DEADLINE: 20TH SEPTEMBER, 2022
NIGERIAN CHRISTIAN PILGRIM COMMISSION (NCPC)
(THE PRESIDENCY)
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR GROUND-HANDLING OF NIGERIAN CHRISTIAN PILGRIMS IN JORDAN, ISRAEL, ROME AND GREECE FOR 2022 PILGRIMAGE OPERATION
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) in compliance with its statutory functions, intends to carry out the airlifting of Pilgrims under the 2022 Christian Pilgrimage Operations.
1.2 The NCPC therefore, invites interested and competent ground handlers with requisite qualification and experience to submit Expression of Interest (Eol) for Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Ground Handling Operations.
2.0 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Foreign companies applying must partner with a Nigerian Company. Bidders should submit the following documents for the project:
i. Verifiable written evidence of ownership or partnership with the owners of Hotels & Buses including authorisation for confirmation by the NCPC
ii. Evidence of ability to make authentic Tour Schedules available before the commencement of the airlift
iii. Evidence of Company’s Registration for the principal partners
iv. Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation issued by Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Forms CAC2 and CAC7 or Business Name where applicable:
v. Evidence of Company’s Income Tax Clearance Certificates for the Last 3 years (2019, 2020 & 2021) valid till 31st December, 2021;
vi. Evidence of Pension Clearance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2022 (for Nigerian Partners);
vii. Evidence of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) valid till 31 December, 2022 (for Nigerian Partners):
vii. Evidence of Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance valid till 31″ December, 2022 (for Nigerian Partners):
ix. Evidence of Registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers by submission of Interim Registration Report (IRR) expiring on 31st December, 2022 or valid Certificate issued by BPP: x. Sworn Affidavit disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committee of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission 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
xi. Evidence of non-indebtedness to service providers either in Nigeria or in Jordan, Israel Italy or Greece.
xii. Detailed Company’s Profile including C.V of Key Staff and their Academic/Professional Certificates;
xiii. Evidence of operational experience in at least five (5) jobs of similar nature and complexity executed within the last five years with verifiable letters of Contract award and certificates of job completion.
xiv. Evidence of financial capability with letter for access to line of credit in the sum of $1 million USD from a reputable bank. xv. For Joint Venture, include 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 Partners;
xvi. Possession of Tour Agency/Ground Handling License.
xvii. Company’s Annual Audited Account for the last 3 years (2019, 2020 & 2021) with turnover of $5million USD in any of the years; and
xviii. 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 Letter Head 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 In addition, Ground Handlers are also expected to submit these documents/requirements:
(a) Verifiable evidence of capability to procure entry visas for pilgrims to Rome and Greece (for Ground Handlers applying for Rome and Greece only).
(b) Verifiable evidence of capability to procure entry visa for pilgrims to Jordan (for Ground Handlers applying for Jordan only).
(c) Evidence of at least ten Holy sites you took pilgrims to in the recent past; and
(d) Type of vehicles/buses for pilgrims. 3.0 SUBMISSION OF EOI DOCUMENTS
3.1 Completed and fully packaged EOI documents shall be submitted (Three sets of hard soft copies in sealed envelope and appropriately marked “EOI GHLD” at the top right hand corner and the company’s name indicated at the back of the envelope addressed as follows and dropped in the appropriate Tender Box. The Secretary, Tender’s Board, Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission, Plot 1348 Cadastral Zone A03, Ahmadu Bello Way, Garki 2, Abuja.
3.2 The closing date for submission in respect of the exercise shall be on or before 12:00 noon Tuesday, 20 September, 2022
3.3 Expression of Interests (Eol) will be opened immediately following the deadline for submission at 12:00 noon, Tuesday 20 September, 2022, in the presence of all bidders or their representatives and representatives of professional bodies and Non Governmental Organizations, at the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission, Commission’s Conference Room, Plot 1348 Cadastral Zone A03, Ahmadu Bello Way, Garki 2, Abuja
3.4 Attendees at the EOl’s opening shall be required to wash hands, use hand sanitiser, wear mask and observe physical distancing. The EOI’s Opening will be covered by video recording and invitation link will be sent to bidder who chooses to join the bid opening online.
3.5 Only shortlisted firms will be invited at a later date for collection of Request for Proposals.
3.6 All inquiries should be directed to:
The Secretary, Tender’s Board,
Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission
Plot 1348 Cadastral Zone A03 Ahmadu Bello Way,
Garki 2, Abuja.
Email: procurement@ncpc.gov.ng
4.0 DISCLAIMER AND CONCLUSION
4.1 This announcement is published for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer by the Commission to transact with any party for the project, nor does it constitute a commitment or obligation on the part of the Commission to procure concession services
4.2 The Commission will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by any interested party (ies) in connection with any response to this invitation and or the preparation or submission in response to an inquiry.
4.3 The Commission is not bound to shortlist any bidder and reserves the right to annul the selection process at any time without incurring any liabilities and assigning any reason thereof.
(Signed)
Pam Yakubu
Executive Secretary
Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission
