National Council for Arts and Culture
Plot 1370 Ukpo Close, Off Oro Ago Crescent, off Muhammad Buhari way, (by Old CBN) Garki II District, P.M.B. 252, Garki-Abuja.
Tel/Fax; 09-2342 360, 09-670 6861
E-mail: natcouncilforarts@yahoo.com, info@ncac.gov.ng
Invitation to Tender
The General Public is to note that our earlier advert dated 25th March, 2013 and 8th April, 2013 respectively which appeared in Thisday, Daily Trust and Federal Tender Journal have been cancelled due to observed procedural misplacement. The National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) is therefore re-advertising and all interested and competent contractors/consultants and event managers are invited to tender.
All those that bidded based on the cancelled advert are advised to submit fresh biddings. Biddings are also open to all other interested contractors. The tender covers Lot I -XI as stated below:-
Lot i. Maintenance of NCAC Headquarters and Ten (10) Zonal Offices.
Lot ii. Craft Development Centre Calabar, Cross River State.
Lot iii. Arts and Craft Skill Acquisition Centre in Ijebu Remo, Ogun State.
Lot iv. Construction of Culture and Unity Centre Biu, Borno State.
Lot v. Development of National Research Centre on Boat Regatta in Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State.
Lot vi. Development of Craft Centre in Ikare.
Lot vii. Development of Craft Centre Kano.
Lot viii. Development of Craft Centre Sokoto.
Lot ix. Development of National Research Centre on Durbar Traditions in Kaduna.
Lot x. Development of National Research Centre on Masquerade Traditions, Enugu.
Lot xi. 27th National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST).
3. Tender Requirements
Interested bidders are required to submit the following Tender Documents:-
- Evidence of Company Registration with Corporate Affairs Commission.
- Evidence of Current Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years (2010 – 2012).
- Evidence of having fulfilled all obligations in relation to pension and Social Security contributions in accordance with the provision of the Pension Act 2007 and evidence of clearance from Industrial Training Fund (ITF).
- Evidence of VAT Registration, Remittance and Tax Identification Number (TIN).
- Company Profile including key Staff and strength.
- Details of equipment and plants/technology capability.
- Name, Address of Bankers and letter of Reference from Bank(s).
- Verifiable details of similar contracts previously executed in the last five (5) years including letters of Award Agreement and Completion Certificate(s) where applicable.
- Evidence of financial capabilities and banking support.
- Company Audited Account for the last three (3) years (2010 – 2012).
4. Submission of Tender Documents/Instructions
Interested Bidders are to obtain Tender documents after the payment of Tender fee of Fifteen Thousand Naira (N 15,000.00) from the NCAC Office, Plot 1370 Ukpo Close, Off Oro Ago Crescent Off Muhammad Buhari Way, (by Old CBN) Garki II District, Abuja on or before 12noon on 15th July, 2013 and opening of bids shall be by 2pm on the same date.
4.1 For each lot, interested bidders are to submit Technical and Financial Bids separate envelopes. The Lot number and the project title should be indicated on both Technical and Financial Bids on the left hand corner of each envelop and the company name should be boldly written at the back of the envelop. All envelopes should be addressed to-Executive Director/CEO, National Council for Arts and Culture Plot 1370 Ukpo Close, Off Oro ago Crescent Off Muhammad Buhari Way, (by Old CBN) Garki II District, Abuja.
Any envelope not containing the required information will be rejected.
5. Additional Information:-
- i. The Advertisement shall not be considered as commitment on the part of the National Council for Arts and Culture nor shall it entitle potential companies to make any claim whatsoever and/or seek any indemnity from the National Council for Arts and Culture by virtue of such company having responded to the advertisement.
- ii. Late submission of Tender documents will be rejected.
- iii. The National Council for Arts and Culture reserves the right to reject any application.
Signed:
Management
NCAC-Abuja
