DEADLINE: 1ST NOVEMBER, 2023
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
IFAD ASSISTED LIVELIHOOD IMPROVEMENT FAMILY
ENTERPRISE-NIGER DELTA (LIFE-ND) PROJECT
REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE SUPPLY OF VARIOUS ITEMS
EDO STATE PROJECT COORDINATING OFFICE (SPCO)
ISSUED DATE: 18TH OCTOBER, 2023
IFAD LOAN NO: 2000002120
1. The Federal Government of Nigeria has received a loan of USD$60 Million equivalent from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) toward the cost of the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprise Project-Niger Delta (LIFE-ND), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the procurement of Agricultural inputs and related services under this program.
Specifically, the project will undertake the procurement of the following Agro inputs, which will include delivery and distribution to designated beneficiaries in participating LGAs and Communities within the state.
S/N Reference Number Description Qty Bid security Bid Validity Delivery period Delivery location 1 IFAD/LIFE-ND /EDO/G/NCB /006/2023 Supply of inputs for Cassava value chain enterprise LOT 1 As specified in the bidding document N250,000.00 90 days Within 14 days As specified in the bidding document IFAD/LIFE-ND /EDO/G/NCB /006/2023 Supply of inputs for cassava value chain enterprise LOT 2 As specified in the bidding document N250,000.00 90 days Within 30 days As specified in the bidding document 3 IFAD/LIFE-ND /EDO/G/NCB /007/2023 Supply of inputs for Homestead Vegetable (mixed) gardening enterprise (for vulnerable women & youths) As specified in the bidding document N300,000.00 90 days Within 14 days As specified in the bidding document 4 IFAD/LIFE-ND /EDO/G/NCB /008/2023 Supply of inputs for Rice value chain enterprise As specified in the bidding document N300,000.00 90 days Within 30 days As specified in the bidding document
The project includes the following components; a. Enhancement of economic opportunities for rural youth and women which includes support to rural Agribusiness incubation, production and marketing infrastructure support to Agribusinesses, Financial inclusion support for Agric Business, Rural institution strengthening and knowledge management b. program management and coordination.
All procurements financed by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) will be conducted through the procedures as specified in the IFAD Procurement Guidelines 2010 and IFAD procurement Handbook and are open to all eligible bidders as defined in the guidelines.
2. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from the State Project Coordinator, Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprise Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) project, and inspect the bidding documents at the address given below, between the hours of 10:00am to 4:00pm Mondays to Fridays, except on public holidays.
3. A complete set of bidding documents in English may be purchased by interested bidders on the submission of a written Application to the address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of N20,000.00 (Twenty Thousand Naira Only). The method of payment will be certified Bank Draft in favour of IFAD assisted Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprise Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) Project. The Bidding documents can be collected by the representatives of the bidder on request.
4. Bids must be delivered to the address below at or before 10:00am local time for serial No. 1 and 12:00 noon local time for serial Nos. 2 and 3 respectively on Tuesday 1st November, 2023. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened in the presences of the bidders’ or representatives, who choose to attend at the address below on 1st November, 2023 as follows; serial No. 1 at 10:00 am local time, serial Nos. 2 and 3 12:00 noon local time. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security of as stated in the table above in local currency.
5. The address referred to above is:
The State Project Coordinator,
IFAD assisted Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprise – Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) Project,
ADP Premises, Oko-Ogba Road,
Benin City,
Edo State
SIGNED:
MANAGEMENT
