Central Bank of Nigeria Expression of Interest (EOI) for Provision of Financial Consultancy Services
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria, is facilitating the development of a world class international convention center in Abuja metropolitan area. The project involves the construction of auditoria, exhibition centers, business centre and a five (5) and (3) star hotel complexes.
The CBN will undertake the Construction of the Auditoria, the Exhibition Centers, and their associated engineering services. However, the Hotel complexes and sundry commercial facilities will be developed under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) scheme. Consequently, the CBN is desirous of engaging the services of a Financial Consultants for the development of an effective and efficient financial and investment framework to guide the planned development.
The Consultants are among others responsibilities, expected to carry out the following:
- Identify Investment opportunities and develop a sustainable framework for undertaking the scheme in line with ICRC act 2005.
- Identify inherent risk and develop strategy towards risk management throughout the life of the scheme.
- Develop template and criteria for evaluating and appraising financing proposal submitted by prospective financiers/concessioners
- Design a funding plan in line with the project scope and phases and liaise with the Project Team for a continuous review of the plan.
- Analyze PPP contract options, towards a workable and effective PPP arrangement including post completion operational financial options.
- Evaluate risk implication of the various financing proposals from prospective financiers/concessioners.
- Undertake periodic review of financial plans and render report to the Bank.
- Undertake periodic risk assessment of the scheme and render report to the Bank.
- Prepare financial forecasts highlighting relevant investment parameters.
- Continuous review of existing approved financial options and strategies in pursuant of our core value of Continuous Improvement.
Consequently, reputable firms interested in rendering such specialist services to the Bank, are requested to send in their Expression of Interest (EoI) for that purpose.
Requirements:
Interested firms are required to submit proposals prepared in English Language with the following requirements which shall be used as criteria for preliminary selection.
Mandatory (Without which companies will be disqualified)
(i) Evidence of registration with Corporate Affairs Commission.
(ii) Certified true copy of Memorandum and Article of Association.
(iii) Evidence of payment of tax for the last three (3) years as at when due (such evidence should reflect the value of the projects undertaken by the Company in the last three (3) years).
(iv) Certificate of Compliance issued by the National Pension Commission as evidence of fulfilling employer’s obligation to employees with respect to pensions.
(v) Evidence of payment of training contributions to ITF (Industrial Training Fund).
Others
- Evidence of participation in similar scheme with verifiable reference of related services rendered in the last three (3) years (attach letters of engagement)
- Corporate profile of the firm including CV of key personnel supported by Professional licenses, registered address, functional contact email address, GSM phone number(s), facsimile number(s).
- Audited accounts in the last three (3) years duly stamped by licensed Auditors.
- References of satisfactory performance on similar projects from three (3) previous clients.
- Evidence of competence in Financial, Contract and Project Management
- Professional Certification and licenses (national and international) in the field of financial management and other related fields.
Interested firms should note that consultants’ remunerations shall be negotiated based on the Federal Government approved fees for consultancy services in the Public Sector.
Submission:
Applications for EoI accompanied by the relevant documents should also be forwarded in sealed envelope marked at the top left corner and boldly written
“EoI in respect of Financial Consultancy Services for the Development of International Convention Centre in Abuja (Ref CBN/CDP/2013/0…..)” and addressed to:
The Secretary,
Major Contracts Tenders Committee
2nd Floor, Wing C, CBN Head Office Complex,
Central Business District,
Abuja, FCT Nigeria.
Fax No: 09-616-38239
E-mail: igbadamosi@cbn.gov.ng
Closing Date:
All submissions must be received at the above Office not later than 4.00pm on 5th July 2013.
Opening Date
All submissions will be opened on 9th July, 2013 at 11.00am at 2nd Floor Wing D, Procurement & Support Services Department, Central Bank of Nigeria.
Important Notice:
- Only short listed firms will be contacted
- The Bank reserves the right to reject any proposals.
Signed
Management
