Federal Republic of Nigeria
Federal Ministry of Health
Invitation to Tender for Procurement/Installation of Solar Refrigerators for the Storage of Vaccines in Some Selected Wards under the Global Alliance
for Vaccines and Immunization Health System Strengthening (GAVI HSS) Grant
Introduction
The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOM) signed on to the implementation of GAVI Prefect on Health System Strengthening (HSS),
2. The GAVI Project is implemented by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), the Department of Planning, Research and Statistics and the Department of Food and Drug Services of the Ministry.
3. Department of Food and Drug Services is responsible for implementing the objectives 5 component which is to strengthen the Logistics system and infrastructure at National/State/LGA/Ward levels.
4. There is provision in the approved work plan under Logistics and infrastructure Strengthening for the installation of solar refrigerators for the storage of vaccines in some selected wards in the country.
5. The Ministry therefore invites eligible and competent contractors to tender for the supply and installation of solar refrigerators as follows:
Scope of Work:
6. The scope of work to be carried out shall include the Procurement and installation of Solar Powered Refrigerators.
Lot 1 – South East and South South (Abia, Ebonyi, Imo, Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers)
Lot 2 – North Central and North East (Nassarawa, Kogi, PCT, Niger, Bauchi,
Tarabt, and Gombe)
Lot 3 – South West and North West (Ekiti, Ogun, Oyo, Jigawa, Kano, Katsina and Kebbi)
Eligibility Requirements:
7. Technical and Financial proposals for each are therefore required from qualified and experienced contractors and suppliers, Interested contractor/suppliers are expected to show evidence of the following:
i. Certificate of Incorporation with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and
evidence of Annual Returns Filling at CAC;
ii. Proof of Registration with National Pension Commission and evidence of remittances of employees pension contribution/ deduction;
iii. Company’s Audited Accounts for the last three years;
iv. Tax Clearance Certificate for the past 3 years i.e. 2008, 2009, 2010 (to expire December, 2011);
v. VAT Registration with TIN No. and proof of past remittance;
vi. Evidence of Financial Capability to execute the contract with the Ministry; vii. Evidence of payment of Tender Fee of N 10,000 only in favour of Federal Ministry of Health
viii. Company profile, partnerships, curriculum vitae with evidence of experience of key technical personnel;
ix. Evidence of similar job(s) previously executed or currently being executed (including letters of award, completion certificate, payment)
x. Submission of technical details and brochures of items being tendered for.
Collection of Qualification and Tender Documents:
8. Qualified applicants are to collects of:
a) WHO approved specification for the solar powered refrigerators
b) Specific locations and Geo-Political Zones to be covered.
c) Tender/Bid Document(s)
Submission of Qualification and Tender Documents:
9. The qualification and Tender Documents must be submitted in two (2) copies each; including one (1) copy in sealed envelope clearly marked “qualification” and “Tender” Documents for any or all of THE SPECIFIED 3 LOTS and delivered not later than 12.00 noon of 31st May, 2011 to the address -below;
The Secretary
Ministerial Tenders Board
Federal Secretariat Complex
Phase 111, Podium G3, 3rd Floor (Ministerial Tender’s Board Secretariat)
Federal Ministry of Health
Ahmadu Bello Way, CBD Abuja.
Opening Of Qualification and tender Requirements Documents
10. Tender documents will be opened after the close of the submission date on Tuesday 31st May 2011 at 1.00 p.m. Nigeria time (12 noon GMT). All bidders or their representative are invited to witness the public opening of bids received accordingly
Please Note:
11. This advertisement shall not be construed as a commitment on the part of the Ministry by virtue of his/her responses to the advertisement
Signed:
L. N. Awute mni,
Permanent Secretary.
