Universal Basic Education Commission
UBEC Building, 7 Gwani Street, off IBB Way, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja
Tel: 09-5232351, 5237899, 5232895
Invitation for Pre-Qualification of Publishers for Supply of Primary Three Textbooks for Mathematics, English Language and Basic Science and Assorted Library Books for JSS
Advert No: UBEC/TXB 3/PU/NCB/15/10
Date: 24th August, 2010
Introduction:
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) is a parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Education responsible for coordinating and managing the implementation of basic education in Nigeria, to ensure the provision of quality basic education to all children of school going age, with a view to attaining the MDGs and EFA goals and Mr. President 7-Point Agenda.
In accordance with the Federal Executive Council’s approval that 15% of the 2% CRF be used for instructional materials as part of FGN intervention in Universal Basic Education programme, UBEC intends to procure Primary three English Language, Mathematics and Basic Science and Technology Textbooks for the nation’s primary school system and Assorted Library Books for JSS.
Toward this end UEEC hereby invites eligible Publishers to make submissions for pre-qualification for the production and supply of English Language, Mathematics and Basic Science and Technology Textbooks for Primary three and Assorted Library Books for JSS in accordance with the Titles/Publishers identified by the State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs) as being used in their schools.
Pre-Qualification Requirements
Interested Publishers are required to submit the following:
1. Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation with Corporate Affairs Commission.
2. Evidence of Tax Clearance Certificates for the last three years (2007, 2008 & 2009).
3. Evidence of financial capability from a reputable Bank.
4. Evidence of similar contracts executed in the last three years (2007, 2008 & 2009)
5. Audited Financial Statements from reputable audit firms for 2007, 2008 & 2009.
6. Evidence of payment of pensions and social security contributions.
Submission of Pre-Qualification Documents
Submission should be made in two copies one “original” and “duplicate” neatly bound and placed in separate envelopes clearly marked as Original or Duplicate Pre-Qualification for Supply of Textbooks and addressed to:
The Executive Secretary
Universal Basic Education Commission,
UBEC Building,
7, Gwani Street, off IBB Way
Wuse Zone 4, Abuja,
Attention: Head of Procurement.
Closing Date for Submission of Documents:
All submissions must be made on or before 11:00am on 6th October, 2010. The bids will be opened at 12:00noon the same day in the presence of representatives of bidders.
Further enquiries/clarifications can be obtained from the Procurement Unit, Office of the Executive Secretary, at the above address between the hours of 10:00am and 2:00pm (Monday to Friday).
Signed:
Head of Procurement
For: Executive Secretary
