DEADLINE: 19TH SEPTEMBER, 2022
NATIONAL TUBERCULOSIS AND LEPROSY TRAINING CENTRE (NTBLTC)
P. M. B 1089 ZARIA, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA,
WEBSITE: www.ntbltc.org
INVITATION FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION AND EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF 2022 CAPITAL BUDGET

(1) INTRODUCTION
The Federal Government of Nigeria has allocated funds to the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Training Centre in the 2022 budget for the execution of projects, programs and policies accordingly in compliance with the provision of the Public Procurement Act, 2007. The Centre wishes to invite experienced, competent and reputable contractor, suppliers and service providers to submit pre- qualification documents and EOI for the implementation of the flowing projects as categorized below:

(2) SCOPE OF GOODS/SERVICES

CATEGORY A: GOODS

Lot A1Furnishing of infectious diseases complex (phase 2)
Lot A2Provision of Solar Streets Lights in Lafia, Lafia/Obi Federal Constituency, Nasarawa State
Lot A3Supply and Installation of 3 in 1 Integrated Solar Streets Lights in the selected communities of Ojo Federal Constituency, Lagos State.
Lot A4Supply of Mobile Clinic Vehicle in PH, Rivers State.
Lot A4Procurement of 1No. Gene-Expert and Cartridge Machine for Tuberculosis in Lafia/Obi Federal Constituency, Nasarawa State.
Lot A5Provision of Medical Equipment and Consumables for Women and Children in Ilorin/Asa Federal Constituency, Kwara State.

CATEGORY C: CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Lot CF1Provision of Facility Management Consultancy for National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Training Centre, Saye H/Qtrs. Office, Zaria.
Lot CE1Empowerment of Youths and Women in Nasarawa/Toto Federal Constituency, Nasarawa State.

(3) ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Prospective bidders should submit the following documents:

  • Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Form CAC 1.1 or CAC2 and CAC7;
  • Evidence of Company’s Income Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years valid till 31st December, 2022; with minimum average annual turnover of N20 million;
  • Evidence of Pension Clearance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2022 (this requirement is only applicable to bidders whose number of staff is 15 and above);
  • Evidence of Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2022 (this requirement is only applicable to bidders whose number of staff is 5 and above or the bidder’s annual turnover is N50m and above);
  • Evidence of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund(NSITF) clearance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2022;
  • Evidence of Registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers by submission of interim Registration Report (IRR) expiring on 31/12/2032 or valid Certificate issued by BPP
  • Sworn Affidavit:
    • disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committees of the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Training Centre 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;
    • that no Director has been convicted in any Country for any criminal offence relating to fraud or financial impropriety or criminal misrepresentation or falsification of facts relating to any matter;
    • that the Company is not in receivership, the subject of any form of insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings or the subject of any form of winding up petition or proceedings;
  • Company’s Audited Accounts for the last three (3) years – 2019.2020 & 2021, duly acknowledged by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS);
  • 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 such as COREN, QSRBN, ARCON, CORBON etc.;
  • Verifiable documentary evidence of at least three (3) similar jobs executed in the last five (5) years including letters of Awards, Valuation Certificates, Job Completion Certificates and Photographs of the projects;
  • Medical & Health Equipment: Letter of Authorisation from the Original Equipment Manufacturers listed in the Approved Policy for Procurement of Health and Medical Equipment for Tertiary Hospitals in Nigeria;
  • For Supply of Other Equipment: Letter of Authorisation as representative of the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs);
  • Services: Evidence of Consultant’s current registration with relevant regulatory professional body(ies) such as COREN, ESVARBON, CMD etc.
  • For Joint Venture/Partnership, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) should be provided (CAC, Tax Clearance Certificate, Pension Clearance Certificate, ITF Compliance Certificate, NSITF Clearance 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 authorised officer of the firm;

Note: The above listed requirements shall form part of the Bids examination and evaluation criteria, and non-compliance with any of the stated criteria shall result in automatic disqualification of the bidder.

Interested and eligible bidders may obtain further information from the procurement Unit between 9.00am – 4.00pm (Monday- Friday) except Public Holidays at the:

National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Training Centre, Liaison Office at Ungwar Rimi GRA by Race Court, Kaduna.

(4) COLLECTION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS (GOODS)
Interested Companies are to collect tender document at the Procurement Unit of the Centre in Kaduna Liaison Office, Ungwar Rimi GRA. by Race Court, Kaduna upon presentation of evidence of payment of non-refundable tender fee of Ten Thousand Naira Only (N10,000.00) per lot, paid into National TB & Leprosy Training Centre, Saye-Zaria. Evidence of Remita payment for Bidding Document should be included in the financial bid.

(5) SUBMISSION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS (GOODS)
The completed Technical and Financial bids are to be submitted in two (2) copies each, one (1) original and one (1) copy. The documents should be in two separate, sealed envelopes clearly marked TECHNICAL and FINANCIAL BID and both sealed in the bigger envelope marked with the appropriate project title and lot number at the top right hand comer and addressed to the Principal. National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Training Centre, Saye, Zaria.

The Name and Address of the company should be written at the reverse side of the envelope. And all submissions should be made not later than 11:30am Monday, 19 September, 2022.

(6) SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST(EOI)
Interested and competent consultant s/Service Providers are to submit the EOI in three (3) hard copies each (one original & two copies). The EOI should be address as indicated above and submitted not later than 11:30am on Monday, 22 August, 2022.

(7) OPENING OF EOI AND TECHNICAL BIDS
The Technical bids for Category A (Goods) will be opened immediately after the deadline for submission at 11:30am Monday, 19 September, 2022, while Category B(Services) will be opened at 11:30am on Monday, 22 August, 2022, at the Centre’s Board Room, Kaduna Liaison Office, Kaduna in the presence of bidders/their representatives while the financial bids will be kept un-opened. This advertisement serves as an invitation to Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). Anti-Corruption Agencies and the public to witness the Bid Opening.

(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) Due diligence shall be conducted on all submitted documents to confirm their authenticity;

(e) All costs will be borne by the bidders;

(f) Attendees at the bid openings shall he required to wash hands, use hand sanitiser, wear mask and observe physical distancing. The Bids will be opened in the presence of CSOs and Professional bodies and covered by video recording; invitation link will be sent to bidders who chooses to join the bid opening online;

(g) Goods: Only pre-qualified bidders at technical evaluation will be invited at a later date for financial bids opening, while the financial bids of un-successful bidders will be returned un-opened;

(h) Services: Only shortlisted Consultants will be invited at a later date for collection of Request for Proposals;

(i) The National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Training Centre Is 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
PRINCIPAL

Banner