Invitation for Bids
Federal Government of Nigeria
Federal Ministry of Education
Federal Government College, NISE
Science and Technology Education
Post Basic (Step- B) Project
For The Procurement and Installation of ICT Equipment, Science Equipment and Chemicals, Supply of Science and Technical Textbooks and Instructional Materials, Science Laboratory and Office Furniture and Fittings
CREDIT NO: 4304
Issuance Date: 5th August, 2010
1. This Invitation for Bids follows the General Procurement notice for this project that appeared in Development Business, issue no. 591 of 2nd July, 2007.
2. The Federal Republic of Nigeria has received a Credit from the International Development Association (IDA) towards the cost of Science and Technology Education Post-Basic (STEP-B) Project, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this credit to payments under the contract for the Procurement and Installation of ICT Equipment, Science Equipment and Chemicals. Supply of Science and Technical Textbooks and Instructional Materials, Science Laboratory and Office Furniture and Fittings. Contract No: STEPB/FGC NISE/GDS/NCB/01/10
3. The Science and Technology Education Post-Basic Project, Federal Government College Nise, now invites sealed bids from eligible and qua bidders for:
| Item | Lots No | Description | Qty | Bid
Security |
Validity Period | Delivery Period | Delivery Location |
| 1 | 1 | Procurement of Science Equipment | Various | At least 2.5% of Bid Price | 90days | 60days | FGC NISE |
| 2 | 2 | Procurement of Laboratory chemicals | Various | At least 2.5% of Bid Price | 90days | 60days | FGC NISE |
| 3 | 3 | Procurement of Science and technical textbooks and instructional materials | Various | At least 2.5% of Bid Price | 90days | 60days | FGC NISE |
| 5 | 5 | Procurement of Laboratory and Office furniture and fittings | Various | At least 2.5% of Bid Price | 90days | 60days | FGC NISE |
4. Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) a. procedure specified in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits, and is open to all bidders from eligible source Countries is defined in the Guidelines.
5. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from: Science and Technology Education Post Basic (STEP-B) Project, Federal Government College, Nise and inspect the bidding documents at the address given below, from 0800hrs 1600hrs daily, Mondays to Fridays, except on public holidays.
6. Qualifications requirements include: (i) Evidence of previous supply (sale) of similar equipment for the past 5 years and TIN NUMBER, (ii) Audited Financial statements for the last three years, (iii) A margin of preference for certain goods manufactured domestically shall not be applied. Additional details are provided in the Bidding Documents,
7. A complete set of Bidding Documents in English Language may be purchased by interested bidders on the submission of a written application to the address below and upon submission of a non refundable fee of N10,000.00 (Ten Thousand Naira only). The method of payment will be Cash or Certified Bank Draft from a reputable Commercial Bank in favour of Science and Technology Education Post Basic (STEP-B) Project, Federal Government College Nise. The Bidding Documents will be collected by hand or by courier services on request.
8. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 1200 on Monday 6th September, 2010. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security of 2.5% of bid price in Naira or its equivalent in a freely convertible currency. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives, who choose to attend at the address below at 1200hrs, on Monday 6th September, 2010.
9. Bidders may bid for one or more complete lots as award will be based on use individual lots. Any bid submitted for incomplete lots will be declared non responsive.
10. The address referred to above is:
The Project Manager,
Science and Technology education Post-Basic (STEP-B)
Project,
Federal Government College Nise,
Anambra State.
Telephone: 08033018092, 08054472426, 07036576731
E-mail: stepbanambrafgc@yahoo.com
