Invitation for Bids (IFB)
Federal Government of Nigeria
Federal Ministry of Education
Kaduna Polytechnic Science and Technology Education Post Basic (STEP-B)
Project (Centre for Solid Minerals Research and Development)
CR 4364 UNI
Procurement and Installation of Internet Infrastructure and Supply of Internet Services, e-Books, e-Journals and Computer Softwares Step-B/CoEx Sold Minerals/ GDS/NCB/02/12
Issuing date of the IFB: March 20th 2012
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 Government of Nigeria has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) toward 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 agreement(s) resulting from this IFB: STEP- B/CoEx Solid Minerals/GDS/NCB/02/12
3. The Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna Science and Technology Education Post Basic (STEP B) Project serves as the implementing agency for the project and now invites sealed bids from eligible Bidders for Procurement and Installation of Internet Infrastructure and Supply of Internet Services, e-Books, e-Journals and Computer Softwares at Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna, Nigerian Institute of Mining and Geosciences, Jos, Federal University Of Technology, Yola, The Federal Polytechnic, Nekede-Owerri, and The Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa.
| Lot No. | Item Description | Quantity | Bid Security | Delivery Period | Location |
| 1 | 1a: Supply and Installation of Internet Infrastructure and Provision of Internet Services
1b: Supply and Installation of Internet Infrastructure and Provision of Internet Services
1c: Supply and Installation of Internet Infrastructure and Provision of Internet Services
1d: Supply and Installation of Internet Infrastructure and Provision of Internet Services
1e: Supply and Installation of Internet Infrastructure and Provision of Internet Services |
Various
Various
Various
Various
|
At least 2.5% of bid price
At least 2.5% of bid price
At least 2.5% of bid price
At least 2.5% of bid price |
60 days
60 days
60 days
60 days |
Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna
The Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa
Nigerian Institute of Mining and Geosciences, Jos
Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola |
| 2 | 2a: Supply of Minerals Related e-Journals
2b: Supply of Minerals Related e-Journals
2c: Supply of Computer Softwares
|
309
12
28 |
At least 2.5% of bid price
At least 2.5% of bid price
At least 2.5% of bid price |
60 days
60 days
60 days |
Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna
Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna
Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna |
4. Bidding will be conducted using the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) procedures specified in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits, edition of May 2006 and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in these Guidelines, that meet the following minimum qualification criteria;
a. Must have completed at least 2 successful contracts involving the installation of Internet Equipment, the Provision of internet Services and technical Support of comparable scale to Purchaser’s needs
b. Demonstrate experience in installing and managing Internet Infrastructure and the Provision of Services.
c. Must show Financial Viability, and to demonstrate annual turnover and liquidity of at least a minimum acceptable figure for 3 years, A reasonable annual cash flow of at least 5 times the estimated proposed contract.
5. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from Project Manager and inspect bidding documents at the address given below froum 8:00am to 4:00pm excluding public holidays.
6. A complete set of hard copy bidding documents in English Language may be purchased by interested Bidders on submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of fifteen Thousand Naira N15,000.00) only or $100 (One hundred United States Dallas) only. The method of payment will be in Bank Draft in favor of STEP-B CoEx Solid Minerals Project, Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna. The document will be collected by the representative of the bidder or by courier service on request.
7. Bids must be delivered to the address below at or before 17th April 2012 by 12:00 noon Bids need to he secured by a Bid Security from a reputable Bank” and the amount of Bid Security required is 2.5%, Electronic bid will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened in the presence of Bidders’ representatives, who choose to at the address below on or before 17th April, 20 12 by 12 .00 noon.
8. The attention of prospective Bidders is drawn to (i) the fact that they will be required to certify in their bids that all software is either covered by a valid license or was produced by the Bidder and (ii) that violations are considered fraud, which can result in ineligibility to be awarded World Bank-financed contracts.
9. The address referred to above is:
The Project Manager,
Science and Technology Education Post Basic (STEP-B) Project
Kaduna Polytechnic Main Campus
P. M. B 2021, KadunTa,
Kaduna State, Nigeria.
Tel: + 234 8037 619 719
e-mail: stephkadpoly@yahoo.co.uk
