Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)- Invitation To Tender For The Supply And Installation Of Office Equipment To Federal Inland Revenue Service Office Location (4 Lots)

DEADLINE: 15TH NOVEMBER, 2022
FEDERAL INLAND REVENUE SERVICE
15, SOKODE CRESCENT ZONE 5, WUSE,
P.M.B 33, GARKI, ABUJA, NIGERIA
www.firs.gov.ng
INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICE EQUIPMENT TO FEDERAL INLAND REVENUE SERVICE OFFICE LOCATION IN LOT 1-4

INTRODUCTION:
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) of Nigeria is a Federal Government agency established by the FIRS establishment Act 2007, to administer tax on behalf of the Federation. Its vision is to deliver quality service to taxpayers in partnership with other stakeholders and make taxation the pivot of national development. Its mission is to operate an efficient and transparent tax system that optimizes tax revenue collection and voluntary tax compliance. As a follow up to the General Procurement Notice (GPN) published on FIRS Website, Leadership Newspaper, This day newspaper and Federal Tender Journal of Monday March 21, 2022, the Service is desirous to procure office equipment to enhance the office environment for operational efficiency and optimal performance. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) hereby invites prospective and eligible companies to tender for the supply and installation of office equipment to FIRS office locations in Lot 1-4 as contained in the Standard Bidding Document (SBD) and Bill of Materials.

(2) Scope of Work:
The scope of work/specifications for the projects is as contained in the Standard Bidding Document (SBD) and Bill of Materials/Technical Specifications. The office equipment to be procure are as follows:

(3) ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Prospective vendors with requisite experience are expected to possess the following:

(a) Evidence of Certificate of the Company’s Registration/Incorporation with the relevant authority (Corporate Affairs Commission), including form CAC2 and CAC7;

(b)Evidence of current Company Income’s Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years valid till 31 December, 2022;

(c) Evidence of current Pension compliance certificate valid till 31st December, 2022

(d) Evidence of current Industrial Training Fund (ITF) compliance certificate valid till 31st December, 2022;

(e) Evidence of current Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) compliance 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 December 31st, 2022, or valid certificate issued by BPP;

(g) Delivery Period;

(h) Validity period;

(i) Letter of authorization from Original Equipment Manufacturer or authorized channel;

(j) Company’s audited accounts for the last three (3) years – 2019, 2020 and 2021, evidencing turnover as reflected in the 2022 Tax Clearance Certificate; 

(k) Evidence of financial capability to execute the project by submission of Reference Letter from a reputable commercial bank indicating willing to provide credit facility for the execution of the project when needed;

(l) 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 CAC, Contact Address; Telephone Number; 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 signatory.

(4.0) Not Eligible:
All Contractors who have defaulted on previous contract(s) awarded to them by FIRS/Federal Government

(5) Collection of Tender Documents
Prospective and interested companies are to collect Standard Bidding document (SBD) from the office the Director Procurement (Room 2 Ground Floor, Revenue House Annex III, 14 Sokode Crescent, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja). After presenting copy of Treasury receipt form FIRS CPO as evidence of payment of non-refundable tender fee of N5,000 credited to FIRS tenders fees Account with CBN (via remita payment platform) from November 2 to 14, 2022 (Except Weekend, Public holidays and a day prior to the bid closing date)

(6) Submission of Tender Documents
Prospective and interested bidders are to submit bid in One hard copy, package in a sealed envelope and clearly marked with the “Name of the Project” as appropriate and addressed to the undersigned, bearing the name and address of the bidder. Tender documents are to submitted not later than 12.00Noon; November 15, 2022

The Director
Procurement Department,
Federal Inland Revenue Service,
Revenue House Annex 3,
14 Sokode Crescent, Wuse Zone 5 Abuja.

The envelope must be registered with the designated ‘officer in charge’ at Room 002 Procurement Department and thereafter dropped in the designated tender box. Any document received after the date and time specified above stands automatically disqualified. Please ensure you sign the bid submission register, as FIRS will not be liable for misplaced or wrongly submitted bids.

(7) Opening of bids:
The bids will be opened immediately after the deadline for submission on November 15, 2022 from 12.00Noon, at the address stated in paragraph 6 above in the presence of the bidders or their representatives, civil society Organization(s) and the general public who choose to witness the opening.

(8) General Information:

• For all enquiries, please contact us on 08074983355; Email: firsprocurement@firs.gov.ng
• Bid must be in English Language and signed by an official authorized by the bidder;
• Bid submitted after the deadline for submission would be returned un-opened;
• All cost will be borne by the bidders;
• No bidder should bid for more than 1 lot;
• All successful bidders will be contacted at a later date through notification of award of contract, while the unsuccessful ones will be de-briefed on request.

(9) Disclaimer:

• The Federal Inland Revenue Service reserves the right to verify claims made by any contractor.
• Tendering false documents is an offence and will lead to exclusion from the tendering process and prosecution
• FIRS is not bound to awarding contracts to any tenderer and reserves the right to annul the Procurement process at any time without incurring any liabilities in line with section 28 of PPA 2007.
• In line with executive order 001 of May 18th 2017, all bidders are to provide verifiable statement on the local content of the goods to be supplied.

SIGNED
DIRECTOR PROCUREMENT
FOR: EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN FIRS