Africa Centre Of Excellence Centre For Public Health And Toxicological Research (University Of Port Harcourt)- Invitation To Tender For The Execution Of Capital Projects In The University Of Port Harcourt (8 Lots)

DEADLINE: 12TH OCTOBER, 2023
AFRICA CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE CENTRE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH AND TOXICOLOGICAL RESEARCH UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT
INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE EXECUTION OF CAPITAL PROJECTS IN THE UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT

1. INTRODUCTION
The ACE-IMPACT Project is focused on increasing the quality and relevance of post-graduate education in selected universities through regional specialization, applied research, upfront university-industry linkage, and regional and international coordination. The Africa Centre of Excellence in Public Health and Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR) hereby invites reputable companies with relevant experience to tender for the under listed projects for the new ACE-PUTOR building and other units in the University of Port Harcourt.

3. Mandatory Eligibility Requirements for Qualification:

i. Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Form CAC 2 and Form CAC 7 (or CAC 1.1

ii. Evidence of Company’s Income Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years (2020, 2021 & 2022) valid till 31st December, 2022;

iii. Evidence of Current Pension Clearance Certificate valid till 31st December 2023;

iv. Evidence of Current Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Clearance Certificate valid till 31″ December, 2023;

v. Evidence of Current Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31 December, 2023;

vi. Verifiable documentary evidence of at least three (3) similar jobs executed in the last (5) years including letters of Awards, Valuation Certificates, Job Completion Certificates and Photographs of the projects;

vii. Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) Interim Registration Report (IRR) for 2022.

viii. Evidence of Valid Registration as a Contractor in the University of Port Harcourt;

ix. Bids for Lots 1-5 must be from Original Equipment Manufacturers or their authorized representatives in Nigeria and evidence in this regard should be submitted

x. Sworn Affidavit:

a. Disclosing whether or not any officer/staff of the department or centre making the requisition, or the University of Port Harcourt 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.

b. That the Company is not bankrupt, in receivership or under liquidation or involved in any litigation which can potentially affect the company’s ability to effectively discharge their responsibilities if engaged.

xi. All documents for submission must be transmitted with a Covering/Forwarding letter under the Company’s Letter Head Paper bearing among others, the Registration Number (RC) as issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Contact Address, Telephone Number (preferably GSM No), e-mail address and duly signed by the authorized officer of the Company.

4. SUBMISSION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS
Prospective bidders are to submit bid for each of the Lot desired, two (2) hard copies each of the technical and financial bids with soft copies of the financial bid only in MS Excel format, packaged separately in sealed envelopes and clearly marked as “Technical Bid” or “Financial Bid”. Thereafter, put the two sealed envelopes together in a bigger sealed envelope addressed to: The Procurement Officer: Top Flood, Wing B, Tetfund 7-in-1 Building, Africa Centre of Excellence in Public Health & Toxicological Research, University of Port Harcourt. Envelop should be clearly marked with the name of the project, Lot number/reference and evidence of payment of a non-refundable fee of N10,000.00 per Lot, ACE-PUTOR APPLICATION FEE through REMITA. Furthermore, the reverse of each sealed envelope should bear the name and address of the bidder. Envelop should be dropped in the designated Tender Box in the office of the Secretary in ACE-PUTOR not later than 12:00 noon on Thursday 12 October 2023. Bidders/representatives should sign the Bid Submission Register in the Office of the Secretary as ACE-PUTOR will not be held liable for misplaced or wrongly submitted bids. For further enquiries, please contact: +234(0)813659203, +234(0)812942447 E-mail: aceputor@uniport.edu.ng

5. OPENING OF BIDS
Bids will be opened after the deadline for submission at 12:00 noon on Thursday 12th October 2023 at the Council Chambers of the University of Port Harcourt.

6. 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 returned un-opened; iv. Bidders are advised to reach the Procurement Officer for details of all items before quoting.

v. Bidders/representatives and members of the public can be present at the bid opening venue. vi. All costs in preparation of the bid will be borne by the bidders;

The Africa Centre of Excellence in Public Health and Toxicological Research and the University of Port Harcourt are not bound to shortlist any bidder and reserves the right to annul the procurement process at any time without incurring any liabilities in accordance with Section 28 of the Public Procurement Act 2007.

vil. Bidders can also visit the ACE-PUTOR website at www.aceputoruniport.edu.ng for this advert publication and additional information.

Signed
REGISTRAR