DEADLINE: 4TH AUGUST, 2021
THE PRESIDENCY
NATIONAL AGENCY FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING INFRASTRUCTURE (NASENI)
IDU INDUSTRIAL AREA, P. M. B. 391. GARKI, ABUJA.
TEL: 09-7831365 EMAIL:procurementdepartment@naseni.org
INVITATION TO TENDER AND EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR 2021 CAPITAL PROJECTS

  1. INTRODUCTION
    The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), an Agency of the Presidency wishes to bring to the notice of experienced and competent Companies/Consultants that the Agency would carry out the procurement of Works, Goods and Services to be funded from the 2021 Appropriation Art in compliance with the Public Procurement Act, 2007. The projects description and locations are as follow:

2. SCOPE OF WORKS/GOODS/SERVICES

(a) NASENI Headquarters, Abuja

LOT PROJECT DESCRIPTION
LOT A1Provision of Consultancy for Architectural Design, Bill of Quantity, Engineering and Scientific Service
LOT A2Construction of Road Network Within SOMMEDI, Nasarawa State
LOT A3Installation of Distribution Network Within SOMMEDI, Nasarawa State
LOT A4Development of Infrastructure for Medical Equipment and Machinery Development Institute (MEMDI) Ohaozara Ebonyi State
LOT A5Construction of TownHall in Sabon Gida Langtang South Federal Constituency, Plateau State
LOT A6Construction of Tomato Paste and Juice Processing Plant in Gwer-West LGA of Benue State
LOT A7Construction of Integrated Flour Milling and Oil Processing Factory in Gwer-West LGA of Benue State
LOT A8Procurement of Empowerment Materials for Auto-Mechanic and Science Laboratory
LOT A9Procurement of Project Vehicles

(b) Scientific Equipment Development Institute (SEDI)- Minna

LOTPROJECT DESCRIPTION
LOT B1Provision of Consultancy for Architectural Design, Bill of Quantity, Engineering and Scientific Services
LOT B2Procurement of Materials for Production of Science Kits, Reverse Engineering, Research and Other Teaching Aids
LOT B3Procurement of Industrial Machines for Workshops, Installation and Training
LOT B4Furnishing and Equipping of Examination Centre, Youth Empowerment Centre, Standard Multi-purpose Laboratory and Technical Workshop
LOT B5Resurfacing of institute Internal Roads
LOT B6Rehabilitation/Renovation of Dilapidated Infrastructures
LOT B7Procurement of Security Mobility for Anti-Robbery and Anti-Kidnapping in Some States

(c) National Engineering Design Development Institute (NEDDI) -Nnewi

LOTPROJECT DESCRIPTION
LOT C1Provision of Consultancy for Architectural Design, Bill of Quantity, Engineering and Scientific Services
LOT C2Procurement of the Remaining Components and Installation of National Engineering Design Development Institute induction Furnace
LOT C3Construction of Mike Ajegho Road Little Wood Estate, UmuotaObosi ldemili North/South Federal Constituency
LOT C4Construction of Amesi Street Ugwuagbaobosi Idemili North/South Federal Constituency
LOT C5 Optimizing Primary Health Care in ldemili North & South LGA, Anambra State
LOT C6Construction of Training Hall for Power and Petroleum Safety Institute, Oraifite, Ekwusigo LGA, Anambra South Senatorial District
LOT C7Construction of Resource Centre for National Institute of Security and Strategic Studies Orumba, Anambra South Senatorial District
LOT C8Construction of Training Hall for Institute of Aviation Safety and Management, Mbosi, Ihiala, Anambra South Senatorial District
LOT C9Construction of Resource Centre for National Centre for Sickle Cell anaemia Research and Treatment, Aguata, Anambra South Senatorial District
LOT C10Erosion Control at UbahuEkwemOkija Community Ihiala Federal Constituency, Anambra State

(d) Scientific Equipment Development Institute (SEDI)- Enugu

LOTPROJECT DESCRIPTION
LOT D1Provision of Consultancy for Architectural Design, Bill of Quantity, Engineering and Scientific Services
LOT D2Procurement of 1000kVA/33KV Transformer for the Institute
LOT D3Supply of Security Patrol Vehicles
LOT D4Sensitization/Advocacy in Awareness, Patronage and use of Locally Developed Science Equipment
LOT D5Supply of Branded Laptops
LOT D6Procurement of Material for “Training of Science Teachers
LOT D7Supply of Equipment and Tools for Technical Education

