Expression of Interest for Distribution Agents at the National Agency for the Control of Aids (NACA)

The National Agency for the Control of Aids (NACA)

 

Expression of Interest for Distribution Agents

A.        Preamble

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), being the central coordinating mechanism in Nigeria for HIV/AJDS programs as well as the principal recipient for Global Fund, is seeking to strengthen and harmonize the various HIV/AIDS commodity supply chains for all program commodities in order to achieve a streamlined, one stop storage point and distribution system for all HIV/AIDS commodities and antiretroviral in the country.

The Agency intends to engage the services of Asset-based logistic providers to support the logistics functions with emphasis on distribution, warehousing, and inventory management as well as ensuring a cost effective and efficient logistics and distribution strategy/network without compromising the service level requirements to health facilities in Nigeria with time horizon of two (2) years in the first instance.

B.        Assignments Description

Specifically, the objectives of the engagement are, among others:

a. Storage and Distribution – To provide a secured, appropriate and climate-controlled transitional warehousing for all products by offering inventory accuracy guarantees; 24-hour assistance and product insurance, if needed; and access for government or program officers to ensure proper goods/products management coupled with Inventory management; Stock rotation, Picking and packing, Order tracking, and Cross-docking;

b. Transportation and Delivery – To offer a physical delivery service of commodities basically movement from the central medical store to various facilities across the country according to the program/client requirements.

c. Product Security – To manage product for the entire transition time by being responsible for the safety and security of the goods up to the facility delivery point,

d. Information Services – To monitor stock movements, order status, and invoicing, possibly using bar coding and data management systems to provide real-time data on stock levels, product usage, and trend analysis to add significant visibility and value to logistic management.

C.        Guiding Criteria for Selection

The selection of the Service Providers will be in accordance with the procedures set out in Guidelines published by the Donor and the Bureau of Public Procurement as well as International Best Practises

Eligibility Criteria & Expected Contents of Expression Of Interest

Prospective Applicants are requested to submit their Expressions of Interest that demonstrate capacity and capability to undertake this assignment detailing the following information as basis for short listing for further evaluation in a subsequent process in which technical and financial proposals will be requested and reviewed accordingly. The prospective bidder may be a single entity or consortium but not Individual consultants:

       i.            Evidence of registration with Corporate Affairs Commission by inclusion of Certificate of Incorporation and Article of Association;

     ii.            Evidence of registration as a corporate entity with relevant professional bodies;

  iii.            Evidence of Tax payment for the past 3 consecutive years and VAT registration & proof of past remittances;

  iv.            Evidence of compliance with the provision of the Pension Reform ACT 2004 as contained in Section 16 (6d) of the Public Procurement Act 2007.

     v.            For joint Ventures (JVs) include Memorandum of Understanding (indicating the responsibilities and duties of the individual firms constituting the JV);

  vi.            Evidence of recommendation from prospective Service Provider’s Bankers indicating the financial capacity and capability to undertake the Assignment, if awarded.

vii.     The interested organizations must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services in their selected region/zone along with a capability statement (not more than 3 pages) including organisation profile (i.e, existing distribution network in their chosen regions with its own team for transportation management, field activation and distribution management showing evidence of implementing large scale distribution activities, wide distribution network, capacity to undertake demand generation & logistics management); number of years of experience in distribution of consumer products; description of similar assignments executed during last 3 financial years for fast moving consumer goods and health sector goods; Average Annual turnover for the last 3 financial years (Audited Balance sheets with Profit/loss account must be submitted) and availability of key skills among staff.

viii.    The EOIs shall be evaluated strictly based on the substantive information / credentials / documentary evidences submitted by organizations in support of the information requested above,

ix.       Any previous successful collaboration in similar lines with development agencies or government will be an added advantage,

E. General Terms & Conditions

Expressions of Interest must be in English language only and submitted in the Tender Box provided in four (4) copies (one original & three copies) in a sealed envelope clearly marked “NACA –

Expressions of Interest for Distribution Agent”

with acknowledgement to NACA office at the address below. The Agency reserves the right to reject any or all of the Expressions of Interest.

