Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute
Federal Ministry of Science and Technology
Tender: Invitation for Submission of Technical and Commercial Bids For 2012 Capital Projects
A: Introduction:
The Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI) is a Parastatal under the aegis of the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology. NBRRI is desirous of executing some Capital Projects under the 2012 Budget Appropriation. Suitably qualified and reputable Contractors are invited to submit technical and commercial bids for the under listed projects:
Lot 1: Advanced R & D on Building and Roofing Materials Programmes:
Development of Prototype Blended Alternative Cements Plant to reduce dependence on Portland cement. The scope of work shall comprise the supply and installation of equipment for the Prototype Blended Cements Plant with 15% back up spare parts, test running, commissioning as well as training.
Lot 2: Development of R & D Infrastructure:
Provision of Borehole and Overhead Tank for Water Supply Improvement at NLC, Ota. The scope of work shall comprise geophysical survey, development and testing of borehole to adequate yielding point (60m), installation of submersible pumps as well as construction of 2.4×2.4 x 1.2m (10,000 Litres) steel over head tank (6m elevation) on concrete foundation.
Lot 3: Building Road and Engineering Materials Research Information Management System (BREMIS).
(a) Library Automation and Book/Journal Acquisition: The scope shall comprise acquisition of library automation software including virtual library key (professional version), multiple user generic back up etc.
(b) IT Facilities: The scope shall comprise Up-grading of IT facilities at NBRRI Abuja Office Complex and National Laboratory Complex Ota, Ogun State.
(c) Procurement of Computers, Photocopiers, Scanners, Printers, Media/Audio Kits and Accessories including installation and testing.
Lot 4: Strengthening of Laboratory Research Facilities at NBRRI, NLC Ota:
Purchase of State-of-the-Art Equipment, Rehabilitation, Refurbishing and Updating of existing equipment for NBRRI Laboratories (Phase l). The scope shall include supply and installation of equipment, refurbishing and updating of existing equipment.
Lot 5: Infrastructure and Equipping of National Construction Materials Testing Laboratory:
Supply and Installation of asphalt/bitumen Laboratory Equipment at Abuja Office Complex. The scope shall include supply; installation and testing of equipment.
Lot 6: Construction of NBRRI Skills Acquisition and Extension Centres using NBRRI technologies:
(a) Construction of NBRRI Skills Acquisition and Extension Centre in Bayelsa State.
(b) Construction of NBRRI Skills Acquisition and Extension Centre in Akwa Ibom State.
(c) Construction of NBRRI Skills Acquisition and Extension Centre in Ogun State.
(d) Construction of NBRRI Skills Acquisition and Extension Centre in Plateau State.
(e) Construction of NBRRI Skills Acquisition and Extension Centre in Bauchi State.
(f) Construction of NBRRI Skills Acquisition and Extension Centre in Ondo State.
(g) Construction of NBRRI Skills Acquisition and Extension Centre in Benue State.
(h) Up-grading of NBRRI, Ikoyi Office.
The scope for (a) (g) shall comprise construction of offices, workshops, auditorium, workshops for the Skill Acquisition Centres in the various States of the Federation using NBRRI technologies. The scope of work for (h) comprise up-grading of NBRRI, Ikoyi Office, rehabilitation of existing structures/facilities and supply and installation of equipment.
B: Tender Submission Procedures:
1. Interested Bidders should submit separate bids for each of the listed lots or sublots. Bids that do not comply shall be rejected.
2. Bidders should submit Technical and Financial Bids in separate envelope clearly marked Technical Bids or Financial Bids as appropriate with lot/sublot number indicated in the left hand corner of the envelope.
3. The Technical Bids should include the following documents:
(a) Evidence of Company Registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
(b) Evidence of Payment of Taxes (Tax Clearance Certificate/VAT Registration and Remittance) for the past three years.
(c) Company Audited Account for the past three years.
(d) Evidence of Financial capability and banking support.
(e) Technical competence/experience/qualification of key personnel.
(f) Evidence of similar projects executed and knowledge of the Industry.
(g) Compliance with National Pension Act.
(h) Compliance with the requirement of Section 6 (1) to (3) of the Industrial Training Fund Amendment Act, 2011.
4. All Construction Projects are based on alternative building technologies and innovations developed by NBRRI and familiarity with this and locally available raw materials will be an added advantage.
5. Bidders can collect bidding documents at the rate of N25,000 for Lots 1-5 and each of sublets 6a-6h from the address stated below. Only financial bids of qualified bidders shall be opened.
C: Submission
All completed Bids should be properly addressed, sealed and clearly marked.
They are to be submitted on or before Monday, 28th May, 2012 by 9.00 a.m. Bids shall be opened at 10.00 a.m on the same date.
The Director-General/Chief Executive Officer
Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute
Plot 449, Samuel Ogedengbe Crescent
Jabi, Abuja.
Representatives of the Companies and the General Public are cordially invited to the event please.
Signed
Management
