The Presidency
National Identity Management Commission
11 Sokode Crescent, Off Dalaba Street, Zone 5 Wuse, Abuja
Invitation to Pre-qualify (Expression of Interest) for the Supply of Customized Blank Smart Cards to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC)
Preamble
The national Management Commission (NIMC) is currently implementing the National Identity Management System (NIMS) in collaboration with its private sector partners based on a concession Agreement it executed with them recently. The Pilot phase is now at the final pre-launch stage.
To accelerate the roll out of the NIMS in furtherance of its mandate in sections 5, 15 and 18 of the NIMC Act No. 23 of 2007 and fulfill its obligation under the concession Agreement in Clause 13.2.1. which requires it to provide a minimum number of customized blank smart cards for the commencement of the free insurance of the National Identity (smart) Card to Nigerians, the NIMC which to engage the services of suitably qualified firms for the supply of the customized blank smart cards.
Pre-qualification
- To be pre-qualified, interested firms must supply veritable evince including but not limited to the following:
- Company Profile- ownership structure, management team, technical/ other staff, contact details, etc; .
- Evidence of Incorporation, Memorandum and Articles of Association, etc;
- Three (3) years Audited Accounts and Tax Clearance Certificate of the firm and or member(s) of consortium;
- Evidence of registration with relevant statutory authorities (VAT, Pension, NHIS, Income Tax, etc.);
- Names and Curriculum Vitae of professional/technical staff;
- Evidence of technical competence and or partnership relating to the item of supply;
- List of similar assignments or projects successfully undertaken by the firm/ consortium; Any other useful information to demonstrate capacity to perform.
Note:
The Commission will normally verify the authenticity of statutory and other documents submitted or claims made. The Commission reserves the right to disqualify incomplete documentation. This invitation does not in any way amount to a commitment or an obligation to commit nor does it establish any legal relationship whatsoever, on the part of the Commission.
Submission
Expression of Interest must be delivered in 6 hard copies with an electronic copy (CD) in a separate sealed envelope clearly marked “Confidential: Expression of Interest for the Supply of Customized blank Smart Cards to the NIMC” and delivered to the address below on or before 4.00pm, Wednesday 15th February, 2012.
The Assistant Director, Research and Strategy
Office of the Director General/CEO
National Identity Management Commission
11 Sokode Crescent, off Dalaba Street
Zone 5 Wuse, Abuja – Nigeria.
Tel: +2349 6726457 www.nimc.gov.ng
Only pre-qualified firms will be contacted.