 

Interested Service Providers may obtain further information at the same address from 9:00am to 4:30 pm local time Mondays to Fridays (except public holidays). EOI must be delivered to the same address on or before 12:00pm local time on Monday, 6th February, 2012. No EOI shall be received after the closing date and time. The EOI proposals shall be opened on the same day by 2:00pm at the Conference Room of NACA.

This assignment has been grouped into six (6) lots representing the geo-political zones of North Central, North East, North West, South East, South South and South West, No firm shall be allocated more than one (1) lot. The interested organizations must clearly indicate the region/zone for which they are submitting EOIs for consideration.

Please note that at this stage no technical and financial proposals are required. Based on the information submitted in response to this request for EOIs, NACA will prepare a shortlist of qualified organizations that would be later issued Request for Proposal (RFP) document.

F. Contact Information

Procurement Unit, 2nd Floor,

National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA),

Plot 823 Ralph Shodeinde Street,

Central Business District, Abuja, NIGERIA

Tel.: 4234 (9)461-3724-29; Fax: +234 (9) 461-3700

Email: info@naca.gov.ng

Request for Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services at Niger Delta Power Holding Company LTD

Niger Delta Power Holding Company LTD

Request for Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services

The Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited is a is a liability company  incorporated under provisions of the Company and Allied Matters Act with the principal activities of building power generating plants, transmission lines and sub-stations and strengthening of distribution network in Nigeria.

 

The company is in the process of selecting a firm to handle its tax advisory matters and hereby solicits expression of interest by interested firms/consultants.

 

Scope of Assignment

  • Tax advisory services:
  • Resolution of all outstanding Tax queries
  • Setting up of Tax complying structures
  • Maintenance of Tax structures set up for the company
  • Handles all Tax matters with relevant Tax Authorities

 

Criteria for Assignment

All interested firms are required to submit the following documents:

  1. A certified true copy of certificate of registration
  2. A certified true copy of current operating licence by relevant body
  3. Profile including major clients in the past five years
  4. The C.V. of each professional staff available for the assignment
  5. Evidence of successful completion of previous assignments
  6. Evidence of compliance with the pension reform Act
  7. VAT clearance /Evidence of payment
  8. Tax clearance certificate of  the partners of the firm

Submission of Documents:

  1. The documents submitted must be one(1) original and three (3) copies
  2. the documents must be sealed in an envelope and clearly marked “EXPRESSION OF INTEREST SELECTION OF TAX CONSULTNATS”
  3. All documents must be submitted to the office of the General Manager (Finance & Accounts), Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limted, 17 Nile Street, Maitama, Abuja

 

CLOSING DATE:

Submission of documents shall close on FRIDAY February 10th 2012 at 12.00 noon

Invitation for Pre-qualification as an Insurer for NNPC Non-Oil Assets and Liabilities 2012 at Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation

NNPC Towers, Herbert Macaulay Way, Central Business District,

P.M.B. 190, Garki, Abuja – Nigeria.

 

Invitation for Pre-qualification as an Insurer for NNPC Non-Oil Assets and Liabilities 2012

 

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation is desirous of calling for Technical and Commercial bids from registered Insurers in Nigeria to insure its various classes of insurance. The classes of insurance envisaged include Fire and additional perils, Burglary, Marine Hull and Cargo, Automobiles, Money, Goods in Transit, Group Personal Accident, Group Life, General Third Party and Product Liability, Retail Outlets and Travel Medical.

 

In order to qualify for bidding, all interested insurance Companies must meet following conditions:

A.      Be a Limited Liability Company registered in Nigeria and licensed by the National Insurance Commission to transact life or general insurance business or both.

B.      Have a net asset of not less than N 5,000, 000,000 for general or 3,000,000,000 for life assurance business as per its latest published Accounts.

C.      Have adequate reinsurance for the class of insurance it intends to bid.

D.      Satisfy the margin of solvency requirements as prescribed by the Insurance Act 2003.

E.      Must be in good standing with NNPC as regards prompt settlement of all claims reported up to 30th November, 2011.

F.      Have qualified and capable staff to write the class of business the Insurer

intends to bid.

