DEADLINE: 20TH APRIL,2022
NATIONAL AGENCY FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING INFRASTRUCTURE (NASENI)
IDU INDUSTRIAL AREA, P. M. B. 391, GARKI, ABUJA.
TEL: 07031211862, 08163963608
EMAIL: procurementdepartment@naseni.org  
INVITATION TO TENDER AND EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (Eol) FOR 2022 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 2022 Appropriation Act in compliance with the Public Procurement Act, 2007. The projects description and locations are as follows:

(2) SCOPE OF WORKS/GOODS/SERVICES

(a) NASENI Headquarters, Abuja

LOTPROJECT DESCRIPTION
LOT A1Provision of Consultancy for Architectural Design, Bill of Quantity, Engineering and Scientific Services
LOT A2Perimeter Fencing of Land for NSEL Karshi Plant
LOT A3General Renovation of NASENI Solar Energy Limited Premises
LOT A4Construction of Workshops and Laboratory for Heavy Duty Trucks Production for Heavy Machinery and Equipment Development Institute, Bauchi
LOT A5Procurement of Exhibition Kits and Digital Display Stand
LOT A6Procurement of Exhausted, and Expired Chemicals and Reactors
LOT A7Provision of a Dust Free Cool Room
LOT A8Construction of Admin Building for New NASENI Institutes
LOT A9Construction of Workshops for New NASENI Institutes
LOT A10Procurement and Installation of Machines and Facilities for New NASENI Institutes
LOT A11Provision of Consultancy Service for Public Private Partnership (PPP) for NASENI
LOT A12Development and Procurement of Electronic Documents Management System for NASENI Headquarters
LOT A13Provision of Accounting Software to Perform Accounting Budgeting and Auditing Functions
LOT  A14Construction and Equipping of NASENI Skill Acquisition Centre

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

LOTPROJECT DESCRIPTION
LOT B1Provision of Consultancy for Architectural Design, Bill of Quantity, Engineering and Scientific Services
LOT B2Acquisition of Industrial Machines for Workshops with Training and Installation
LOT B3Procurement of Raw Materials for Production of Scientific Products

(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 C2Capacity Building of Staff on Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Autonomous Vehicles
LOT C3Capacity Building of Staff in Industrial Automation, Battery and Renewable Energy
LOT C4Capacity Building of Staff on Human Resource Management Ethics, Procurement and Accounting
LOT C5Acquisition of (1) One 350KVA Generator for Smooth Running of NEDDI High Powered Equipment and Installation

(D) Scientific Equipment Development Institute (SEDI) – Enugu

LOTPROJECT DESCRIPTION
LOT D1Provision of Consultancy for Architectural Design, Bill of Quantity, Engineering and Scientific Services
LOT D2Provision of Advance Technology Machines and Softwares
LOT D3Provision of Workshop Material Handling Equipment (Hydraulic Jack)
LOT D4Construction and Equipping of Skill Acquisition Centre with Training Workshops, Auditorium, Classrooms and Offices.
LOT D5Construction and Equipping of Hostel for Graduate Trainee Engineers.
LOT D6Sensitization / Advocacy in Awareness, Patronage and Use of Locally Developed Science Equipment.
LOT D7Promotion of Skill Acquisition Programme for Youth.

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

LOTPROJECT DESCRIPTION
LOT E1Provision of Consultancy for Architectural Design, Bill of Quantity, Engineering and Scientific Services
LOT E2Development and Analysis of Composite Materials for Various Application
LOT E3Expansion and Equipping of Advanced Manufacturing Center
LOT E4Establishment of Soil, Concrete and Asphalt Testing Laboratory
LOT E5Development of Ceramic Shop
LOT E6Construction and Equipping of Plastic Recycling Workshop
LOT E7Construction of Office Space for Staff (Phase 1)
LOT E8Development of ICT Center

(f) Prototype Engineering Development Institute (PEDI’) -llesa

LOTPROJECT DESCRIPTION
LOT F1Provision of Consultancy for Architectural Design, Bill of Quantity, Engineering and Scientific Services
LOT F2Procurement and Installation of Machineries and Equipment
LOT F3Construction of Office Complex/Laboratories – Phase 1
LOT F4Procurement of 500KVA, 33KV/400V Step-Down Transformer
LOT F5Procurement of 150KVA Generating Set
LOT F6Procurement of Laboratory Equipment
LOT F7Construction of Perimeter Fencing and Drainage (External and Internal) Including Security Lightings

