Invitation for Bids (IFB)
Federal Government of Nigeria
Federal Ministry of Science and Technology
National Biotechnology Development Agency, Abuja Science and Technology Education Post-Basic (Step-B) Project
Credit No: IDA 4304 UNI
Procurement and Installation of Research Equipment and Materials
IFB No: STEPB/NABDA/NCB/GDS/01/12
Issued Date; 30 July 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 and 2nd National Dailies of the same date.
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 Project (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 Research Equipment and Materials. The National Biotechnology Development Agency, Science and Technology Education Post-Basic (STEP-B) Project, Abuja, now invites bids from sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the procurement of the following:
| Lot No. | Item Description | Quantity | Bid Security | Delivery Period | Location |
| 1. | Supply and Installation Laboratory Research Equipment | Various | At least 2.5% of bid price | 60 Days | NABDA STEP-B Office, Umuaru Musa Yar’Adua Way, Lugbe Abuja |
| 2 | Supply of Laboratory Research Materials | Various | At least 2.5% of bid price | 60 Days | NABDA STEP-B Office, Umuaru Musa Yar’Adua Way, Lugbe Abuja |
Bidders may bid for any one or more lots and discounts offered for the award of combined lots will be considered in bid evaluation.
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 as defined in the Guidelines.
5. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from the Project Manager, STEP-B Project, National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), Abuja and Inspect the bidding documents at the address given below, between the hours of 8.00am to 4.00pm Mondays to Fridays, except on public holidays.
6. Qualifications requirements include
a. Evidence of previous supply (sale) of similar equipment for the past five (5) years
b. Audited financial statements for the last three (3) years
c. A Manufacturer’s Authorization for equipment not produced by the company
7. A margin of preference for certain goods manufactured domestically shall not be applied. Additional details are provided in the Bidding Documents
8. A complete set of Bidding Documents in English may be purchased by interested bidders on the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a non refundable fee of N10,000.00 (Ten Thousand Naira only). The method of payment will be by Cash/Bank Draft in favour of NABDA STEP-B project, Abuja. The Bidding Documents will be collected by the representative of the Bidder or by courier services on request which shall be at the bidder’s cost.
9. Bids must be delivered to the address below at or before 2.00pm on Tuesday, 28th August, 2012. Electronic bidding will not be permitted.
Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives, who choose to attend in person at the address below on Tuesday, 28th August, 2012 at 2.00pm. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of at least 2.5% of bid price in local currency or an equivalent amount in a freely convertible currency.
The address referred to above is:
The Project Manager
NABDA STEP-B project
National Biotechnology Development Agency
Umar Musa Yar’Adua Expressway
Lugbe-Abuja
Federal Capital Territory
Tel: +2348051283334
Email: nabda_stepb@yahoo.co.uk