G.      Be a good corporate citizen of Nigeria that pays its taxes as and when due.

 

NIGERIAN CONTENT

In compliance with the Nigerian Oil and Gas Content Development Act, NNPC is committed to providing opportunities for indigenous capacity development and utilization. Prospective underwriters must therefore, comply with the following criteria:

  • Demonstrate that the entity is a Nigerian company as stipulated by the Act
  • Prepare a Nigerian Content Plan for the insurance services to be provided
  • Provide current organization structure with evidence of the Percentage of the management that are Nigerian nationals and the percentage of the total workforce that are Nigerians
  • Provide past details and present commitment to staff training and development of Nigerian personnel
  • Must have verifiable location address in Nigeria

 

NATIONAL PENSION

  • Prospective underwriters must provide evidence of compliance with the provisions of the Pension Reform Act, 2004 as they relate to pensions.

 

In line with the provisions of the Public Procurement Act, 2007 all interested

Insurers must submit the following documents:

The interested Insurers must submit the following documents:

 

1.       A certified true copy of the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation obtained from the Corporate Affairs Commission.

 

2.       A true copy certified by NAICOM of the Company’s License as an Insurer to transact the class of business it intends to bid for.

 

3.       A copy of each of the Company’s published Annual Report and Accounts for 2010, 2009, 2008.

 

4.       NAICOM’s approval of the annual returns and accounts for underwriting year ending 31st December 2010.

 

5.       Evidence of the Reinsurance Programme for the class of business the Insurer intends to bid and documentary proof that the Insurer has paid its reinsurance premium up to date.

 

6.       A profile of 5 (five) technical staff and a minimum of  two (2) top management staff of the Company with their qualifications and insurance working experience.

 

7.       Company’s tax Clearance Certificate for 2010, 2009, and 2008. (Receipt not acceptable)

 

8.       A signed Declaration by the Chief Executive Officer that the Company has settled all NNPC claims reported as at 30th November, 2011.

 

9.       Evidence of compliance with the provisions of the Pension Reform Act, 2004, Pension registration and Group Life insurance certificates to be included

 

10.     Employee Compensation Insurance as provided by the Employee Compensation Act 2010 from NSITF.

 

Interested insurers must also submit the following documents in a separate envelope marked “Nigerian Content”:

1.       Original certified true copy of the certificate of incorporation obtained from the Corporate Affairs Commission. Copies of Forms C02 and C07 including evidence of physical and operational presence and set up in Nigeria.

 

2.      Nigerian Content Plan for the insurance services to be provided using

Nigerian resources, past and present

 

3.       Current organization structure with evidence of the percentage of the management that are Nigerian nationals and the percentage of the total workforce that are Nigerians

 

4.      Details of training budget for Nigerian human capital development

 

5.       A list of in-country registered office addresses

 

6.       Number of jobs to be created by this opportunity

 

7.      Further innovative proposal that would enhance Nigerian Content for the insurance programme.

 

Collection of Commercial Bid Documents:

All interested insurers should collect the commercial bid documents as from the 9th January 2012 from:

 

The Office of the General Manager

Group Insurance Department,

Room 88, lst Floor, Block D,

NNPC Towers,

Herbert Macaulay way,

Central Business District Abuja, FCT.

 

All interested and qualified Insurers are to apply in writing and submit as follows:

 

  • 3 Copies marked Technical Bid and “Pre-qualification as an Insurer for NNPC Non-Oil Assets and Liabilities 2012” written on the left hand corner of the envelope
  • 3 Copies marked Commercial Bid and “Pre-qualification as an Insurer for NNPC Non-Oil Assets and Liabilities 2012” written on the left hand corner of the envelope
  • 3 Copies marked Nigerian Content and “Pre-qualification as an Insurer for NNPC Non-Oil Assets and Liabilities 2012” written on the left hand corner of the envelope

 

All the bids should be addressed and forwarded to:

 

The Office of the Group Executive

Director, Finance and Accounts,

Block A, 5th Floor,

NNPC Towers,

Herbert Macaulay way,

Central Business District Abuja, FCT.

 

The submission should reach the above address on or before 20th January 2012 by 2.00 P.M.

 

This notice and pre-qualification process shall not place any commitment on NNPC nor establish any legal relationship whatsoever. No communication will be entered into with any unsuccessful applicant.

 

Signed: NNPC Management.

 

Invitation for Pre-qualification as an Insurer for NNPC Oil Assets and Aviation 2012 at Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation

NNPC Towers, Herbert Macaulay Way, Central Business District,

P.M.B. 190, Garki, Abuja – Nigeria.

