DEADLINE: 20TH SEPTEMBER, 2022
NIGERIAN CHRISTIAN PILGRIM COMMISSION (NCPC)
(THE PRESIDENCY)
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR THE AIRLIFT OF CHRISTIAN PILGRIMS TO AND FROM JORDAN, ISRAEL, ROME AND GREECE FOR 2022 PILGRIMAGE OPERATIONS
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.
2.2 The NCPC therefore, invites interested and competent National International Airlines/Air carriers with qualification and experience for the airlift to submit Expression of Interest (Eol) with the scope of services as follows: i. To airlift the Christian pilgrims using the approved aircraft, to and from Jordan, Israel, Rome/Greece operating from designated airports in Nigeria: ii. The airlift operations shall be carried out at the under-listed Airports: a) Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja; b) Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos State; c) Port Harcourt International Airport, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, d) Akanu lbiam International Airport, Enugu, Enugu State Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, Bauchi, Bauchi State: f) Yola International Airport, Yola, Adamawa State; g) Akwa Ibom International Airport, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State: and h) Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, Kano State
2.0 AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATION
2.1All interested bidders are to submit technical documents for the proposed airlift operation. The aircraft must meet ICAO, NCAA and IATA safety requirements and are subject to prearrival inspection.
The only specified aircraft types are as follows:
A. Aircraft size: ( Wide body; (i) Glass cockpit; (iii) Minimum of 300 Seats per trip;
B. Aircraft types: i) Airbus A330-300: (ii) A340-300; (iii) Boeing 747-400; (iv)B777-300;
C. Interested companies shall submit with any of the four (4) types as listed above in B (-iv) for both main and back-up aircraft;
3.0 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Bidders should submit the following as responsive minimum requirements for the project:
i. Copy of current Air Transport License (ATL) Air Operation Permit (AOP) Air Operators Certificate (AOC) by Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority:
ii. Copy of Air Travel Organizer’s License (ATOL) by Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA);
iii. Verifiable written evidence of ownership or partnership agreement with the owners of aircraft:
iv. Evidence of Company’s Registration with CAC or letter of exemption from Mr. President in compliance with section 54-59. CAMA;
v. Evidence of Pension Clearance Certificate valid till 31 December, 2022 (for Nigerian Partners);
vi. Evidence of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) valid till 31st December, 2022 (for Nigerian Partners):
vii. Evidence of Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance valid till 31st December, 2022 (for Nigerian Partners):
viii. Evidence of Installation of an aircraft tracker/transponder as confirmed by NCAA:
ix. Evidence of Company’s Income Tax Clearance Certificates for the Last 3 years (2019, 2020 & 2021) valid till 31 December, 2021;
x. Verifiable documentary evidence of at least three (3) similar jobs executed in the last five (5) years including letter of awards, valuation certificates and photographs of the project
xi. 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
xii. Detailed Company’s Profile including C. V of Key Staff and their Academic/Professional Certificates;
xiii. 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:
-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, That the company does not have existing loan or financial liability with a bank, other financial institution or third party that is classified as doubtful, non-performance, bad or whose repayment portion has been outstanding for the last four (4) months
xiv. Reference letter from a reputable commercial bank in Nigeria, including willingness to provide credit facility for the execution of the project when needed;
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. Company’s Annual Audited Account for the last 3 years (2019, 2020 & 2021) with turnover of $150 million USD in any of the years.
xvii. Provision of insurance which must meet the minimum third party (hull, passenger, baggage/cargo and third party) liability limit set by NCAA, 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 email 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.
4.0 SUBMISSION OF EOI DOCUMENTS
4.1 Completed and fully packaged EOI documents shall be submitted (Three sets of hard/soft copies) in sealed envelope and appropriately marked “Expression of Interest 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.
4.2 The closing date for submission in respect of the exercise shall be on or before 12:00 noon on Tuesday, 20 September, 2022
4.3 Expression of Interests (Eol) will be opened immediately after the deadline for submission at 12:00 noon on Tuesday 20 September, 2022, in the presence of 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.
4.4 Attendees at the bids opening shall be required to wash hands, use hand sanitiser, wear mask and observe physical distancing. The Bids Opening will be covered by video recording and invitation link will be sent to bidder who chooses to join the bid opening online.
4.5 Only shortlisted firms will be invited at a later date for collection of Request for Proposals.
4.6 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
5.0 DISCLAIMER AND CONCLUSION
5.1 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.
5.2 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.
5.3 In line with section 28 of the Public Procurement Act, 2007, 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
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
