National Automotive Council
(Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment)
No. 23, Parakou Street, Wuse II,
P.M.B. 320, Garki,
Abuja, Nigeria
E-mail: contact@nac.gov.ng, www.nac.gov.ng
Invitation for Pre-Qualification
Procurement of Automotive Testing Laboratory Equipments
Applications are invited from competent, reputable and interested original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) or their representatives with relevant experience and good track records for pre-qualification to tender for the supply, installation and training for the equipment:
- Automotive Emission Testing Laboratory – Comprising of testing facilities for:
- Emission, measurement on Vehicle & Engine as per ECE/SON standard.
- Evaporative emission measurement facility for vehicles.
- Automotive Component testing Laboratory – Comprising of testing facilities for
- Safety Critical components like Brakes, Safety Glasses, Lighting & Signaling System, Horns, Windscreen Wiping System, Automotive Lamps, Metallic Fuel Tanks, Speedometer, Rear View Mirror, External Projections, Tyres and Steering Mechanism.
- Active & Passive Safety Components like Door Latches and Hinges, Seat, Seat Belts and Seat Belt Anchorages, Hydraulic Brake Hoses, Hydraulic Brake Fluid, Wheel Rims, Head Restraints, Emergency Doors and Door Fittings, Passenger Hand Holds for Motorcycles and Stands.
- Other Safety Critical Components like Interior Fittings, Rear Under Run Protection Device, fuel Tanks (Metallic & Plastic), Lateral Protection (Goods Vehicle), Spray Suppression System (Heavy Duty Goods Vehicle), EMI/EMC, Noise, Installation Requirements for Lighting & Signaling Devices, Installation Requirements for Mirrors.
- Materials and Vehicle Evaluation Laboratory – Comprising of testing facilities for:
- Metallic Components and Safety Glasses
- Rubber and Plastic Components
- Supporting Testing Facilities
Invitation
The Council hereby request OEMs or Agent in Nigeria to indicate their interest in participating in a pre-qualification exercise, following which, only those qualified original equipment manufacturers/representatives will be chosen and invited to competitively tender for the works.
Pre-Qualification Documents
Prospective original equipment manufacturers/representatives are requested to forward the following documents along with their application as minimum requirement:
- i. Evidence of Registration with Corporate Affairs Commission for Nigerian companies and equivalent Company Registering Bodies for foreign companies (In case of foreign, indicate whether there is a Nigeria office & location):
- ii. Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years;
- iii. Evidence(s) of compliance with the provisions of the Pension Reform Act 2004 for Nigerian companies;
- iv. Company’s Audited Account and Annual Turnover of similar business for the last three (3) years;
- v. VAT registration and evidence of past VAT remittances certificates for Nigerian companies;
- vi. Evidence of financial strength, credit worthiness and readiness to instruct bankers to supply financial information on the company as may be required;
- Verifiable list of previous similar works successfully carried out within the last ten years with names of clients, evidence of award and practical completion certificates;
- Evidence of registration with relevant professional bodies; and (ix) Company profile and organisational structure, including names and brief resumes of key personnel.
Submission of Pre-Qualification Documents
The expression of interest should be submitted in sealed envelope clearly marked pre-qualification for “Procurement of Automotive Testing Laboratory Equipments” on the left hand corner and must be delivered to the address below not later than 3rd June, 2013.
The Director General,
National Automotive Council,
23, Parakou Street, Wuse II,
P.M.B. 320, Garki,
Abuja.