 

Invitation for Pre-qualification as an Insurer for NNPC Oil Assets and Aviation 2012

 

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation is desirous of calling for bids from registered Insurers in Nigeria as the Insurer for its Oil and Aviation insurance programme.

 

All interested Insurance Companies seeking to be considered must satisfy the following conditions:

 

A.      Be a Limited Liability Company registered in Nigeria and licensed by the National Insurance Commission to transact general insurance business.

B.      Have a net asset of not less than N7.0billion as per its latest published Accounts for its general insurance business.

C.      Have acquired good experience in energy and aviation insurance business.

D.      Have adequate and qualified staff with experience in energy and aviation insurance business.

E.      Must be in good standing with NNPC as regards prompt settlement of all claims reported up to 30th November, 2011

F.      Have business relationship with competent Reinsurance Broker(s) with good experience of energy and aviation business and access to the international markets,

G.      Be a good corporate citizen of Nigeria that pays its taxes as and when due.

NIGERIAN CONTENT

In compliance with the Nigerian Oil and Gas Content Development Act, NNPC is committed to providing opportunities for indigenous capacity development and utilization. Prospective underwriters must therefore, comply with the following criteria:

 

  • Demonstrate that the entity is a Nigerian company as stipulated by the Act
  • Prepare a Nigerian Content Plan for the insurance services to be provided
  • Provide current organization structure with evidence of the percentage of the management that are Nigerian nationals and the percentage of the total workforce that are Nigerians
  • Provide past details and present commitment to staff training and development of Nigerian personnel
  • Must have verifiable locational address in Nigeria

 

NATIONAL PENSION

Prospective underwriters must provide evidence of compliance with the provisions of the Pension Reform Act, 2004 as they relate to pensions.

 

In line with the provisions of the Public Procurement Act, 2007 all interested Insurers must submit the following documents:

 

1.       Original certified true copy of the certificate of incorporation obtained from the Corporate Affairs Commission,

2.       Original certified true copy by NAICOM of the Company’s License as an Insurer to transact general insurance business.

3.       Evidence of Leading in at least 1 major Energy and Aviation account.

4.       Company’s published Annual Report and Accounts for 2010, 2009, 2008.

5.       NAICOM’s approval of annual returns and accounts for underwriting year ending 31st December, 2010.

6.       A profile of 5 (five) technical and a minimum of 2 (two) top management staff of the Company with their qualifications and insurance working experience in energy and aviation insurance business.

7.       A signed Declaration by the Chief Executive Officer that the Company has settled all NNPC claims as at 30th November, 2011.

8.       Name, address and profile of the Reinsurance Broker(s) that handled the Insurer’s energy and aviation reinsurance business in the past 12 months.

9.       Original certified true copies by The Federal Inland Revenue service of the Company’s Tax Clearance Certificates for 2010, 2009 and 2008 (Receipt not acceptable)

10.     A written statement of not more than one page signed by the CEO of the strategy the Company will employ in securing the NNPC Oil and Aviation Assets.

11.     Evidence of compliance with the provisions of the Pension Reform Act, 2004. Pension registration and Group Life insurance certificates to be included.

12.     Employee Compensation Insurance as provided by the Employee Compensation Act 2010 from NSITF.

 

Interested insurers must also submit the following documents in a separate envelope marked

“NIGERIAN CONTENT”:

1.       Original certified true copy of the certificate of incorporation obtained from the Corporate Affairs Commission. Copies of Forms C02 and C07 including evidence of physical and operational presence and set up in Nigeria

2.       Nigerian Content Plan for the insurance services to be provided using Nigerian resources, past and present.

3.      Current organization structure with evidence of the percentage of the management that are Nigerian nationals and the percentage of the total workforce that are Nigerians

4.       Details of training budget for Nigerian human capital development

5.       A list of in-country registered office addresses

6.       Number of jobs to be created by this opportunity

7.       Further innovative proposal that would enhance Nigerian Content for the insurance programme.

 

All interested and qualified Insurer wishing to apply must do so in writing accompanied by Three (3) copies each of the bound application and supporting documents in a sealed envelope clearly marked as “Pre-qualification for Primary Insurer for NNPC Oil and Aviation Insurance 2012” and “NIGERIAN CONTENT” and forward to:

 

The Office of the Group Executive

Director, Finance and Accounts,

Block A, 5th Floor,

NNPC Towers,

Herbert Macaulay way,

Central Business District Abuja, FCT.

