Invitation for Bids (IFB) Nigeria
Federal University of Technology Science and Technology Education Post Basis (STEP-B) Project
Centre of Excellence
Procurement of Books/Journals, Office/Audio Visual Equipment and 250KVA Generators
Credit No: IDA 4304-UM
Issuance Date: May 16, 2011
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 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 Contract for Procurement of Books/Journals, Office/Audio Visual Equipment and Generators, FUTM/STEPB/GDS/NCB/2011/01
3. The Science and Technology Education Post Basic (STEP-B) Project Centre of Excellence, Federal University of Technology Minna now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for Procurement of items listed below
| Lot | Description | Qty (Unit) | Location | Delivery Period | Bid Security |
| 1 | 250 KVA Generators | 2 | Federal University of Technology Minna | 60 days
|
At least 2.5% of Bid Price |
| 2 | Books/Journals
|
Various | Federal University of Technology Minna | 60 days
|
At least 2.5% of Bid Price |
| 3 | Shared Office Equipment | Various | Federal University of Technology Minna | 60 days
|
At least 2.5% of Bid Price |
| 4 | Audio Visual Equipment and Accessories | Various | Federal University of Technology Minna | 60 days
|
At least 2.5% of Bid Price |
Bidders may bid for any one or more lots 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) procedures 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 and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below between the hours of 9:00am through 4.00 pm on Mondays to Thursdays and 9.00 am to 1.00pm on Fridays excluding public holidays,
6. Qualifications requirements include:
- Evidence of previous supply (sale) of similar items proposed for the last 5 years
- Audited financial Statements for the last 3 years to demonstrate the financial capability of the Bidder in terms of Profitability and adequate working capital
- A Manufactured Authorization for the items shall be required. Additional details are provided in the Bidding Documents.
7. 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, or $80 (Eighty United States Dollars) only. The method of payment will be in Cash or Bank Draft in favor of Science and Technology Education Post Baste (STEP-B) Project Federal University of Technology Minna. The Bidding Documents will be collected by hand or courier service on request
8. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 12 noon on Thursday, 16th June, 2011. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend in person at the address below at 12 noon on Thursday, June 16, 2011. All bids must be accompanies by Bid Security of at least 2.5% of the Bid Price or an equivalent amount in a freely convertible currency from a reputable Commercial Bank.
9. The address referred to above is:
The Project Manager
Science and Technology Education Post Basic (STEP-B) Project
STEP-B Office, old Senate Building, Bosso Campus
Federal University of Technology, P.M. B 65 Minna,
Niger State, Nigeria
Tel: 08035908861,
e-mail: momohfut@yahoo.co.uk
