Invitation for Pre-Qualification for Tender for 2011 Goods, Works and Services at Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC)

Raw Materials Research and Development Council

Federal Ministry of Science and Technology

Plot 17Aguiyi-lronssi Street Maitama District

P.M.B. 232. Garki, Abuja

E-mail: ceo@rmrdc.gov.ng

Website: www.rmrdc.gov.ng

TEL: 234-9-4137420

234-9-4136035

234-9-4137416

FAX: 234-9-4136034

Invitation for Pre-Qualification for Tender for 2011 Goods, Works and Services

A.         Preamble

The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) is a Parastatal under the aegis of Federal Ministry of Science and Technology. The Council is charged with the responsibility of promoting Research & Development, as well as investment in local sourcing of Industrial Raw Materials. Council programmes cover Raw Materials for all industrial Sectors including:

1. Food, Beverages and Tobacco
2. Wood and Wood Products
3. Pulp, Paper and Paper Products, Printing and Publishing
4. Textile, Wearing Apparel, Leather and Leather Products
5. Domestic and Industrial Plastic, Rubber and Foam
6. Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals
7. Base Metals. Iron and Steel
8. Non-Metallic Minerals
9. Motor Vehicle and Miscellaneous
10. Electrical and Electronics
11. New and Advanced Materials

B.         Areas for Pre-Qualification

The RMRDC invites competent Contractors, Consultants, R&D Resource Persons and Researchers for various projects, works and services, which are listed hereunder.

Lot 1: Consultants, Resource Persons and Researchers

1. Research and Development Programmes and Projects (Research Proposals in all areas of Raw Materials Development, Consult RMRDC Prospectus for Programmes and Projects or RMRDC Website: www.rmrdc.gove.ng
2. Research Surveys
3. Research Evaluation and Monitoring
4. Assessment of R&D Proposals and Analysis of Reports
5. Participation in various Technical Committees
6. Development of Resource Materials (Books, Technical Reports, Monographs, etc),
7. Raw Materials information System
8. Upgrading of Raw Materials Display Centre in the States
9. Staff Training and Development
10. Publicity and Documentaries
11. Entrepreneurship (Skill Acquisition in Raw Materials Processing),

Lot2; Raw Material Processing Clusters

The Council intends to support existing Raw Materials Processing

Clusters and promote establishment of new ones based on R&D results.

This will be executed under PPP arrangement.   Partners are invited including State Governments and their Agencies, Local Governments, Cooperatives Societies, NGO’s, Entrepreneurs, Higher Institutions, Industrialists,   Organized   Private Sector (MAN,   NASSI,   NASME, Financial Institutions including Microfinance Banks etc.) Only letters of intent are required at this stage,

Lot3: Supply of Project and Utility Vehicles

1. Saloon Cars
2. Pickup Vans

Lot 4: Supply and Installation of Printing Equipments

Lot 5: Supply of Sporting Equipment

Lot 6: Supply of Library Books, Journals, Periodicals, Library Accessories

Lot 7: Construction   of   Raw   Materials   Resource Testing and Analysis Centre

Lot 8: Construction of Phase II- Headquarter Office Complex

C,      Pre-Qualification Requirements

Interested Consultants,   Resource   Persons and  Contractors are required to submit the following Documents:-

1. Certificate of Incorporation with Corporate Affairs Commission.
2. Value Added Tax (VAT) Registration Certificate,
3. Tax Clearance Certificate for the last Three (3) years.
4. Evidence of Financial Capability from a reputable Bank.
5. Company’s Audited Account for the last Three (3) years (2008,  2009, 2010),
6. A detailed Company Profile showing list of Professional Staff and their experience.
7. Evidence of Previous Jobs and experience in the area of Pre- Qualification.
8. For Resource Persons and Researchers, only a Detailed CV and proposals are required.

D.      Submission Of Pre-Qualification Documents

All the documents must be in a sealed envelope marked “2011″ Pre-Qualification and the Lot Number written on the top left side of the envelope and addressed to:

The Secretary,

Procurement Planning Committee,

Raw Materials Research and Development Council,

17, Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama,

P.M.B.232,Garki Abuja.

To reach him on or before 29^th July, 2011 .The bids will be opened same day at 12 noon at the Council’s Committee Room.

NOTE;

“This PRE-Qualification to Tender” shall not be construed to be a commitment, on the part of Raw Materials Research and Development Council Abuja, It shall not entitle such Person to make any claims whatsoever or seek for any remedy /indemnity from Raw Materials Research and Development Council, by virtue of such person having responded to this advert.

Late submission will not be accepted. However, proposals for Research and Partnerships for Raw Materials Clusters can be submitted anytime. Research Proposals can also be sent by e-mail to ceo@rmrdc.gov.ng
Submission should be very clear on the area of specialization and LOT(S) of interest.

Signed:

Secretary

Procurement Planning Committee

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