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Invitation for Technical and Financial Bids for the Execution of 2016 Capital Projects at the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (Power Sector)

Invitation for Technical and Financial Bids for the Execution of 2016 Capital Projects at the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (Power Sector)

by | Jun 21, 2016 | Tenders

The Federal Republic of Nigeria

Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (Power Sector)

Power House, No 14 Zambezi Crescent, Maitama, Abuja 

Invitation for Technical and Financial Bids for the Execution of 2016 Capital Projects

(1.0)  Introduction

The Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (Power Sector), in furtherance of its statutory mandate, intends to implement some capital projects under various Goods, Works and Services in line with the approved budget for the Financial Year 2016. To this end, the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (Power Sector), in accordance with the Public Procurement Act 2007 hereby invites qualified interested firms to obtain bids for specific procurement as follows:

LOT NO PROJECT DESCRIPTION LOCATION/REMARKS
CATEGORY A (GOODS)
A1 Procurement of ICT Hardware and software  As in Bidding Documents
A2 Procurement of Vehicles As in Bidding DocumentsOf Lots A2(i) and A2 (ii)

 
CATEGORY B (WORKS)
B1 Procurement and Installation of 75Nos 500KVA 33/0.4 l5kV Transformers in Abuja, Imo, Anambra, Abia and Edo States  Abuja, Imo, Anambra, Abia and Edo States / As in various Bidding Documents of Lots B1 (i), B1 (ii) B1 (iii), B1 (iv) and B1 (v).
B2 Kaduna 215MW Engineering, Procurement and Construction of LPG/LNG Fuel storage Tanks with interconnecting piping and associated components of the fuel system As in Bidding Documents
B3 Procurement and Installation of 10Tonnes, 7Stop, Kone Elevator (Europe Standard) Power House, No 14 Zambezi Crescent, Maitama, Abuja/ As in the Bidding Document.
B4 Renovation of old existing Sewage System at Power House, No 14 Zambezi Crescent, Maitama Power House, No 14 Zambezi Crescent, Maitama, Abuja/ As in the Bidding Document
B5 Upgrading and Rehabilitation of HQ Building in Minna Niger State As in the Bidding Document
B6 Establishment of Electronic Legal Library for prompt access to National and International Legal documents i.e. Law Regulations, Conventions, Protocols As in the Bidding Document
B7 Computerization of Store Operation As in the Bidding Document.
B8 Document Management System As in the Bidding Document
B9 Procurement and Installation of 50Nos of Transformers in 5 Area councils of Abuja 5 Area councils of Abuja /As in various Bidding Documents of Lots B9 (i), B9 (ii) B9 (iii), B9 (iv) and B9 (v).
CATEGORY C (CONSULTANCV SERVICES)
C1 Procurement of Consultancy for the dissemination and popularisation of the progress of the Policy Document “Strategic Framework”  AS in the Bidding Document.
C2 Upgrading of Accounting System facilities – Asset Valuation As in the Bidding Document.
C3 Developments of PPP Projects As in the Bidding Document.
C4 Consultancy for Research Survey Demographic Analysis of Electricity Load Demand and Quality of Services As in the Bidding Document.
C5 Technical Capacity Building in Distribution Network System Substation Metering and Theory and Application of incentive regulation for credible Distribution Tariff Documents of Lots C5 (i) and C5 (ii) As in the Bidding Document.
C6 Consultancy for the Sensitization Programme for Host Communities where Power installations are located and Data gathering As in the Bidding Document

(2.0) MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS;

Interested Contractors, Suppliers and Service Providers are required to submit the following:

(i)      Certificate of Registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)

(ii)     Tax Clearance Certificate corresponding with the company annual turnover for three years (2013, 2014 & 2015);

(iii)    Evidence of compliance with the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) by inclusion of Certificate of Compliance from the Industrial Training Fund;

(iv)    Evidence of compliance with Pension Reforms Act 2004 by inclusion of PENCOM Compliance Clearance Certificate;

(v)     Evidence of VAT Registration with TIN Number and

(vi)    Evidence of interim registration of firm on the National Database of Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers with Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP).

(2.1)  OTHER REQUIREMENTS.

(i)      Comprehensive Company Profile;

(ii)     Technical Qualifications of key personnel (Curriculum Vitae of individual staff who will be assigned to the required services including qualifications, individual experience in handling assignments and attestation available);

(iii)    Evidence of Financial Capability to execute the Projects (Bank Support);

(iv)    Verifiable evidence (Photocopies of letters of awards and completion certificates and interim performance certificates for on-going projects are subject to verification) of previous experience in similar jobs, at least three (3) in the last five years;

(v)     Annual Audited Account for the last three (3) years (2013, 2014 and 2015);

(vi)    Evidence of Registration with Relevant Professional Bodies;

(vii)   Name, e-mail address and telephone numbers of contact person for the project;

(viii) Affidavit of disclosure that none of the persons connected with the bid process in the procuring entity has any pecuniary interest and that the company is not in receivership of any form of insolvency/bankruptcy nor in debarment and that the company nor any of the Director(s) of the company has been convicted of financial crime; and

(ix)    Any other information that will further enhance the qualification of the company.

