NIGERIAN NUCLEAR REGULATORY AUTHORITY
PLOT 564/565, INDEPENDENCE AVENUE, CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, P.M.B. 559, GARKI, ABUJA, FCT.
INVITATION FOR SUBMISSION OF TECHNICAL/FINANCIAL BIDS AND EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR THE EXECUTION OF 2019 PROJECTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) is tasked with the responsibility to regulate the possession and application of radioactive substances and devices emitting ionizing radiation, ensure protection life, health, property and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation, while allowing beneficial practices involving exposure to ionizing radiation, Liaise with and foster co-operation with international and other organizations or bodies concerned having similar objectives as well as advise the Nigerian Government on nuclear security, safety and radiation protection matters,
2.0 DESCRIPTION
The Authority (NNRA) intends to engage the services of interested Suitable. Qualified reliable and competent suppliers/contractors with proven track record for the execution of of the under-listed 2019 projects
No. Lot Description CATEGORY A: CONSULTANCY(EOI) Lot A-1 Consultancy: Generation of Environmental Radiation Data Lot A-2 Consultancy: Safety Evaluation for Applications for Licensing of Nuclear Power Plants Sites, Basic Professional Training Course on Nuclear Safety. Lot A -3 Consultancy: Safety Evaluation for Applications for Licensing of Nuclear Power Plants Sites; Radiological Safety Training. CATEGORY B: GOODS Lot B-1 Procurement of Codes and Standard for Nuclear Safety Lot B-2 Procurement of Personnel Protective Equipment for Nuclear Inspectors Lot B-3 Procurement of Security and Safeguard of equipment CATEGORY C: WORKS Lot C-1 Fixed and Mobile Access Workstations for Digital Repository, ICT Equipment
3.0 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT
Interested suppliers/contractors/service providers are to submit their bids/expression of interest with the following documents:
(i) Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation with the Corporate Affairs Commission including Memorandum and Article of Association (indicating interested services as part of its objectives), form CAC2 and CAC7.
(ii) Evidence of company Income’s Tax Clearance Certificate for the last Three (3) rears (2016, 2017, 2018) corresponding to declared turnover in financial statements, expiring on 31 December, 2019;
(iii) Evidence of Current Pension compliance certificate issued by National Pension Commission (Valid till 31 December 2019).
(iv) Evidence of current Industrial Training, Fund (ITF) Compliance certificate (valid till 31 December 2019).
(v) Evidence of current Nigeria Social insurance Trust fund (NSITF) Compliance Certificate (Valid till 31st December, 2019)
(vi) Evidence of Registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers by submission of Interim Registration Report (IRR) expiring 31/1/2020 or valid certificate issued BY BPP.
(vii) Current Company’s audited account duly stamped and signed by anan/ICAN licensed auditors for the last three Consecutive years (2016, 2017, 2018) which must correspond with turnover declared in Tax clearance certificate.
(viii) Verifiable office and workshop address (es): not P.O. BOX but should include telephone numbers of company directors
(ix) For Joint Venture/partnership, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)should be provided (CAC, Tax Clearance Certificate, Pension Compliance Certificate, ITF Compliance Certificate, NSITF Compliance Certificate, IRR, a sworn Affidavit are compulsory for each JV partner),
(x) Experience as a prime Contractor on at least 5 projects of similar nature and complexity comparable to the project under consideration within the last five (5) years with verifiable list of executed similar jobs (i.e. award letter/certificate of practical job completion)
(xi) Evidence of financial capacity to execute the project by submission of reference letter from a reputable commercial bank indicating Willingness to provide Credit facility for execution of the project when needed.
(xii) Company’s profile with CVs of key professionals including photocopies of relevant academic and professional qualifications with attestation of availability and contact phone numbers (evidence of registration with relevant regulatory professional bodies e.g. (ARCON, COREN, CORBON, ANAN/ICAN and QSRBN) where applicable.
(xiii) Evidence of ownership or lease agreement for relevant equipment, machines, tools and workshop where necessary etc.
(xiv) Evidence of OEM’s Authorization/Dealership (where applicable)
(xv) Certificate of registration with Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) where applicable
(xvi) All prospective Consultants will be required to do a power point presentation.