(g) Hydraulic Equipment Development Institute (HEDI) – Kano

LOTPROJECT DESCRIPTION
LOT G1Provision of Consultancy for Architectural Design, Bill of Quantity, Engineering and Scientific Services
LOT G2Acquisition of Forklift for Workshop and Mini Landscaping Tractor

(h) Electronic Development Institute (ELDI) – Awka

LOTPROJECT DESCRIPTION
LOT H1Provision of Consultancy for Architectural Design, Bill of Quantity, Engineering and Scientific Services
LOT H2Procurement of Materials for the Development of unmanned solar powered farm robot for cultivation, weed and scarecrow
LOT H3Procurement of Materials for the Development of Automated Poultry Management System for Improved Livestock Farming
LOT H4Procurement of Materials for the Alternative Energy Generation (Wind and Reversed Storage)
LOT H5Equipping of Electronics Laboratory
LOT H6Completion of Construction of Information and Communication Technology Building
LOT H7Procurement of Integrated Injection Mould Machines with Accessories for Electronic Development Institute (ELDI) Plastic Casings
LOT H8Rehabilitation of ELDI Main Administrative Block
LOT H9Rehabilitation of Mixed Used Building
LOT H10Equipping of Central Workshop
LOT H11Procurement of Materials for the Provision of All in One Solar Light for Electronic Development Institute (ELDI) Premises
LOT H12Procurement of Materials for the Development of Improved Electronic Development Institute (ELDI) Automatic Hand Washing Machine
LOT H13Procurement of Materials for the Development of consumer electronics products on sound amplification and information dissemination
LOT H14Procurement of Materials for the Development of Solar Driers and Cookers
LOT H15Procurement of Materials for the Development of Advanced Green Energy Powered CCTV for Effective Security Architecture in Nigeria
LOT H16Fencing of Electronic Development Institute (ELDI) Permanent Site
LOT H17Procurement of Generator

(i) Power Equipment and Electrical Machinery Development Institute (PEEMADI) – Okene

LOTPROJECT DESCRIPTION
LOT 11Provision of Consultancy for Architectural Design, Bill of Quantity, Engineering and Scientific Services
LOT 12Construction and Equipping of Advance Manufacturing Workshop (AMT Lab), Permanent Site
LOT 13Construction and Equipping of Mechanical and Electrical Workshop, Permanent Site

(j) Solid Minerals Machinery and Equipment Development Institute (S0MMEDI) – Nasarawa

LOTPROJECT DESCRIPTION
LOT J1Provision of Consultancy for Architectural Design, Bill of Quantity, Engineering and Scientific Services
LOT J2Procurement of Machines, Equipment and Tools for Mineral Processing Workshop
LOT J3Procurement of Machines and Equipment for Lapidary and Gemmology Laboratory
LOT J4Procurement of Machines, Equipment and Tools for Wood Workshop
LOT J5Procurement of Office Equipment and Furniture
LOT J6Construction of Workshop for Cutting and Polishing Gemstones
LOT J7Construction of Mineral Processing Workshop, Solid Minerals Machinery and Equipment Development Institute (SOMMEDI), Nasarawa

(3.0) ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation issued by Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Forms CAC 1.1 or CAC2 and CAC7;
  • Evidence of Company’s Income Tax Clearance Certificate for the last Three (3) Years valid till 31 December, 2022;
  • Evidence of current Pension Compliance Certificate valid till 31 December, 2022;
  • Evidence of current Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31 December, 2022;
  • Evidence of current Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31 December, 2022;
  • Evidence of Registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors, Consultant’s and Service Providers by submission of Interim Registration Report (IRR) expiring on 30/06/2022 or valid Certificate issued by BPP.
  • 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;
  • Company’s Audited Account for the last Three (3) years – 2019, 2020, 2021;
  • Evidence of financial capability to execute the project by submission of Reference Letter from a reputable commercial bank in Nigeria, indicating willingness to provide credit facility for the execution of the project when needed;
  • Company’s profile with the Curriculum Vitae of key staff to be deployed for the project, including copies of their Academic/Professional qualifications;
  • Verifiable documentary evidence of at least three (3) similar jobs executed in the last five (5) years including Letters of Awards, VaIuation/Job Completion Certificates and Photographs of the projects;
  • List of Plants/Equipment with proof of Ownership/Lease (where applicable);
  • For supply of Equipment: Letter of Authorisation as representative of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM);
  • Lots(A1-J1): Evidence of Firm’s registration with relevant professional bodies such as COREN, CORBON, QSRBN, ARCON etc.;
  • 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 & Sworn Affidavit are compulsory for each JV partner).
  • 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 (preferably GSM No.), 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.

