Invitation for Bids (IFB)
Federal Government of Nigeria
Science and Technology Education Post-Basic (Step –B) National Research Institute for Chemical Technology (NARICT), Zaria
Credit No. 4304-UNI
IFB No. (IFB No: NARICT/STEP-B/G/NCB/2/12)
Date of Issuance: April 10, 2012
1. This Invitation for Bids follows the General Procurement Notice for this Project that appeared in Development Business, issue no. 591 of 2nd July, 2007 and 4 National Dailies of the same date.
2. The Federal Government of Nigeria has received a Credit from the International Development Association (IDA) toward the cost of Science and Technology Education Post-Basic Project (STEP-B Project), and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this credit to payments under the contract for the Procurement and Installation of Biodiesel Plant and Biodiesel Quality Control Laboratory Equipment
3. The National Research Institute for Chemical Technology (N ARICT), Zaria, now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the execution of the following:
| Lot No. | Item Description | Quantity | Bid Security | Delivery Period | Location |
| 1. | Procurement and Installation of Biodiesel Plant | 9 | At least 2.5% of Bid Price | 90 days Maximum | NARICT, Zaria Kaduna State |
| 2. | Procurement and Installation of Biodiesel Quality Control Laboratory Equipment | 15 | At least 2.5% of Bid Price | 90 days Maximum | NARICT, Zaria Kaduna State |
4. Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding (NCB), a procedure specified in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits, and is open to all bidders from Eligible Source Countries as defined in the Guidelines.
5. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from National Research Institute for Chemical Technology (NARICT), Zaria at the address below and inspect the bidding document, between the hours of 9.00 am to 4.00pm Mondays to Fridays, except on public holidays.
6. Qualifications requirements include:
- Documentary Evidence of two contracts of similar nature and magnitude during the last five (5) years
- Audited Financial Statements for the last 3 years to demonstrate the financial capability of the Bidder in terms of Profitability and adequate working capital.
- A Manufacturer’s Authorization for equipment not produced by the company.
A margin of preference for eligible national contractors shall not be applied; Additional details are provided in the Bidding Documents.
7. A complete set of Bidding Documents 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 or USD75.00. The method of payment will be cash or bank draft in favour of National Research Institute for Chemical Technology (NARICT), Zaria. The Bidding Documents will be collected by the representative of the Bidder or by courier services on request which shall be at the bidder’s cost.
8. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 9th May 2012 by 2:00pm local time. Late bids will be rejected. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders or bidders representatives, who choose to attend in person at the address below on or before 9th May 2012 by 2:00pm. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of at least 2.5% of bid price in local currency or an equivalent amount in a freely convertible currency.
9. The address referred to above is:
Project Manager
Science & Technology Education Post-Basic (Step-B) Project
National Research Institute for Chemical Technology (NARICT)
Kilometer 4, Old Kano Road, Basawa
P.M.B, 1052
Zaria.
Kaduna State
Tel: +234-08054553615, +234 -07033488338
Email: narictstepb09@gmail.com
Signed:
Dr. A.A. Ihuoma
Project Manager
