Invitation for Bids (IFB)
Federal Government of Nigeria
Federal Ministry of Education
Federal University of Technology, Akure
Science and Technology Education Post-Basic (Step-B) Project: Centre for Excellence in Food Security
(Credit No: IDA 4304 UNI)
Procurement of Laboratory Equipment and Field Experimental Materials
IFB No: Step-B/CoEx Food Security/GSD/ICB/01/12
Issued Date: 5lh April, 2012
1. This Invitation for Bids follows the General Procurement Notice for this Project that appeared in Development Business, issue No. 591of 2nd July, 2007 and 2 National Dailies of the same date.
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 Project (STEP-B Project), and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this credit to payments under the contract for the Procurement of Laboratory Equipment and Field Experimental Materials.
3. The Centre of Excellence in Food Security, Science and Technology Education Post-Basic Project, (STEP-B) Project, Federal University of Technology. Akure, now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the Procurement of the following:
| Lot No | Item Description | Qty | Bid Price | Delivery Period | Location |
| 1. | Laboratory Equipment and Accessories | 1 | At least 2.5% of the bid price | 90 Days | Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria |
| 2. | General Analytical equipment
|
50 | At least 2.5% of the bid price | 90 Days | Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria |
| 3. | Universal Testing Machine
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1 | At least 2.5% of the bid price | 90 Days | Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria |
| 4. | Oxidation Vessel and Mixer
|
6 | At least 2.5% of the bid price | 90 Days | Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria |
| 5. | Direct Field Experimental Materials
|
Various | At least 2.5% of the bid price | 90 Days | Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria |
| 6. | Green House and Accessories
|
1 | At least 2.5% of the bid price | 90 Days | Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria |
| 7. | Oxen | 2 | At least 2.5% of the bid price | 90 Days | Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria |
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 International Competitive Bidding (ICB), 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 Office, Federal University of Technology, Akure and inspect the bidding documents at the address given below, between the hours of 9.00 am to 4.00pm Mondays to Fridays, except on public holidays.
6. Qualification requirements include:
a) Documentary of two contracts of similar nature and magnitude during the last five (5) years.
b). Audited Financial Statements for the last three (3) years to demonstrate the financial capability of the Bidder in terms of profitability and adequate working capital.
c) A Manufacturer’s Authorization for equipment not produced by the company
A margin of preference for certain goods manufactured domestically shall be applied. 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 N15,000.00 (Fifteen Thousand Naira only) or USS 100.00 (One hundred Dollars only). The method of payment will be Cash or Bank Draft in favour of FUTA STEP-B Project. 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.
8. Bids must be delivered to the address below at or before 12.00 noon local time on Wednesday 16th May, 2012. 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 on Wednesday 16th May, 2012 at 12:00 noon local time. 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.
9. The address referred to above is:
The Project Manager
Step-B Project Office
Federal University of Technology
Akure, Nigeria Tel: +2348102812874 Email: futastepb@yahoo.com
