National Automotive Design And Development Council (NADDC)- Invitation For Expression Of Interest (EOI) For Specialized Mechatronic And Heavy Duty Vehicles Training (12 Lots)

DEADLINE: 24TH NOVEMBER, 2022
NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (NADDC)
(FORMER NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE COUNCIL & CENTRE FOR AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT)
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND INVESTMENT
INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR SPECIALIZED MECHATRONIC AND HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES TRAINING

(1.0) INTRODUCTION
One of the key drivers of the Nigerian Automotive Industry Development Plan (NAIDP) of NADDC is skills development of Nigerian Artisans/Craftsmen, Mechanics and Technicians on how to carry out maintenance and repairs of new generation vehicles that are powered by electromechanical devices (Mechatronics). The diagnosis of new generation vehicles is usually through outbound diagnosis using diagnostic tools and equipment, which detect the faults in vehicles, and eliminates try and error method of faults finding. In order to bridge the skills gap, NADDC intends to train Nigerian Youths in the use of modern diagnostic equipment and tools for repairs and maintenance of new generation vehicles that are powered by a combination of electromechanical devices. Accordingly, the NADDC has been carrying out annual Specialised Mechatronics and Heavy Duty Vehicles including Agric Tractors Trainings.

In compliance with the requirement of Section 24 of the Public Procurement Act of 2007, the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) invites interested, competent and reputable Consultants with relevant experiences, requisite expertise and good track record to submit Expression of Interest (EOI) for the following Services:

(2.0) Project
(2.1) Specialised Mechatronics Training

(2.2) Training on Heavy Duty Vehicles including Agric, Tractors

(3.0) Eligibility Criteria
(a) Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Form CAC 1.1 or CAC2 and CAC7;

(b) 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;

(c) 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);

(d) 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);

(e) Evidence of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Clearance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2022;

(f) Evidence of Registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers by submission of Interim Registration Report (IRR) expiring on 31/12/2022 or valid Certificate issued by BPP.

(g) Sworn Affidavit:

-disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committees of the National Automotive Design and Development Council 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;

(h) Company’s Audited Accounts for the last three (3) years – 2019, 2020 & 2021, duly acknowledged by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS);

(i) Reference Letter from a reputable commercial bank in Nigeria, indicating willingness to provide credit facility for the execution of the project when needed;

(j) 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 CO REN, QSRBN, ARCON, CORBON etc.;

(k) 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;

(l) List of Plants/Equipment to be used for the Training, with proof of Ownership/Lease Agreement;

(m) Evidence of registration with Centre for Management Development (CMD);

(n) Evidence of Firm’s current registration with relevant regulatory professional bodies;

(o) 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)

(p) 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.

(4.0) SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
The deadline for the submission of expression of interest documents is on or before 12:00 noon on Thursday, November 24, 2022. It must be submitted in Four (4) copies with one original and marked at the Top Left of the envelope “Expression of Interest for…” with the Lot Number, Project Title, Location, Name and Address of the company to be deposited in the Tenders Box located at the Procurement Department, First Floor and addressed to;

The Director-General,
National Automotive Design & Development Council,
No 13 David Ejoor Street, Gudu District, Abuja.

(5.0) OPENING OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
The submitted expression of interest documents will be opened immediately after the deadline for submission at 12:00 noon on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at the Conference Room of the Council in the presence of bidders or their representatives. Non-Governmental Organization, relevant Professional Association and the public are hereby invited to witness the opening.

(6.0) GENERAL INFORMATION
(i) This announcement is published for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer by the Council to transact with any party for the projects nor does it constitute a commitment or obligation on the part of the Council to procure;

(ii) No Consultant is allowed to bid for more than two Lots: any bidder who exceeds two Lots will be disqualified automatically;

(iii) Attendees at the bid openings shall be 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

(iv) Only shortlisted Firms will be invited at a later date for collection of Request for Proposals (RfPs); and

(v) The Council pledges fair and equal treatment of all participants but is not bound to shortlist any bidder and reserves the right to cancel the procurement at any stage without incurring any liability in line with Section 28 (b) of the Public Procurement Act, 2007.

SIGNED:
JELANI ALIYU, MFR
DIRECTOR GENERAL