Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria
Agricultural Research House
Plot 223D, Cadastral Zone B6, Mabushi-Abuja
Invitation for Pre-qualification to Tender for the Execution of 2012 Capital Projects
In compliance with the requirements of the public procurement Act 2007, the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria wishes to pre-qualify suitable contractors/consultants for the year 2012 capital projects.
Scope
A. Consultancy (Academic Research and Consultancy)
i. Competitive Grant for Research and Development of Value Chain.
ii. Upgrade of Research Infrastructure and Facilities.
B. Works
i. Renovation of ARCN Headquarters, Agric Research House Phase I, Mabushi-Abuja.
ii. Completion of Agricultural Research House Phase II.
C. Supply
i. Supply of Office Furnishings at the ARCN Headquarters Agric Research House Phase I, Mabushi-Abuja.
Requirements:
i. Vail certificate of registration of incorporation issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
ii. Individual Scientist/Researchers are also eligible to apply for Research Consultancy in line with Section 51 of the PPA 2007.
iii. All consultants for category A must submit concept note.
iv. Interested companies should have up to date returns with the CAC and be informed that due diligence could be conducted.
v. Tax clearance certificate for three years valid up to December, 2012.
vi. Value Added Tax registration certificate.
vii. Tax Identification Number from Inland Revenue service.
viii. Evidence of compliance with the Pension Reform Act.
ix. Letter of reference from bankers.
x. Verifiable evidence of audited accounts for the past three (3) years.
xi. Verifiable evidence of execution of similar projects successfully completed.
xii. List of verifiable documentary evidences of similar jobs successfully executed within the last three years (complete with award letters, completion certificates)
xiii. Sworn Affidavit in line with the provisions of part iv section 16, subsection 6 (e & f) of the Public procurement Act 2007.
xiv. Letter of authority to the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria to cross-check the company’s account.
Submission of Documents:
All sealed prequalification documents should be submitted in hard and soft copy clearly marked pre-qualification to tender, and stating Job Category, addressed to the Executive Secretary Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Plot 223D, Cadastral Zone B6, Mabushi Abuja. Pre-qualification submission will be closed on 21st June 2012 by 12:00 noon. Opening will be on same day.
Disclaimer:
No part of this publication should be misconstrued as having entered into any form of contract agreement with the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria. Only pre-qualified candidates will be invited for financial Bid
Signed
Executive Secretary
