Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET)
33, Pope John Paul II Street, off Gana Street
Maitama District, Abuja, Nigeria.
Invitation for Bids
Introduction:
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) in fulfillment of its mandate to monitor weather, climate and provide early warning advisories; and in accordance with the 2007 Public Procurement Act, invites interested, eligible and reputable contractors to tender for the execution of the following projects which are to be funded through the 2011 Federal Government Appropriation.
Package 1: Construction of Synoptic Offices
Lot 1: Zaria
Package 2: Construction of Marine Met forecast Offices/Centers
Lot 1: Apapa (Lagos)
Package 3: Construction of Nimet Zonal Office, South-South, Port Harcourt
Package 4: Procurement of Conventional Instruments for Nimet stations Nationwide
Lot 1: Procurement of ordinary Rainguages
Lot2: Procurement of Stephenson Screens and Dry and Wet Bulb Thermometers
Package 5: Procurement and Installation of Total Lightning and Thunderstorm Detection Coverage Network for Nigeria.
Package 6: Procurement and Installation of Pressure Chamber and Accessories for Nimet Calibration Workshop, Abuja,
Package 7: Migration from clicom to clidata and upgrading of Nimet Data processing centre, oshodi.
Package 8: Procurement and installation of 2Nos 500kva soundproof generators for the National Weather Centre, Abuja.
Interested and eligible bidders are to obtain further information and collect the bidding documents at the address given below from 10:00am to 4:00pm, Mondays to Fridays, except on public holidays.
Qualification Requirements
Interested bidders are expected to meet the following qualification requirements
I. Evidence of incorporation in Nigeria (CAC forms C02 and CO7).
II. Evidence of immediate past and three years tax clearance certificate, (i.e. 2008, 2009, 2010).
III. Evidence of registration and remittance of Value Added Tax (VAT).
IV. Evidence of compliance with the relevant provisions of the Pension Reform Act 2004.
V. Company Profile
- Evidence of key professional staff with relevant experience and registration with professional bodies
- Verifiable documentary evidence of similar jobs successfully executed within the last five years. Such evidence shall be in form of valid and verifiable letters of award of contract, contract agreement and completion certificate or interim payment certificates, where such jobs are still in progress
- In case of construction projects, verifiable evidence of availability through ownership and/or leasehold of appropriate equipment/machinery to be deployed for the execution of the project
VI. Evidence of financial capability and availability of bank support if awarded the contract. Please note that bankers’ letter merely stating that the applicant operates an account within a turnover range is not inadequate evidence of financial capability.
VII Three years’ audited accounts of the company (2008, 2009, 2010).
VIII. Evidence of a minimum annual turnover of Twenty Million Naira (N20m). All bidders must include as part of their bids submission
IX. For packages 4 to 8, verifiable evidence of accreditation or affiliation with relevant equipment manufacturers,
Collection of Bidding Documents
A complete set of bidding documents in English language may be obtained from the address below on payment of a non-refundable fee of N25, 000.00 (Twenty-Five Thousand Naira) only payable in cash or Bank Draft issued in favour of Nigerian Meteorological Agency. The bidding documents will be collected on presentation of the receipt of payment (original and photocopy).
Submission of Bidding Documents
Bids must be delivered in an envelope containing two separately sealed envelopes marked technical and financial bids as the case may be, to the address below on or before 12:00 noon on Monday August 22, 2011.
Bids will not be collected after this period. The name and mailing address of the bidder, including valid contact telephone number must be clearly marked on the envelopes.
The Director-General/CEO,
Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET),
33, Pope John Paul II Street,
Maitama District, Abuja, Nigeria,
Submission of Bidding Documents
Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of representatives of bidders, who choose to be present at the agency’s conference room at the address above at 2:00pm on Monday, August, 22, 2011. This advertisement also serves as an invitation to all stakeholders and the general public to the bids opening.
Bid Security
Bid Security
All bids must be accompanied by a bid security of 2 per cent of the bid value,
Note: Bidders who do not scale through the technical evaluation stage shall have their financial bid(s) returned unopened.
Enquiries
For Enquiries, please call
08059794409, 0806S434995
NB
- This advertisement shall not be construed as a commitment on the part of NIMET nor shall it entitle responding contractors to seek any indemnity from NIMET by virtue of the contractors having responded to the advertisement.
- NIMET reserves the right to verify claims made by any bidder.
- The Nigerian Meteorological Agency is not obliged to accept the lowest or any tender.
Signed
Director-General/CEO
Nigerian Meteorological Agency
33, Pope John Paul II Street
Maitama, Abuja.
