Headquarters Nigerian Army,
Ministry of Defence Area 7, Garki Abuja
Invitation to Tender for the Execution of Year 2009 Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) Projects for the Nigerian Army
A. Preamble:
In partial fulfillment of requirements of the Public Procurement Act 2007 in the procurements of goods and services by Federal Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, the Nigerian Army wishes to undertake the execution of the under-listed projects under the Year 2009 Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) ending June 2012. To this end, competent contractors/vendors are invited to submit both technical and financial bids in line with defined scope and technical specifications for the projects:
B. Projects:
1. Construction of 1 Block of 3 Classrooms and Sinking of 1 Borehole at the Armed Forces Staff School, Kaduna. Construction of 1 Block of 3 Classrooms and Sinking of 1 Borehole with Water Storage Facilities at NDA (Armed Forces Staff School), Kaduna. This shall be by Open Tendering.
2. Procurement of Classroom and Laboratory Furniture for Armed Forces Staff School K Kaduna. Supply of Classroom and Laboratory Furniture for the NDA (Armed Forces Staff School), Kaduna. This shall be by Open Tendering.
3. Procurement of Science Laboratory Equipment for Armed Forces Staff School, Kaduna. Supply of Science Laboratory Equipment for the NDA
(Armed Forces Staff School), Kaduna. This shall be by Selective Tendering.
4. Procurement of B-Vehicles. Supply of 1x 32-Seater Coaster Buses for each of the following 3 Nigerian Army Training Institutions: NMS Zaria, ADSS Ohafia and AFSS NDA Kaduna. This shall be by Open Tendering but Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) will be given priority.
5. Procurement of Generators. Supply of 3 No 50 KVA Generators for 3
Nigerian Army Training Institutions. This shall be by Open Tendering but Original Equipment Manufacturers (DEM) will be given priority.
6. Procurement of E-Library and Accessories. Procurement of E-Library and Accessories for the following Nigerian Army Institutions: N AOWA Vocational Training Centre. Abuja and NMS, Zaria. This shall be by Open Tendering.
7. Procurement of Body Anatomy Biological Models. Procurement of sets of Body Anatomy Biological Models for the following 12 Nigerian Army Training Institutions: NMS Zaria, CSS Suleija, CSS Ojo Lagos, CSS Abakaliki, CSS Kaduna, CSS Lungi Barracks Abuja, CSS Ibadan, CSS Ipaja, CSS Jos, CSS Makurdi, CSS Ndiri Onitsha and ADSS Ohafia. This shall be strictly by Selective Tendering.
8. Construction of a Library at NAOWA Vocational Centre, Gowon Barracks, Abuja. Construction of a Library Block at the NAOWA Vocational Centre/Abuja. This shall be by selective Tendering.
9. Procurement of Furniture for New Library at NAOWA Vocational Centre, Gowon Barracks, Abuja. Procurement of Furniture at the NAOWA Vocational Centre, Abuja. This shall be by selective Tendering
10. Procurement of Science Laboratory Equipment and Furniture for New Laboratory at CSS Suleija. Supply of Science Laboratory Equipment and Furniture for New Laboratory at CSS Suleija. This shall be by Open Tendering.
11. Procurement of Books for New Library at NAOWA Vocational Training Centre Abuja. Supply of Books for New Library at NAOWA Vocational Training Centre, Abuja. This shall be by selective Tendering.
12. Procurement of Science Laboratory Equipment and Supply of Classroom Furniture at CSS Ojo – Lagos. Supply of Science Laboratory Equipment and Supply of Classroom Furniture for CSS Ojo – Lagos. This shall be by open Tendering.
13. Procurement of Science Laboratory Equipment and Supply of Classroom Furniture at ADSS Ohafia. Supply of Science Laboratory Equipment and Supply of Classroom Furniture for ADSS OhafiO. This shall be by open Tendering.
14. Procurement of Books for NMS Zaria and CSS Ojo – Lagos. Supply of Books each for the following 2 Nigerian Army Training Institutions: NMS Zaria and CSS Ojo – Lagos. This shall be by selective Tendering.
C. Qualification Requirements:
Tenders should indicate clearly the areas of interest and locations on the Technical and Financial Bid submissions and also include:
a. Company 3 years audited account report.
b. Certificate of Incorporation with CAC.
c. Tax Clearance for the last three years.
d. VAT Certificate/Evidence of Remittances.
e. Verifiable evidence of execution of similar projects in the past to include the contract sums, copies of letters of award letters and completion certificate; and other works experience.
f. Evidence of financial capacity from a reputable Bank.
g. Evidence of registration of company with PENCOM
D. Verification of Claims in Qualification Documents:
The Nigerian Army reserves the right to verify the authenticity of claims made in the tender documents submitted and to take any action in the interest of the Nigerian Army and the TETFUND as to whether to accept or reject the bids.
E. Collection and Return of Tender Documents:
Tender documents are to be collected from the Assistant Director Army Tenders Board. Army Headquarters on payment of a non-refundable tender fee of N15,000.00 for all Categories of projects. Submission of bids should be in 2 separate envelops, sealed and clearly marked as “Technical Bids for the..” Or “Financial for the …” indicating the project bid for and the location. This is to be deposited in the Tenders Box located in the Assistant Director, Army Tenders Board’s office at the Department of Logistics, Army Headquarters, Ministry of Defence, Area 7, Garki ABUJA.
Collection of tender requirements commences on Friday 2nd March 2012 and return of the completed tender documents closes by 10.00am on Friday 23rd March 2012. All projects are to be completed by 30 June 2012.
F. Public Opening of Bids:
Due to the time constraint to complete the projects by June 2012, the Nigerian Army Tenders’ Board will carry out simultaneously both the technical and financial bids evaluation of all bids submitted after the opening of the financial bids. Unqualified bids will be disqualified where applicable even after the public opening of the bids. Consequently all prospective contractors are invited to witness the public opening of the Financial Bids on Tuesday 27 March 2012 at Army Headquarters Restaurant, Area 7 Garki, Abuja.
Nothing in this advertisement shall imply commitment on the part of the Nigerian Army to enter any agreement in respect of the above listed projects, reply any company not found suitable or entitle any bidder to make any claim(s) whatsoever in respect of any expense(s) incurred in preparation for qualification. Late submission will not be considered. The decision of the Nigerian Army Tenders’ Board is final.
Signed:
Chief of Logistics (Army)
Army Headquarters.
