Central Bank of Nigeria
Invitation to Tender for the Data Center Infrastructure Automation/Management and Network Operations Center Solution (NOC) in the Central Bank of Nigeria
(Ref: CBN/ITD/PMO/RFP/NOC/TRP/001)
1. The Central Bank of Nigeria (hereafter referred to as “CBN” or “the Bank”), being the apex Bank of the country occupies a central position in the
economic and social development of Nigeria. In order to fulfil its vision of being the best in class among the world’s central banks, the Bank has deployed Information Technology (IT) infrastructure and enterprise applications to support its core business processes and enable delivery of its strategic objectives.
2. The Bank is currently retrofitting her Data Centres in its Head office and two other locations to achieve high availability, efficiency, effectiveness, ease of operation and resource provisioning. CBN is seeking to implement an intelligent Data Centre infrastructure Automation/Management system in three Data Centres in Head office and two other locations and a Network Operations Centre at its Head Office.
3. CBN now invites sealed bids in two (2) Lots from bidders for the Installation of Data Centre Infrastructure Automation/ Management (Lot 1) and Network Operations Centre (Lot2). This Request for Proposal (RFP) is being extended to a set of eligible and competent Vendors.
4. Proposals from single vendors or from multiple vendors working together as a team will both be considered. The ideal vendor(s) will have certified knowledge and verifiable capacity and experience in data center industry. Experience in the public or banking sector is preferred, but not mandatory
General Requirement:
Interested and competent vendors wishing to provide the above service to CBN must submit the following documents for verification:
a) Evidence of registration with Corporate Affairs Commission
b) Evidence of payment of tax for the last three (3) years as and when due.
c) Comprehensive company profile including registered address, functional contact email address, GSM phone number(s), facsimile number(s)
d) Verifiable evidence of similar jobs successfully executed in the past.
e) Reference letter from bank stating financial ability to carry out such service(s).
f) Current company’s audited statement of account.
g) Certificate of Compliance issued by the National Pension Commission as evidence of fulfilling employer’s obligation to employees with respect to pensions.
h) Evidence of payment of training contributions to ITF (Industrial Training Fund).
i) Evidence of Registration with FRC (Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria).
Specific Requirement:
j) All requirements are mandatory.
Collection of Bid Documents:
Interested companies who possess the above minimum requirements may collect the bidding documents on the payment of a non-refundable fee of N50,000.00 (Bank Draft in favor of Central Bank of Nigeria) from:
The Secretary,
Major Contracts Tenders Committee
2nd Floor, Wing C
CBN Head Office Complex,
Central Business District,
Abuja, FCT Nigeria.
Phone No: 09-462-37216
Submission:
Completed tender documents, including all the above listed documents should be forwarded in wax sealed envelope boldly marked at the top left corner:- “Data Center Infrastructure Automation/Management and Network Operations Center Solution in the Central Bank of Nigeria”
And addressed to:-
The Secretary,
Major Contracts Tenders Committee
2nd Floor, Wing C
CBN Head Office Complex,
Central Business District,
Abuja, FCT Nigeria.
Phone No: 09-462-37216
E-mail: mctc@cbn.gov.ng
Email: mctc@cbn.gov.ng
Closing Date
All submissions must be received at the above Office on or before 23rd May 2013.
Opening Date:
All submissions will be opened not later than 30th May 2013.
Important Notice:
A) Nothing in the advert shall be construed to be a commitment on the part of the CBN.
B) The successful company (s) will be notified formally.
Signed:
Management