(3.0)  COLLECTION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS;

Tender Documents are obtainable from the office of the Director (Procurement), Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (Power Sector), Power House, 4th Floor, Room 425A, No 14, Zambezi Crescent, Maitama, Abuja upon the presentation of evidence of payment of non-refundable tender fee of N 20,000.00 (Twenty thousand Naira only). Treasury Receipt can be obtained from the Cash Office Section of Finance & Accounts Department, Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (Power Sector), 1st Floor, Annex III, Phase I, Federal Secretariat Complex, Abuja for each Lot.

(4.0)  ENQUIRIES ON THE INVITATION

All enquires are to be addressed to, Director, Procurement, Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (Power Sector), Power House, 4th Floor, Room 425A, No 14, Zambezi Crescent, Maitama, Abuja.

(5.0)  BID SUBMISSION;

(a)     Completed Technical and Financial Documents (3 Sets of Hard Copy) shall be submitted in Two different sealed tamper proof envelopes and labeled “Technical Bid” and “Financial Bid” and both placed in a third envelope. All the three numbers envelopes should bear the company name at the reverse sides while the “Project Name” and “Lot No” at the Top Right Hand Corner of the Envelope and addressed to; The Secretary, Ministerial Tenders Board (MTB), Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (Power Sector), Power House, 4th Floor, Room 425A, No 14, Zambezi Crescent, Maitama, Abujaon or before 12:00 noon, on Wednesday 3rd August, 2016. 

(b)     The Documents should be deposited in the Tender Box at the Tender Secretariat, Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (Power Sector), Power House, 4th Floor, Room 425A, No 14, Zambezi Crescent, Maitama, Abuja. Closing time for all submissions is on or before 12:00 noon, on Wednesday 3rd August, 2016. Late submission shall not be entertained.

(6.0) BID OPENING

Tender Documents (TECHNICAL) are to be opened immediately after the closing of submission at12:00 noon, on Wednesday 3rd August, 2016 in the presence of Bidders and interested Members of the Public at Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (Power Sector), Power House Auditorium, 2nd Floor, No. 14, Zambezi Crescent, Maitama, Abuja. All Bidders and/or their representatives, Relevant Professionals and NGOs are invited to witness the public bid opening exercise accordingly. This publication hereby serves as an invitation for the Bid Opening exercise to Professional Bodies and NGOs.

(7)     FURTHER INFORMATION

(a)     Contractors are not permitted to Bid for more than two lots and only technically successful bidders will be invited for the next stage of the bidding process;

(b)     Late submission will be rejected;

(c)      This advertisement shall not be construed as a commitment on the part of Ministry to appoint any consultant/contractor nor shall it entitle any consultant/contractor submitting documents to claim any indemnity from Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (Power Sector);

(d)     Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (Power Sector) reserves the right to take final decision on any of the document received in your proposals;

(e)      No representative or agent should bid for or on behalf of any Firm as the client shall not discuss or deal with any third party;

(f)      Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (Power Sector) reserves the right to verify and authenticate any claim by Firms. Prospective Firms should therefore include in their submissions necessary authority for verification;

(g)     Interested Suppliers/Contractors are advised to visit the Ministry’s Notice Board for Specific Procurement Notices for minor value procurement;

(h)     The FMPW&H (Power Sector) also reserves the right to invoke the provision of section 28 of the Public Procurement Act (PPA) 2007, without incurring any liability to the bidder;

(i)      All costs incurred in responding to this advert and prequalifying for the projects shall be borne solely by the bidders; and

(j)      The Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (Power Sector) shall not enter into any debate or discussion with any party with respect to the rejection of bid not conforming to directives and accompanying documents.

Signed:

Permanent Secretary

The gathering of Agro Allied Key Players and Equipment Manufacturers in West Africa

The gathering of Agro Allied Key Players and Equipment Manufacturers in West Africa

by | Jun 10, 2016 | News

The gathering of Agro Allied Key Players and Equipment Manufacturers in West Africa

Theme: “The new Agricultural Agenda for Economic Growth and Food Security”

The 2nd annual Agribusiness Tradeshow & Conference will serve as the platform to discuss the potential and viability of the agriculture business in Nigeria and the West Africa sub region. The event seeks to symbolize the opportunities in the Agribusiness, as well as synergize on technologies, techniques and human resources to take this all important sector to the level of Africa union food security initiative.

