Federal Republic of Nigeria
National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN)
Request for Expression of Interest
Introduction
The National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) is planning to establish an e-learning Support Management System for all its training (both technical and non-technical) across all its nine (9) Regional Training Centers (RTCs), HQ inclusive.
In furtherance of this, NAPTIN is seeking suitable technical partner to undertake the development of this initiative, and is inviting interested reputable companies with requisite technical capabilities to develop the e-learning support and management system for NAPTIN’s1 training to submit their expression of Interest.
1.0 Terms of Reference:
The proposal should among others include but not limited to the following:
a) Detailed design of the all-level network architecture and IT infrastructure including bandwidth that will support the project;
b) Project implementation methodology and timeline;
c) Proposed management structure detailing specific function of the management team and the technical personnel to be deployed;
d) Marketing plans/strategies to be deployed for ensuring increased enrollment on the e-learning platform.
2.0 Scope of Works
The Project scope should cover but not limited to the following:
Courseware Development
Design and development of E-learning courseware for various courses offered by NAPTIN in the latest version of SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM).
Learning Management System (LMS):
Standard LMS that will run the above e-learning courseware.
E-library component Integration:
An e-library component capable of providing high-level learning support to be developed and integrated into the Learning Support Management System.
Security parameters:
The security features of LMS in respect of the application/ Database/System Security etc. may be provided for enabling third party audit, if and when needed.
Capacity Planning:
Capacity of the hardware/software to be used and scalability options for the next 3-5 years.
Network Architecture And IT Infrastructure:
Detailed design of the all-level network architecture and IT infrastructure including bandwidth that will support the e-learning project. The internet access option must be fiber optics.
Bandwidth Utilization
The Bandwidth requirement should be very reasonable and adequate to stream live video and voice of training webcast the LMS developed /offered.
3.0 Selection Criteria
NAPTIN invites eligible companies to express their interest in providing the above mentioned service. Interested companies must provide the following
a) Certificate of incorporation with Corporate Affairs Commission
b) Evidence Tax Clearance Certificates for the recent past 3 years
c) Evidence if VAT payment for the recent past 3 years
d) Veritable evidence of similar jobs successfully executed or being executed in Nigeria within the past five years with delivered results
e) logistics and infrastructural capacity to deliver
f) Operational governance structure with clear indication of technical and administrative staff strength of key personnel that would be involved in the project
g) Evidence of financial capability and references from Banker
h) Evidence of Pension Fund Administration and remittances
I) Evidence of compliance with the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) amended Act 2011
j) Proposal showing readiness and demonstrable success in undertaking project under a partnership model will be an advantage.
4.0 Submission of Expression of Interest
All expression of Interest must be submitted in triplicates (three hard copies), and a soft copy in CD-Rom and delivered to the office of the Director General, National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN), Plot 1124, Eldoret Close, Off Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja not later than 1st June, 2013. The sealed envelope must be clearly marked “Expression of Interest for NAPTIN E-Learning Project”. Interested applicants may obtain further information at the address below from 8.00am to 4pm Monday – Friday (except public holidays).
5.0 Important Information
a) Only companies with satisfactory submissions/proposal will be invited to bid.
b) This advert shall not be construed to be a commitment on the part of NAPTIN nor shall it entitle any company to any claim whatsoever and/ or seek indemnity from NAPTIN by virtue of such company’s having responded to the advertisement.
c) Submission made by e-mail and late submission will be rejected.
Note that only short listed firms would further be contacted
Disclaimer:
NAPTIN reserves the right to reject/accept any/all applications/proposals without assigning any reason whatsoever.
Signed
Management
National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN)
Plot 1124, Eldoret Close, Off Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja
Tel: 09-87599300
e-mail: info@naptin.org.ng
Website: http/www.naptin.org.ng
Signed
Management
