Central Bank of Nigeria
Expression of Interest (EOI) for the Development and Operation of Hotels and Sundry Commercial Facilities for the Proposed International Convention Centre, Abuja
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 an Auditorium, Exhibition/Multi-functional Halls, Restaurants, Shops, a five (5) star and (3) star Hotel.
The CBN will undertake the construction of the Auditorium, Exhibition/Multi-functional Halls and their associated engineering services we the Hotels and Sundry Commercial Facilities will be developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) scheme.
Consequently, the CBN wishes to invite interested financiers/private developers (a single entity or a consortium comprising a group of entities) to express interest to undertake the project.
Brief particulars of the project are as follows:
i. Development and operation of a 300 bed, 3 Star International Standard Hotel to be managed by a reputable hotel brand,
ii. Development and operation of a 200 bed, 5 Star International Standard Hotel to be managed by a reputable hotel brand,
iii. Development of sundry commercial facilities such as shops and restaurants to compliment both hotels,
iv. Development of appropriate support/services buildings.
Consequently, reputable firms interested in undertaking the development through a Public-Private Partnership with the Bank are requested to send in their Expression of Interest (EOI) for this 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.
(iv) Evidence of payment of training contributions to ITF (Industrial Training Fund).
(v) Evidence of sufficient experience and capacity in executing Hotel/Hospitality Development Projects,
(vi) Evidence of undertaking concession projects under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) scheme in the last 5 years,
(vii) 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).
(viii) Audited accounts in the last three (3) years duly stamped by licensed Auditors.
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 for the development of Hotels and Sundry Commercial Facilities for the International Convention Centre in Abuja (Ref CBN/CDP/2013/011)” 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 at 2nd Floor Wing D, Procurement and Support Services Department, Central Bank of Nigeria at 11.00am on 9th July, 2013.
Important Notice
- Only short listed firms will be contacted
- The Bank reserves the right to reject any proposals.
Signed
MANAGEMENT