A paradigm shift in Agriculture through its commercialization has become potentially necessary owing to the fact that for far too long agriculture and farming has been practiced by farmers in Africa on a subsistence level. At this subsistence level, there has been shrinking and depleted farms, an ageing population with limited interest from the youth to engage in agriculture.

To this end, the imperativeness of exploring the potential profitability of every agriculture investment and to determine whether it makes financial sense to proceed in the short, medium and long term is now more feasible than ever before

It is in recognition of this fact that there have been comprehensive interventions to ensure sustainable growth and job creation. For example, the cassava value chain, one of the most important value chains in Nigeria, benefited from a presidential campaign for cassava and its products, including cassava chips, flour, etc.

With minimal investment in research, provision of market information, access to subsidised fertiliser, and links to international markets, cassava received a major boost in the country between 2003 and 2007. This boost has resulted in a glut on the market, obviously disappointing farmers. This demonstrates that a focus on increasing yields, without investing in processing and other aspects of the value chain will lead to short-term gains, but not long-term sustainable growth and development for actors across the chain.

Africa holds about 60% of global uncultivated land and the key to unlocking the growth of agriculture in Africa is to improve the business of the small scale farmers who have access to millions of hectares needed to boost productivity. Research has shown that Nigeria has over 80 million hectares, accounting for 23% of arable land in West Africa and Agribusiness is presently contributing heavily to the countrys GDP as well as driving employment opportunities.

Nigeria is also the leading country with greater opportunity in West Africa with increased integration, making the country viable in no small way to improve food security in the region. In line with these growth potentials in agribusiness, banks are now investing in Agriculture. As part of its mandate to boost the agricultural sector in Nigeria, the Bank of Industry has distributed over 53 Billion Naira as loans to the Agribusiness value chain in 2012 alone. Other bank and financial institutions, including the Unity Bank has such portfolio as the Agriculture Credit Guarantee Scheme. The Central Bank of Nigeria has also liberated the condition for accessing the 200Billion Naira commercial Agricultural Credit Scheme to practicing farmers and sector players. In addition the Nigerian Export – Import (NEXIM) bank has introduced a Special Fund for Cassava export and the United Bank for Africa, on its part is one of the largest financers of Agricultural projects in the country; financing activities across the value chain from the production to storage, processing, Transportation and distribution.

Presently, the Nigeria’s macroeconomic indicators are showing a decline in Gross Domestic Product due to the low development the Agricultural sub sector, even, with its huge population. Presently, Nigeria is also the largest producer of almost every major agricultural commodities in West Africa, given the significance of the Nigerian economy in West Africa – with approximately 60 percent of the population and over 50 percent of the region Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – it is important in the context of regional initiatives to understand the country’s role in regional food security (World Bank, 2006).

We are therefore, sincerely inviting all stakeholders in this sector to share and participate in this event. The conference segment will discuss a wide range of agro allied activities, cutting across Livestock, Animal, Feeds, Agro- processing, seed production, soil pollution, research and machineries.

This and many more reasons explain why the forthcoming AgricBusiness Tradeshow is apt and timely. For details on Conference Delegate registration, Exhibition Space and Event Sponsorship, please contact: +234-8053100096, +234-7034638975 and  info@agricshow.com or visit event website: www.agricshow.com

Invitation for Technical and Financial Bids for the Execution of 2016 Capital Projects at the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (Power Sector)

General Procurement Notice at Nasarawa State Tenders Board

by | Jun 8, 2016 | News

The Government of Nasarawa State 

General Procurement Notice 

The Nasarawa State Government has received a grant from the Central Bank of Nigeria for the specific purpose of infrastructural development in the State. The State intends to utilize the fund towards the construction and rehabilitation of Roads, Bridges, Culverts, Schools, Hospitals, Water Supply, Stadium, High Court Complex, Recreational Parks and other capital projects.

(2)     Requirement for Expression of Interest (EOI):

(i)      Evidence of registration with Nasarawa Tenders board;

(ii)     Tax clearance certificate for 2013, 2014 and 2015;

(iii)    Audited accounts for 2013, 2014 and 2015;

(iv)    Evidence of competence/experience;

(v)     Submission of detailed Company profile including all registration documents.

(3)     SUBMISSION

All interested Companies may submit Expression of Interest (EOI) to the address below.

The Secretary,

Nasarawa State Tenders Board,

State Secretariat, Lafia.

(4)     This advertisement shall not be construed as commitment on the part of Nasarawa State to contract any company nor shall it entitle any firm submitting documents to claim any indemnity.

(5)     Nasarawa State reserves the right to take the final decision on any of the submissions received.