(4) COLLECTION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS (excluding Lots A1-J1)
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 N 10,000.00 (Ten Thousand Naira Only) per Lot made payable to NASENI’s TSA and that of the various Institutes account in any reputable Commercial Bank in Nigeria. Firms interested in Lots (A1-J1) will not pay at this stage until after shortlisting.

(5) SUBMISSION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS (excluding Lots A1-J1)
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 maybe. 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):

  • The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive, National Agency far Science & Engineering Infrastructure, Idu Industrial Area, Abuja.
  • SEDI, MINNA: The Managing Director/CE,Tagwai Dam Road, Chanchaga, P.M.B37, Minna, Niger State.
  • NEDDI NNEWI: The Managing Director/CE, NO 3, Emma-Biu Street, Okpuno Egbu, Umudim, P.O. Box 5082, Nnewi, Anambra State.
  • SEDI ENUGU: The Managing Director/CE, 20 Valley Crescent, Independent Layout, near Government House. P.O. Box3205, Akwuke, Enugu.
  • EMDI, Akure: The Managing Director/CE, KM 4, Ondo Road, Akure, P. M. B 511, Akure, Ondo State.
  • PEDI, llesa: The Managing Director/CE, Km4, Old Ife Road, Eruru Quarters, Mesa, Osun State.
  • HEDI, Kano: The Managing Director/CE, Opposite Kumbotso LG Secretariat, Kumbotso Town, P.M.B 3067, Kano, Kano State.
  • ELDI, Awka: The Managing Director/CE, Km 80 Enugu/Onitsha Expressway Aba Junction, Awka Capital Territory P.M.B 5099, Awka, Anambra State.
  • PEEMADI, Okene: The Managing Director/CE, Km 6, Okene-Auchi Expressway Checkpoint, P.M.B 1029 Okene, Kogi State.
  • SOMMEDI, Nasarawa: The Managing Director/CE, C/o Vocational and Relevant Technology Centre, Shagari Road, Nasarawa, Nasarawa State.

Furthermore, the reverse of each sealed envelope should have 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 12:00 noon on Wednesday, 20 April, 2022.

(6) SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (LOTS A1-J1)
Expression of Interest (Eol) documents in a sealed envelope and clearly marked Expression of Interest with the Project Name and Lot Number clearly written on the top right-hand corner, addressed and returned to: The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive, National Agency for Science & Engineering Infrastructure, Idu Industrial Area, Abuja (Room 15, Procurement Department) and the Managing Directors/CE of NASENI Institutes as in (5) above. Furthermore, the reverse of each sealed envelope should bear the name and address of the bidder and dropped in the designated Tender Box at NASENI Headquarters/NASENI Institutes not later than 12:00 noon, Wednesday, 20 April, 2022.

(7) OPENING OF TECHNICAL BIDS AND EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
(7.1) All Lots except Lots (A1-J1): Only technical bids will be opened immediately after the deadline for submission at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, 20 April, 2022 at the NASENI Headquarters and its various Institutes in the presence of bidders or their representatives. Only the successful Bidders at technical evaluation will be invited at a later date for Financial Bids opening while financial bids of unsuccessful bidders will be returned un-opened. Please, ensure that you sign the bid submission register in the office of the Director, Procurement for NASENI Headquarters and the Managing Directors/Chief Executive for the Institutes as NASENI and its Institutes will not be held liable for misplaced or wrongly submitted bids.

(7.2) Lots (A1-J1): Expression of Interest documents will be opened immediately after the deadline for submission 12:00 noon, Wednesday, 20 April, 2022 at NASENI Headquarters and its various Institutes in the presence of bidders or their representatives. Only shortlisted firms will be contacted at a later date for collection of Request for Proposals.

(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 un-opened.

(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) Submission of bids through email or fax will not be accepted.

(g) The Award soft he projects listed above is subject to budgetary releases from the treasury under the FY 2022 Appropriation.

(h) 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 PubIic Procurement Act 2007.

SIGNED
THE EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIRMAN/CHIEF EXECUTIVE,

NATIONAL AGENCY FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING INFRASTRUCTURE,
IDU INDUSTRIAL AREA, ABUJA.