Science and Technology Education Post-Basic
(Step-B Project)
(World Bank Assisted)
Federal College of Education Kano
P.M.B 3045, Kano State
Credit No. 4304 UNI
Invitation for Bids (IFB)
Procurement of ICT Equipment and Payment of Bandwidth Subscription
1. This invitation for Bids follows die general procurement notice for this project that appeared in Development ‘Business’ issues No. 591 of 2nd July, 2007.
2. The Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has received a credit from international Development Agency towards the implementation of Science and Technology Education Post Basic [STEP-B] Project and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this credit to payment under the contract for the Supply of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Teaching Equipments, Web design and hosting, Bandwidth Expansion and subscription at the Federal College of Education, Kano, Kano State.
3. The Federal College of Education [FCE], Kano. participating in the implementation of the Science and Technology Post Basic Project now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for procurement of the following:
| Item No. | Description of Items | Quantity | Bid Security | Delivery Period | Location |
| Lot 1 | Band width expansion and payment of subscription | 1 | 2.5% | 60days | FCE Kano, Kano State |
| Lot 2 | Web design and Hosting | 1 | 2.5% | 60days | FCE Kano, Kano State |
| Lot 3 | Procurement of ICT equipment | Various | 2.5% | 60days | FCE Kano, Kano State |
| Lot 4 | Procurement of teaching equipment | Various | 2.5% | 60days | FCE Kano, Kano State |
| Lot 5 | Split Air conditioners | 4 | 2.5% | 60days | FCE Kano, Kano State |
Evaluation shall be conducted on a lot-by-lot basis and discounts for one or more lots will be considered during evaluation.
1. Bidding will be conducted through National Competitive Bidding (NCB) a procedure specified in the World Bank Guideline for procurement under IBRD loan and IDA credits, and is open to all bidders tan eligible source countries as define in the guidelines.
2. Interested eligible bidders may obtain farther information from science and
Technology Education post-Basic Project, FCE, KANO at the address below and inspect the Bidding Documents from 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday.
3. Qualification Requirement includes:
- Evidence of previous supply (sale) or similar Equipment proposed for the last 5 years.
- Audited Financial Statement for the last 3 years to demonstrate the financial capability of the bidder in terms of profitability and adequate working capital.
A margin of preference for eligible national contractor shall not be applied: Additional details are provided in the Bidding Documents.
4. A complete set of Bidding Document 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 N10,000.00 (Ten Thousand Naira) only. The Method of payment will be Bank Draft in favour of Science and Technology Education Post Basic Project, F.C.E. Kano. The Bidding Document will be collected by the representative of the Bidder or by courier services on request, Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 14th May 2012 by 12:00 noon. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives, who choose to attend in person at the address below at: 12:00 Noon on 14th May, 2012.
5. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid security of 2.5% or an equivalent amount in a freely convertible currency.
6. The address referred to above is:
The Project Manager
Science and Technology Education Post Basic Project (STF P-B)
Federal College of Education, Kano P.M.B. 3045, Kano State, Nigeria
E-mail: stepbfcekano@yahoo.com , sirajona@yahoo.com
Tel: 08032075580, 08099475104
Signed:
Project Manager
