar nature and magnitude during the last five (5) years
- Audited Financial Statements for the last 3 years to demonstrate the financial capability of the Bidder in terms of Profitability and adequate working capital.
- A Manufacturer’s Authorization for equipment not produced by the company.
A margin of preference for eligible national contractors shall not be applied. Additional details are provided in the Bidding Documents.
7. A complete set of Bidding Documents in English may be purchased by interested bidders on the submission of a written Application to the address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of N15,000.00 (Fifteen Thousand Naira) only or USD100.00. The method of payment will be cash or bank draft in favor of KADUNA POLYTECHNIC STEP-B CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR SOLID MINERAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. Payment can also be made by electronic banking into the following Bank Account: KADUNA POLYTECHNIC STEP-B CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR SOLID MINERALS ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Account No.: 03041931102, Sort Code: 033111539 with UBA Bank Plc, Polytechnic Road, Kaduna, Nigeria. The Bidding Documents will be collected by the representative of the Bidder, by courier services paid by the bidder on request.
8. Bids must be delivered to the address below at or before 12:00 noon on Thursday, 22nd September, 2011, Electronic bidding will not be permitted, lates bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders or bidders’ representatives, who choose to attend in person at the address below at 12:00 noon on Thursday, 22nd September, 2011. All bids must be accompanied by at teas 2.5% of the bid price as Bid Security or an equivalent amount in a freely convertible
9. The address referred to above is:
Council Conference Room,
Kaduna Polytechnic, Main Campus,
P.M.B. 2021, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria
TEL: +234-8037619719
E-MAIL.: stepbkadpoly@yahoo.co.uk;
Signed
Jr S.N. Mumah
Project Manager, STEP-B Project,
Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna, Nigeria.
