DEADLINE: 6TH OCTOBER, 2022
NATIONAL AGENCY FOR THE CONTROL OF AIDS (NACA)
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR ENGAGEMENT OF SERVICE VENDORS FOR GLOBAL FUND ACTIVITIES 2021-2023
(1.0) Background
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has received funding from Global Fund in continuance of the pursuit of its statutory responsibilities for HIV/AIDS treatment, care & Support and strengthening of health systems in Nigeria by further addressing the gaps in the National HIV prevention and treatment program.
Towards achieving these objectives, the Agency as a Principal Recipient require the services of interested and qualified Vendors to express interest and submit tender documents, in compliance with Global Fund Guideline for the procurement of the following Services:
Lot 1 Airlines/Flight Services Lot 2 Catering Services Lot 3 Airtime/Communication Lot 4 General Merchandise
(2.0) General Eligibility Criteria:
- Evidence of company registration (certificate of incorporation of the company) including Forms CAC2 and CAC7 OR CAC evidence of list of share capital and appointment of directors;
- Evidence of Company’s Income Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years (2019, 2020 & 2021) valid till 31st December, 2022;
- Copy of Company Audited Accounts for the last 3 years (2019, 2020 and 2021);
- Evidence of PENCOM Compliance Certificate expiring by December 2022;
- Evidence of ITF Compliance Certificate expiring by December 2022;
- Evidence of NSITF Compliance certificate expiring by December 2022;
- Evidence of Registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers (NDCCSPs) by submission of Interim Registration Report (IRR) expiring on 31/12/2022 or valid Certificate issued by BPP;
- Sworn Affidavit disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committees of the National Agency for the Control of Aids 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. The affidavit should be dated within September 2022 but not after the advert or submission closing
- The minimum validity period of the Tender should be One Hundred and Twenty (120) Days;
- Evidence of financial capability to execute the contract 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. The letter must be addressed to NACA and dated from September, 2022.
- Company’s Profile;
- Verifiable documentary evidence of at least Three (3) similar job by showing copy of either Letters of Awards, or Job Completion Certificates or Contract Agreement.
- All documents for submission must be transmitted with a Covering/Forwarding letter under the Company Letter Head Paper using the Tender Submission Sheet template in Form G-1 and bearing amongst others, the Registration Number (CAC), Contact Address, Telephone Number (Preferable GSM No.), and e-mail address, duly signed by the authorized officer of the firm. An unsigned bid will be disqualified.
- Copies of four (4) key staff academic certificates should be provided by firm in their submission.
(3.0) SUBMISSION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS
Prospective vendors are to submit two (2) hard copies (one original & one copy) of the requested documents and financial bid. Thereafter, the Tenderer shall enclose the original in one (1) envelope and all the copy of the Tender in another envelope, duly marking the envelopes as “Expression of Interest/Prequalification for service provider.
(a) Prospective bidders can submit their documents as a Joint Venture with relevant documents provided in line with the requirements.
(4.0) DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION
The deadline for the submission of Tender should not be later than 12 noon of Thursday, 6 October, 2022. Clarification can be obtained at the Office of the Head of Procurement, Ground Floor, NACA main building, 3 Ziguinchor Street Wuse Zone 4. Abuja.
(5.0) GENERAL INFORMATION
(i) Bids must be in English Language and signed by an official authorized by the bidder;
(ii) Bids submitted after the deadline for submission would be rejected;
(iii) NACA reserves the right to evaluate and award and in the event of exigency, NACA may vary the quantities/quality of the items during the time of evaluation, award and execution of contract with respect to this invitation to tender;
(iv) NACA is not bound to shortlist any vendor, and reserves the right to annul the bidding process at any time without incurring any liabilities or providing reason,
(6.0) ADDRESS FOR INFORMATION AND SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
Attention:
Head Procurement,
National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA),
Ground Floor,
No. 3 Zinguinchor Street, Beside AEDC Office, Wuse zone 4, Abuja
Email: procurement@naca.gov.ng
Tel: +234-9-4613726-9
Fax: +23494613700
(7.0) GLOBAL FUND CODE OF CONDUCT
You shall get acquainted with the global fund code of conduct for suppliers using this link below: https://www. Accepting this invitation shall serve as an acknowledgement and agreement to abide by the Global Fund Code of Conduct for Suppliers.
Whistle blowing Policy: Suppliers are encouraged to send information on any infraction or grievances to the dedicated email account: ispeakoutnow@naca.gov.ng or naca.ispeakoutnow@gmail.com
(8.0) Notes/Disclaimer
(i) Late submissions will not be accepted, and kindly note that unsigned bid is a major deviation and attract disqualification.
(ii) NACA shall verify any or all documents and claims made by applicants and will disqualify consultants with falsified documents and claims.
(iii) If it is determined that submitted documents and claims have been falsified, the consultant may face prosecution in a court of Law.
(iv) NACA shall not be held responsible for any disqualified proposal as a result of any omission or deletion relating to the submission guidelines.
(iii) This advertisement shall not be construe a contract to any Consultant, nor shall it entitle any Consultant submitting documents to claim any indemnity from NACA.
(iv) NACA is not bound to shortlist any Consultant, and reserves the right to annul the bidding process at any time without incurring any liabilities or providing reason.
SIGNED:
MANAGEMENT
