Procurement of Network Backbone, Multimedia Equipment Computer Furniture and Office Equipment at Science and Technology Education Post- Basic Project Obafemi Awolowo University

Invitation for Bids (IFB)

Federal Government of Nigeria

Federal Ministry of Education,

Science and Technology Education Post- Basic Project

Obafemi Awolowo University (Centre of Excellence in Software Engineering)

Credit No. 4304-UNI

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Procurement of Network Backbone, Multimedia Equipment  Computer  Furniture  and Office  Equipment

IFB No. OAU/CEO/ NCB/GDS/1/11

Date of Issuance: 19^th December, 2011

1.         This invitation for bids follows the General Procurement  Notice  for this  Project  that appeared  in Development  Business, issue No. 591 of 2^nd July, 2007.

2.         The Government of the  Federal Republic  of  Nigeria  has  received  a credit  from the  International Development  Association (IDA), toward  the cost of  Science  and  Technology Education Post Basic Project, and  intends  to apply part of the proceeds of this  credit to payments  under  the  contract for the  procurement of  Network Backbone, Multimedia Equipment  Computer Furniture and  Office Equipment OAU/CEO/NCB/GDS/1/11.

3.         Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, participating in the implementation of the science and  Technology Education Post Basic Project, now invites sealed bids from eligible  and qualified  bidders  for the following:

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  Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife at the address below and  inspect the Bidding Documents  from 9.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Fridays, except on public holidays

6.         Qualifications requirements  include:

Documentary evidence  of two contracts  of similar nature and  magnitude during  the last five  (5) years

Audited  Financial statements  for the  last  3 years  to demonstrate  the financial capability of the  Bidders in terms  of  profitability and  adequate  working  capital

A manufacturer’ Authorization for  equipment  not produced by the company

A margin of preference  for eligible national contractors shall not 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  N10,000.00 (Ten Thousand  Naira) only. The  method  of payment  will be by bank draft in favour of  Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Step-B Project (CoEx). The Bidding Documents will be collected by the  representative of the  Bidder or by courier services paid by the bidder on request.

8.         Bids must be delivered to the address below at or before 12.00 noon on  Tuesday, 17^th January, 2012.  Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders or bidders representatives, who choose to attend  in person at the address below at 12;00 noon on Tuesday, 17^th January, 2012. All bids must be accompanied by at least 2.5% of the  bid price as Bid Security in Nigerian Naira or an equivalent amount in a freely convenient currency.

9.         Interested bidders previously issued with the original Bidding Document will be  issued with the New Bidding Document free and no additional cost

10.       The address referred to above is:

The project Manager

Science and Technology Education Post Basic (Step-B) Project

Project Implementation Office  CDL

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria

Tel: +2348033761041,   +2347051001636,  +2348033524682

Signed

Prof.A.T. Salami

Project Manager

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