Signed:

Secretary,

Nasarawa State Tenders Board

The Slovenia-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce announce a new Supervisory Board

The Slovenia-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce announce a new Supervisory Board

by | Jun 8, 2016 | Chamber News

At the 3rd General Assembly Meeting of the Slovenia-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce held on the 21st of April, 2016 a new supervisory board was elected by the general assembly. The team are:-

Marko Štirn  (Damahaus Prestige d.o.o) – President of the board

Matvež U. Pavlič (Gecko d.o.o.)

Andrej Likar (Geoportal d.o.o.)

Grega Milčinski (Sinergise d.o.o.)

Bruno Anthony (TLT Urban d.o.o)

The management board and the entire membership of the Slovenia-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce congratulate the board for their commitment and contributions in further developing the Slovenia Nigeria trade and human relations.

Request for Expressions of Interest; Consultancy Services for Supervision of Civil Works (Water Supply) Package 2 at the Port-Harcourt Water Corporation

Request for Expressions of Interest; Consultancy Services for Supervision of Civil Works (Water Supply) Package 2 at the Port-Harcourt Water Corporation

by | May 15, 2016 | Tenders

Request for Expressions of Interest

Federal Republic of Nigeria

Third Urban Water Sector Reform and Port Harcourt Water Supply and Sanitation Project

 Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: 5416-NG

Consultancy Services for Supervision of Civil Works (Water Supply) Package 2

Reference No.: PHWSS/IDA/C/QCBS/001

(1)    This invitation follows the General Procurement Notice (GPN) for this project that appeared in UNDB online, Issue No. AfDB 752-11-14 of 11th November, 2014 and on the World Bank External Website.

(2)    The Federal Government of Nigeria on behalf of Government of Rivers State of Nigeria has applied for financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Third Urban Water Sector Reform and Port Harcourt Water Supply and Sanitation Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

(3)    The consulting services (“the Services”) are Supervision of Civil Works (Water Supply) Package 2 which includes site supervision, quality, time and cost controls for civil works (rehabilitation and new) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The Construction work is divided into four (4) Lots as follows:

S/No Lot Description Procurement Method Total Pipe Length (m) Service Meters
1 Rumuola – Trans Amadi transmission line and existing OH tank: Distribution network including metering for Zone 10 – Trans Amadi ICB 94.900 30,600
2 Rumuola -Woji transmission line, new OH tank: Distribution network including metering for Zone 14 -Woji ICB 119.800 6,120
3 Rumuola – Elelenwo transmission line, new OH tank; Distribution network including metering for Zone 15 – Elelenwo ICB 111.100 7,140
4 Diobu – Abuloma transmission line, new OH tank: Distribution network including metering for Zone 13 – Abuloma ICB 138.500 20,400
5 Total 464.300 64,260

 

(4)    The Executing Agency is the Port-Harcourt Water Corporation and implementation period of the consultancy assignment is three (3) years.

The Port-Harcourt Water Corporation now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are:

Eligibility(application is rejected outright, if any of the following is not satisfied)
1 Firm eligibility as per WB guidelines pursuant to paragraph 1.23(d) of the Consultant Guidelines referred to in Paragraph 6
2 Provision of relevant documents in REOI
a Company profile/Brochures
b Legal Status/eligibility-company registration/audit report (last .3 years: Jan. 2013- Dec. 15)
c Description of Similar assignment/experience under similar conditions
d Staff information
2.1 Organization of ConsultantNo. of years of firm’s experience (of lead firm if a JV): 5 years min.
2.2 Fields of operation relevant to the project 
3.1 Experience of ConsultantSimilar Water & Sanitation Engineering and Civil Works Supervision consultancies and experience in the past 10 years: Minimum of 3 successfully completed projects with a works budget of at least USD3.0 million
3.2 Experience in similar conditions (Sub Saharan Africa): 1 consultancy minimum 
3.3 Average annual value of relevant consultancies: USD500.000
 

5.1

 Statement of CapabilityAvailability of appropriate staff

Number of qualified staff with relevant undergrad: 3 permanent key/core staff minimum

 
5.2 Number of qualified staff with relevant post grad degree

(5)     The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers, January 2011, Revised July 2014 (“Consultant Guidelines”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Borrowers are under no obligation to shortlist any consultancy firm which expresses interest.

(6)    Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications.

(7)    A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality- and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Consultant Guidelines.

(8)    Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from Monday to Friday, between 8:00 to 4:00pm (Nigeria time).

(9)    Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form (one hard original, five hard copies and a CD) to the address below by 4:00 pm, (Nigeria time) on or before 26th May, 2016, and mention “EOI for the Third Urban Water Sector Reform and Port Harcourt Water Supply and Sanitation Project: Consultancy Services for Supervision of Civil Works Package 2”.

Attn: The Managing Director

Mr Kenneth Anga

Port Harcourt Water Corporation

No. 6, Water Works Road

Port Harcourt, Nigeria