(e) Engineering Materials Development Institute (EMDI)-Akure

LOTPROJECT DESCRIPTION
E1Provision of Consultancy for Architectural Design, Bill of Quantity, Engineering and Scientific Services
E2Construction of Rice Milling & Processing Plant & Equipment in Supare Akoko
E3Procurement of Materials for Fabrication of Rotary Furnace

(f) Advanced Manufacturing Technology Programme (AMT-P) Jalingo

LOT PROJECT DESCRIPTION
LOT F1Provision of Consultancy for Architectural Design, Bill of Quantity, Engineering and Scientific Services
LOT F2Construction of Administrative Block
LOT F3Construction of ICT Centre
LOT F4Construction of Training Centre
LOT F5Provision of Electricity
LOT F6Provision of Water
LOT F7Rehabilitation of Building Infrastructure
LOT F8Procurement of AMT Machines
LOT F9Procurement of Teaching/Learning AID Equipment
LOT F10Procurement of Office Furniture
LOT F11Procurement of Materials for Development of Agro-Processing and other Machines
LOT F12Provision of Alternative Energy/power Supply
LOT F13Procurement of Project Vehicles
LOT F14Acquisition of ICT Equipment

3. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
a. Evidence of Certificate of incorporation issued by Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Forms CAC 1.1 or CAC2 and CAC7. Business Name is also acceptable for Services;
b. Evidence of Company’s Income Tax Clearance Certificate (or Personal Income Tax Clearance Certificates of all the Partners in case of Business Name) tor the last Three(3) Years valid till 31st December, 2021
c. Evidence of Pension Clearance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2021;
d. Evidence of Industrial Training Fund (TTF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2021:
e. Evidence of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Clearance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2021;
f. Evidence of Interim Registration Report (TRR) expiring on 31/12/2021 or valid Certificate issued by BPP.
g. Sworn Affidavit disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committees of National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure or the Bureau of Public Procurement is a former or present Director, shareholder or has any pecuniary interest in the bidder and to confirm that all information presented in its bid are true and correct in all particulars;
h. Company’s Audited Account for the last Three (3) years-a018, 2019, 2020;
i. Reference Letter from a reputable commercial bank in Nigeria, indicating willingness to provide credit facility for the execution of the project when needed;
j. Company’s profile with the Curriculum Vitae of key staff to be deployed for the project, including copies of their Academie/Professional qualifications;
k. Verifiable documentary evidence of at least three (3) similar jobs executed in the last five (5) years including Letters of Awards, Valuation/Job Completion Certificate And Photographs of the projects
l. Works: List of Plants/Equipement with proof of Ownership/lease;
m. For Supply of Equipment Letter of Authorisation as representative of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM):
n. Consultancy Services: Evidence of Firm’s registration with relevant regulatory professional bodies such as COREN, CORBON. QSRBN, ARCON ete
o. Only companies included in the National Automotive Design and Development Council’s approved list of local manufacturers of vehicles or their authorised representatives should bid for the vehicles;
p. For Joint Venture/Partnership, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) should be provided (CAC, Tax Clearance Certificate, Pension Compliance Certificate, ITF Compliance Certificate, NSTTF Compliance Certificate, IRR & Sworn Affidavit are compulsory for each.JV partner).
q. All documents for submission must be transmitted with a covering/forwarding letter under the Company/Firm’s Letterhead Paper bearing amorn oe erefirab GSM No.), and e-mail address. The Commision (CAC), Contact Address, Telephone Number (preferably GSM No.), and e-mail address. The Letterhead paper must bear the Names andNationalities of the Directors of the Company at the bottom of the page, duly sígned by the authorized officer of the firm

4. COLLECTION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS (GOODS & WORKS)
Interested companies are to collect the Standard Bidding Document (SBD) from the office of the Director of Procurement, Room 15, Procurement Department, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, Idu Industrial Area, Abuja and The Offices of the Managing Directors/Chief Executive of NASENI Institutes during working days (10am 3pm) on presentation of evidence of payment of non-refundable tender fee of Nio,0o00.00 (Ten Thousand Naira Only) per Lot made payable to NASENI’S TSA account in any reputable Commercial Bank in Nigeria. Firms interested in Services will not pay at this stage until after shortlisting

