Central Bank of Nigeria
Notice of Invitation for Bid
1.0 Introduction
The Central Bank of Nigeria invites sealed bids from bidders for the provision of Consultancy services for the implementation of Business Continuity Management in the Central Bank of Nigeria.
2.0 Scope of Work
The project scope essentially will cover the review of the Business Continuity Strategy, development and implementation of an up-to-date Business Continuity Management
Program for CBN. Accordingly, the scope of work should entail:
1 BS 25999 Gap Analysis
- Gap analysis/assessment of the existing BCM strategy, structure and practices of the Bank against BS25999 standards.
- Development of BCM Implementation Program
2 Development/revision and implementation of BCM Framework
- Development and implementation of BCM Policy
- Development and implementation of BCM Organization and Governance Deployment of BCM Tools
3 Review and implementation of BCM Strategy
- Business Impact Analysis
- Risk Assessment
- Implementation of Business Continuity Strategy
- Implementation of Business Units Business Continuity
- Plans and Incident Management Plans.
- BCM Training and Awareness
4. Exercise, Maintenance and Review
Business Continuity Plan Simulations/Drills
5 BS 25999 Certification
Following the successful execution of the above listed scope, the consultant will work with the CBN in achieving BS 25999 Certification.
3.0 General Requirements
Interested Service provider wishing to carry out the above job shall submit, amongst others, 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), and detailed Resume of relevant staff.
d.) Previous, verifiable evidence of experience on similar projects successfully executed in an organisation similar in size and complexity to the CBN (evidence of verifiable certificate of completion should be provided)
e.) Reference letter from bank stating financial ability to carry out such project(s).
f.) Current company’s audited statement of accounts.
g.) The vendor must have internationally recognized certification in the solution they intend to provide.
h.) The company must be registered by Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN).
i) Evidence of employees Retirement Savings Accounts (RSA) with a pension Fund Administrator.
j) Evidence of remitting employer and employee pension contributions to the appropriate pension fund custodian \
k) Evidence of transferring all pension Funds and Assets prior to the commencement of the pension Reform Act to licensed pension operators.
4.0 Collection of Bid Document
Interested and competent consultants wishing to carry out the above job should collect the Invitation for Bid (IFB) document from the Secretary Major Contract Tenders Committee, PSSD (2nd Floor, Wing C) CBN Head Office Abuja on the payment of a non-refundable fee of N50,000.00 (Fifty Thousand Naira Only). The payment will be in Bank Draft payable to CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA.
5.0 Submission
The submission will be in two separate envelopes.
A. The General Requirements and the technical solution should be submitted in one wax sealed envelope boldly marked at the top left corner “Prequalification and Tender for implementation of Business Continuity Management in the Central Bank of Nigeria”.
B. The Financial Bid should be submitted in another wax sealed envelope boldly marked at the top left corner.-“Financial Bid for Implementation of implementation of Business Continuity Management in the Central Bank of Nigeria”
The submissions should be addressed to:-
The Secretary,
Major Contracts Tenders Committee
2nd Floor, Wing C
CBN Head Office Complex,
Central Business District
Abuja, FCT Nigeria.
Fax No: 09-462-37215
E-mail: tenders@cbn.gov.ng
Closing Date
All submissions must be received at the above address on or before 23rd April, 2012.
Opening Date
The tenders shall be opened on 19th April, 2012 at Central Bank of Nigeria Head Office Complex Abuja, 2nd Floor Wing D Conference Room by 11 am.
Important Notice
A) Only successful pro-qualified company(s) will have their Financial Bids evaluated. Full tendering procedure will be applied to consultants prequalified and found capable of executing the project.
B) Nothing in the advert shall be construed to be a commitment on the part of the CBN.
C) The successful consultants will be contacted
Signed
MANAGEMENT