 

The submission should reach the above address by 2.00 P.M (Nigerian Time) on or before Friday 20th January, 2012.

 

This notice and pre-qualification process shall not place any commitment on NNPC nor establish any legal relationship whatsoever No communication will be entered into with any unsuccessful applicant.

 

Signed: NNPC Management

 

 

 

Invitation to Tender for the Provision of FM 200 Gas Fire Fighting and Central Alarm Systems for the Corporation at Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation

Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation

Plot 447 / 448 Constitution Avenue, Central Business District, Abuja

E-mail: info@ndic.org.ng Website: www.ndic.org.ng

 

Invitation to Tender for the Provision of FM 200 Gas Fire Fighting and Central Alarm Systems for the Corporation

The Nigeria Deposit insurance Corporation (NDIC) wishes to invite reputable companies with good track record of performance and experience to submit bids for the provision of FM 200 Gas Fire Fighting and Central Alarm System as follows:

 

SCOPE OF WORKS

The works would be executed as follows:

Lot 1.          Supply and installation of FM 200 Gas Fire Fighting and Central Alarm System for the library, NDIC Head Office Abuja.

 

Lot 2.          Supply and installation of FM 200 Gas Fire Fighting and Central Alarm System at Benin Zonal Office, Benin City.

 

Lot 3.          Supply and installation of FM 200 Gas Fire Fighting and Central Alarm System at Enugu Zonal Office, Enugu.

 

Lot 4.          Provision and installation of FM 200 Gas Fire Fighting and Central Alarm System at Kano Zonal Office, Kano.

 

Tender Documents

  • Interested companies should obtain the tender document from the Administration Unit, 2nd Floor, NDIC Headquarters, Plot 447/448 Constitution Avenue, Central Business District, Abuja upon payment of the tender fee of N10,000.00 in Bank Draft made payable to the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, Abuja.

 

Conditions for Eligibility

All bids must be accompanied with the following:

  • Evidence of Company Registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Nigeria.
  • The current 3 years Tax Clearance Certificate of the Company (2008 – 2010)
  • The Company’s audited accounts for the last three years (2008-2010)
  • Evidence of Financial capacity or bank support to undertake the project.
  • Evidence of having successfully carried out similar works within the past three years.
  • Resumes of key technical staff to be deployed showing availability of requisite and appropriate staff/skill for the job.
  • Evidence of VAT registration and remittance.
  • Evidence of compliance with tension Act; including proof of remittance to PFCs and PFAs.
  • Sworn affidavit to indicate that the company is not in receivership and none of its directors was ever convicted of fraudulent activity.
  • Proof of Company understands of the job.

 

Submission of Tender Documents

Five (5) bound copies of the ‘Financial’ an ‘Technical’ tender documents must be submitted in separate sealed envelopes clearly marked “Technical Bid” and “ Financial Bid” both put in a third (3rd) envelope sealed and marked, TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL TENDER FOR FM 200 GAS & ALARM SYSTEM”- and addressed to:

Director of Administration,

Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC),

Plot 447/448 Constitution Avenue,

Central Business District,

Abuja, Nigeria.

 

The closing date for submission is 27th of February, 2012 by 12 noon.

The tender is to be dropped in the tender box on the ground floor, reception area Head Office Abuja. Companies dropping tenders are expected to sign the tender register on the 2nd floor, Admin Unit, before dropping. Submission of tender by post or courier will not be acceptable, and any tender received after the required time and date shall be considered late and non-responsive.

Opening of the Tenders

Opening of tenders will be on the 27th of February 2012 by 1:00pm. Only the Technical bids would be opened and all successful companies shall be informed in writing. Financial bids of unsuccessful company would be returned unopened.

 

Additional Information:

i)       Failure to satisfactory fulfill the conditions as requested above will result to invalidation of such tender.

ii)      NDIC shall reserve the right tendering parties.

iii)     NDIC shall reserve the right to reject any submission based on unverifiable inform.

iv)     All financial bids should be quoted in Naira (N).

Signed:

Management