University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Invitation for Bids (IFB)
Federal Government of Nigeria
Federal Ministry of Education Science and Technology Education Post
Basic (Step-B) Project
Credit No: IDA 4304 UNI
Procurement of Research Equipment and Labware
IFB No: UI/STEP-B/GDS/NCB/OI/I2
Issue Date 10th September, 2012
1. This Invitation for Bids follows the General Procurement Notice for this Project that appeared in Development Business, issue no. 591of 2nd July, 2007 and 2 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 Procurement of Research Equipment and Labware
3. The Science and Technology Education Post-Basic Project, (STEP-B Project: University of Ibadan, Nigeria, now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the Procurement of the following:
| Lot
No. |
Item Description
|
Quantity
|
Bid Security | Delivery Period | Location |
| Lot 1 | Gel Electrophoresis, Centrifuges, ELISA and Spectrophotometer
|
34 | At least 2.5% of bid price | 60 days
|
University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Oyo State, Nigeria
|
| Lot 2 | Equipment PCR, Pipettes, Racks, Storage boxes and weighing dishes
|
62
|
At least 2.5% of bid price | 60 days
|
University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Oyo State, Nigeria
|
| Lot 3
|
Microscopy
|
9
|
At least 2.5% of bid price | 60 days
|
University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Oyo State, Nigeria
|
| Lot 4
|
General lab supplies
|
71
|
At least 2.5% of bid price | 60 days
|
University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Oyo State, Nigeria
|
| Lot 5 | Tissue Culture, Beakers, Bottles, Cylinders, Labels /and Lab safety
|
70
|
At least 2.5% of bid price | 60 days
|
University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Oyo State, Nigeria
|
| Lot 6 | Gel scanner and HPLC | 2
|
At least 2.5% of bid price | 60 days
|
University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Oyo State, Nigeria
|
| Lot 7 | Books and Reagents | 74
|
At least 2.5% of bid price | 60 days
|
University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Oyo State, Nigeria
|
| Lot 8 | Cytometer | 1
|
At least 2.5% of bid price | 60 days
|
University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Oyo State, Nigeria
|
| Lot 9 | DNA and Sequencing Kit (quote per kit or test or unit) | 38
|
At least 2.5% of bid price | 60 days
|
University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Oyo State, Nigeria
|
| Lot 10 | Consumables (quote per unit)
|
24
|
At least 2.5% of bid price | 60 days
|
University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Oyo State, Nigeria
|
| Lot 11 | Refrigerators
|
7
|
At least 2.5% of bid price | 60 days
|
University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Oyo State, Nigeria
|
Bidders may bid for any one or more lots and discounts offered for the award of combined lots will be considered in bid evaluation.
4. Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding (NCB), a procedure specified in the World Bank’s Guidelmes: 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 the Project Manager, STEP-B Project, University of Ibadan, Ibadan Nigeria and inspect the bidding documents at the address given below, between the hours of 9.00 am to 4.00pm Mondays to Fridays, except on public holidays.
6. Qualifications requirements include:
i. Evidence of previous supply (sale) of similar equipment for the past five (5) years.
ii. Audited financial statements for the last three (3) years.
iii. Manufacturers Authorization for equipment not manufactured/produced by bidder.
A margin of preference for certain goods manufactured domestically 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 (Ten Thousand Naira)
8. The method of payment will be Cash or Bank Draft in favour of STEP-B Project, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. 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.
9. Bids must be delivered to the address below at or before 12:00 noon local time on Monday 8th October, 2012. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders” representatives, who choose to attend in person at the address below on Monday 8th October, 2012 at 12:00 noon local time. 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.
10. The address referred to above is:
The Project Manager,
Centres for Zoonotic and Infectious Diseases and Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering,
Science and Technology Education Post-Basic (STEP-B) Project,
University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Nigeria
Tel: +234(0) 7053980457
E-mail: stepb.ibadan@mail.ui.edu.ng
Olujimi I. Olukoya, MNIM, FPA
Registrar