5. SUBMISSION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS (GOODS & WORKS)
Interested Bidders are required to prepare and submit their Technical and Financial Bid Documents in sealed separate envelopes (Original and two copies). To be clearly written at the top right hand corner of each envelope are: the Project Title, Lot Number, Contractor’s Name and Technical Bid or Financial Bid’ as the case may be.
Both envelopes shall be enclosed in a bigger sealed envelope and addressed/submitted at the project locations with the following addresses (depending on the Lot of interest):
i. The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive, National Agency for Science & Engineering Infrastructure, Idu Industrial Area, Abuja 
ii. SEDI, MINNA: The Managing Director/CE. Tagwai Dam Road, P.M.B 37. Minna, Niger State.
iii. NEDDI NNEWI: The Managing Director/CE, NO 3, Emma-Biu Street, Okpuno Egbu, Uaundim, P.O. Box 508, Nnewi, Anambra State.
iv. SEDI ENUGU: TheManaging Director/CE, 20 Valley Crescent, Independent Layout, near Government House. P.O. Box 3205.Akwuke, Enugu
v. EMDI, Akure: The Managing Director/CE, KM4,Ondo Road, Akure, P.M.B 611, Akure, Ondo State.
vi. AMT-P, Jalingo: The Managing Director/CE, Wukari Road, Via Taraba State Polytechnic P.M.B 174 Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria

Furthermore, the reverse of each sealed envelope should bear the name and address of the bidder and dropped in the designated Tender Box at Room 15, Procurement Department, NASENI Headquarters (or at the various Institutes as applicable) not later than 12 noon on Wednesday, 4th August, 2021.

6. SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (SERVICES)
Expression Project of Name Interest and (Eol) Lot Number documents in written sealed envelope on the top and right dearly hand marked corner, “Expression addressed and Interest returned with to: The the Chief Executives as stated in 5 above. Furthermore, the reverse of each sealed envelope should bear the name and address of the bidder and drop in the designated Tender Box at the various Institutes listed above not later than 12:00 noon,Wednesday,.4th August, 2021

7. OPENING OF TECHNICAL BIDS AND EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
The EOI and the technical bids will be opened immediately after the deadline for submission at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, 4 August, 2021 at the NASENI Headquarters and its various institutes, while the financial bids will be kept unopened. Please, ensure that you sign the EOI/bid submission register in the office of the Director, Procurement for NASENI Headquarters and the Managing Director/Chief Executive for the Institutes as NASENI and its Institutes will not be held liable for misplaced or wrongly submitted bids.

8. GENERAL.INFORMATION
a. Bids must be in English Language and signed by an official authorised by the bidder
b. Bids submitted after the deadline for submission would be returned unopened.
c. Bidders should not bid for more than two (2) Lots
d. All costs will be borne by the bidders.
e. NASENI and its Institutes reserves the right to verify claims made by any bidder
f. Presence of bidders/representatives and members of the public shall not be required during the bid opening ceremony in compliance with COVID-19 Guidelines, The Bids Opening will be covered hy video recording (link will be sent to bidders) with the presence of two(a) representatives of private sector professional bodies and Civil Society Organisation in the areas of Anti-Corruption/ Transparency
g. Bid documents can also be collected in soft copies and Bidders can submit through Post (Courier Services);
h. Goods & Works: Only Pre-qualified bidders at technical evaluation will be invited at a later date for financíal bids opening, while the financial bids of unsuccessful bidders will be returned un -opened
i. Services: Only shortlisted firms will be invited at a later date for collection of Request for Proposals;
j. The Awards of the projects listed above are subject to budgetary releases from the treasury under the FY 2021 Appropriation.
k. NASENI and its Institutes are not bound to prequalify/shortlist any bidder and reserves the right to annul the procurement process at any time without incurring any liabilities in accordance with Section 28 of the Public Procurement Act 2007.

Signed
The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive,
National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure,
Idu Industrial Area, Abuja