(xvii) Every submission must be accompanied with a sworn affidavit:
(a) That all information and documents submitted are true and correct
(b) That no officer of NNRA or BPP is a former or present director or shareholder of the firm and has no pecuniary interest in the bidder
(c) That no director of the firm has been convicted by any court of law and the firm is not bankrupt or in receivership
(d) All documents for submission must be transmitted with a covering/ forwarding letter under the company/firm’s letter head paper bearing amongst others, the registration number (RC) as issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), contact address, telephone number and e-mail address. The letterhead paper must bear the names and nationalities of the directors of the company at the bottom of the page, duly signed by the authorized officer of the firm.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
LOTS Requirement Lots A1-A3B1-B2 Membership of relevant professional body (Where applicable)staff with sound Background in nuclear and radiological operation; and having proper understanding of die nuclear and radiological industryEvidence of having necessary tools and equipment for logistics and deploymentRadiation Safety AdviserEngineer with experience In Nuclear EngineeringStaff with degree In Radiation Protection/NNRA accredited safety advisor
4.0 COLLECTION OP BIDDING DOCUMENT (CATEGORY B&C)
The collection of bidding documents attracts a non-refundable tender fee of =N= 10,000.00 (ten thousand naira only) per lot payable via REMITA in favor of Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority. Receipt should be collected at the finance department on presentation of evidence of successful payment and taken to the procurement unit tor collection of bid documents. Evidence of payment of tender fee must be attached when submitting documents. For the consultancy services (LOT A1 – A3); only bidders who scale through the pre-qualification evaluation tor the Expression of Interest (EOI) will be invited to collect RFPs and pay a tender fee.
5.0 SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTS (GOODS AND WORKS)
Prospective bidders shall enclose the technical and financial bids in two separate envelopes and enclose the two envelopes in one sealed outer envelope clearly marked …lot number …on the top right corner which shall bear the lot description, the name and address of the company on the reserve side of the envelope and addressed to the address below.
The Director general Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority Plot 564/565, Independence Avenue, Central Business District, P.M.B. 559, Garki, Abuja FCT
Futhermore, the reverse of each sealed envelope should bear the name and address of the bidder and dropped in the designated Tender Bay at the reception of the Authority’s head office at Plot 564/565 Independence Avenue Central Business District not later than 12:00 noon local time on Monday, 10 February, 2020.
6.0 SUBMISSION OF EOI DOCUMENTS
Prospective bidders are to submit two (2) bounds of Expression of interest (EoI) documents separated by dividers and arranged as indicated above. The documents should be Submitted in a sealed envelope and addressed as indicated in No 5 above, and clearly marked with the name of the project and the Lot number. Furthermore, the reverse of each sealed envelope should bear the name and address of the bidder and dropped in the designated Tender Box at the reception of the Authority’s head office at not 564/565, independence Avenue central Business District not later than 12:00 noon local time on Monday, 13 January, 2020.
7.0 OPENING OF EOIS/BIDS
The EOl/Technical bids will be opened immediately after the deadlines for submission at 12:00 noon local time on Monday, 13 January, 2020 and 12:00 noon local time On Monday, 10th February, 2020 respectively in the Conference hall. Ground Floor, Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority Plot 564/565, Independence Avenue, Central Business District, P.M.B. 559, Garki, Abuja, FCT.
The Opening exercise shall be in the presence of the bidders or their representatives while the financial bids will be Kept Un¬opened. Please ensure that you sign the old submission register, as the Authority will not be held liable for misplaced or wrongly submitted bids
NOTE
(i) Late submission after the deadline will be returned unopened.
(ii) A firm can only tender for a maximum of two (2) lots. Any bidder that violates this rule shall be disqualified.
(iii) Failure to comply with the instruction(s) and provide any required documents) may automatically result m disqualification.
(iv) Successful firms in mandatory and technical phase (for Goods and Works) would be invited for the financial bid Opening.
(v) Shortlisted firms (for Lot A1 – A3) will be invited at a later date for collection of Request for Proposals.
(vi) Lot A1 – A3 are Open to firms with Specific expertise in related fields, marketers and general supply bidders without said related expertise/ technical capabilities are advised not to express their interest.
(vii) Technical and financial bids enclosed in one and same single envelope that will expose the technical and financial bids at the same time of opening shall be rejected.
(viii) Deviations from instruction(s) on submission shall lead to disqualification
(ix) The Authority may not necessary award the contract to the lowest Priced bidder
(x) This advertisement is published for information purposes only and should not be construed as a commitment or obligation on the part of the Authority to award contract
(xi) All submission must be in English language
(xii) The Authority will not be responsible for any cost or expenses incurred by any interested party in connection with any response to an inquiry nor shall it entitle any party submitting documents to Claim any indemnity from the Authority
(xiii) The Authority is not bound to shortlist any bidder and reserves the right to annul the bidding process at any time without incurring any liabilities and assigning any reason thereof.
All enquiries should be directed to:
The Head
Procurement Unit
Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority Plot 564/565, Independence Avenue, Central Business District,
Abuja.
Signed
Management
